What Some Nollywood Stars Told Me About My Christian Faith – Ekene Umenwa

May 21, 2025

Nollywood star actress Ekene Umenwa has sensationally revealed what she was told about her involvement in the Nollywood industry and how it affects her faith in Jesus Christ.

Umenwa, who has has earned her stripes as one of the most outstanding thespians revealed on her Instagram page on how she refused to compromise her faith.

Join our WhatsApp Channel

“I turned to Jesus, and He told me to stay focused and not be distracted,

“Jesus: I am with You, move, they will join us, just concentrate and don’t look back, you will be distracted.

“Today, everyone now talks about Jesus and Mother Mary boldly. I am so happy that God never failed his own.

“He (Jesus) took me to the Top and made me an example so his lost sons daughters can believe Jesus Igwe.”

Umenwa was involved in similar controversial during her wedding.

The amiable star was criticised by some Nollywood buffs and fans alike for embracing gospel singer Moses Bliss during her wedding in Lagos.

Umenwa recently marked her one year wedding anniversary.

“I kept my marriage under wraps because I value my privacy,” she shared. “I wouldn’t have announced it publicly if the wedding hadn’t been imminent.”

Izuchukwu Okosi

Izuchukwu Okosi is a Nigerian sports and entertainment journalist with two decades of experience in the media industry having begun his media journey in 2002 as an intern at Mundial Sports International (MSI) and Africa Independent Television (AIT), owners of Daar Communications Plc.

Previous Story

Tanzania Blocks X Over False Claims Of President’s Death

Next Story

106 Nigerians Repatriated As Ghana Begins Crackdown On Foreign Street Beggars

Featured Stories

Latest from Entertainment

Two Nollywood Crew Members Found Dead on Film Set

Shock has rippled through Nigeria’s film industry after two young men who helped bring movies to life were found dead inside a car at a film location in Lagos. Ekemini “GeeTee” Imeh, a respected lighting director, and his colleague Ayodeji Walter Odediran

Nicki Minaj Backs Trump Again, Faces Backlash

Rapper Nicki Minaj made headlines recently following a high-profile appearance at the Trump Accounts Summit. At the event, she described herself as “probably the president’s #1 fan” and announced she would provide substantial financial support — reportedly between $150,000 and $300,000 —

Comparing Fela Kuti With Any Nigerian Musician

By Promise Adiele In the title of this essay, I have carefully avoided mentioning any Nigerian musician with Fela’s name. It is deliberate. I cannot, in good conscience, insert the name of any Nigerian or African musician alongside Fela’s name. Doing so
Previous Story

Tanzania Blocks X Over False Claims Of President’s Death

Next Story

106 Nigerians Repatriated As Ghana Begins Crackdown On Foreign Street Beggars

Don't Miss

Senator Natasha Gains Access to Sealed Office After 6 Months

Senator Natasha of Kogi Central on Tuesday resumed work at
Liberian President, George Weah, Accepts Defeat In Second Term Bid

Liberian President, George Weah, Accepts Defeat In Second Term Bid

President of Liberia, George Weah has accepted defeat in his