Renowned Nollywood actress, Ekene Umenwa, courageously shares a powerful testimony about the intense pressures she faced within the industry, where she was urged by certain individuals to forsake her Christian faith in order to achieve success and recognition.
In a heartfelt Instagram post on Tuesday, Umenwa recounted the challenges she encountered during her early career days in Nollywood. She revealed how some unnamed people advised her to abandon her beliefs in Jesus and Mary, encouraging her instead to "move with the flow" to make it in the competitive industry.
Despite the immense temptation and pressure to conform, Ekene remained steadfast in her faith. She shared how she chose to run back to Jesus, whom she lovingly described as her Father, drawing strength and comfort from her relationship with Him during the tough times.
She wrote passionately in her post …
“When I came to Nollyhood years ago I was told by some folks drop this your Jesus and Mary and move with the flow so you can make it 😳 Me : chimo is that so? Never I ran to my father 👇 Jesus : I am with you move they will join us just concentrate and don’t look back so you won’t be distracted 🙏 TODAY : Everyone now talks about Jesus and mother Mary boldly I am so happy that God never failed his own he took me to the Top and made me an example so his lost sons and daughters can believe JESUS IGWEEEEEEEEEEEI was so moved that my noise made my parents run downstairs 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💃🏻🏃➡️”
Heartwarming reactions followed her testimony …
amaka_sunshine1 remarked: “Exactly ., na you carry Jesus enter Nollywood o Everybody na Jesus baby now 😂🔥🙌 Proud of You Thank you Jesus”
ebelleokaro wrote: “Igweeeeeeeeeeee Jesus na Mary Nne Oma are the way”
judith.obu stated: “Following Jesus is always the best decision, The joy and peace you experience is unmatched.”
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