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Behold, Dbanj, Chidinma, Four Other Celebrities Who Have Become Born Again
Being a secular celebrity requires most personalities to embrace the clubbing and fast life. However, some get to a point where that kind of life becomes tough for them and have made a decision to follow Christ and crossed over to the gospel industry to do ministry work.
A number of talented individuals saw their transformation from ordinary to extraordinary after they gained celebrity status. But some have walked away from that life to focus on Ministry. Some Nigerian celebs decided to focus on their relationship with God. These are the Nigerian top music personalities who announced that they had given their lives to Christ.
Obiwon Obiora
Popular Nigerian singer, Obiwon, decided to abandon secular music for the gospel in 2008.
This was after he had churned hit songs like Onyinye and Obi’mu’o. He graduated from the RCCG Bible School. He took to social media to share the good news with fans.
Chidinma Ekile
In May, 2021, talented Nigerian singer, Chidinma, announced that she had quit secular music and was now a Minister of Christ. Not stopping there, she also made sure her social media profile reflected the change. Julius Agwu
Top Nigerian comedian, Julius Agwu, gave his life to Christ after he survived a near-death experience.
The funny man battled brain cancer.
Patience Ozokwor This popular veteran actress that is also sometimes called Mama G might have been known for her role as a wicked mother-in-law in movies but that was a long time ago.
The movie star’s life has now taken a turn around as she propagates the gospel with her lifestyle. She even went viral on social media by sharing her views on Christianity and saying weaves are dedicated to shrines. Eucharia Anunobi
In addition to being an actress, Eucharia Anunobi also gained prominence for being a pastor.
Dbanj
Popular Nigerian singer, Dbanj, recently declared at a Christian concert in Abuja that he was born again. He shared the story of how God restored him after he lost his son.
R&B star, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has recounted the early-career challenges she faced, revealing that she was once booed out of the stage while performing at a school event.
Speaking in an interview with Newsmen, the Crazy Tings crooner shared that she wasn’t only booed but was also harassed with plastic bottles.
“I remember one time I was going to perform at my school as an up-and-coming singer and I thought I was going to receiving a standing ovation.
“But I got booed. They even threw plastic bottles at me,” she recalled.
Tems explained that despite the embarrassing incident and other such rejections, she remained determined to pursue a career in music.
The Tide Entertainment reports that Tems admitted that some of the initial rejections she faced could be due to her conviction to stick to her originality instead of doing covers or familiar sounds like most of her peers.
The Grammy-winning singer said looking back now, she is glad that she didn’t compromise her style despite the initial pressures.
A close associate of late singer Mohbad, Primeboy, has appealed for the artiste’s burial nearly three years after his death.
According to him, Mohbad’s body remains in the mortuary since September 12, 2023, pending burial arrangements.
The Tide Entertainment reports that in a statement Primeboy urged the family, public, and government to permit the burial, stating, “It’s been almost three years since Mohbad left us. His body is still in the mortuary. I’m begging the family, I’m begging the public, I’m begging the government, please let’s bury our brother. He deserves a befitting burial.”
It would be recalled that Mohbad’s death sparked public outrage, protests, and investigations. Ongoing autopsy examinations, police inquiries, and legal proceedings have delayed burial arrangements amid family disagreements and public scrutiny.
Nancy Briggs
