“I Was Told to Drop Jesus”: Ekene Umenwa on Pressure in Nollywood, Hails Lawrence Oyor, Gaise Baba




Actress Ekene Umenwa has opened up on her experience when she newly joined the Nigerian movie industry The Nollywood star recalled what she was told to part ways with so she could make it big in Nollywood Ekene Umenwa, who disclosed she didn't budge, also appreciated gospel singers Lawrence Oyor and Gaise Baba. Nollywood actress Ekene Umenwa is the latest celebrity to react to the newly released song No Turning Back by gospel singers Lawrence Oyor and Gaise Baba. 


Lawrence and Gaise's collaborations, which became an instant hit in the Nigerian Christian community, is centred on dedication to Jesus Christ irrespective of the situation. Umenwa while vibing to the song, chose to opened up on what she faced in the Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood, over her religious belief. According to the actress, she was told to abandon Jesus and Mary to make it big in the industry. 

Umenwa, who disclosed she didn't budge stated that through people like her, many in the industry are now openly aligning with Christ. "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 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 took me to the Top and made me an example so his lost sons and daughters can believe JESUS IGWE, " she wrote. Sharing a clip of her grooving to Lawrence and Gaise's song, Umenwa promised never to turn back from God, as she also appreciated the gospel singers. 


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