Nollywood actress Adunni Ade has revealed that some of her Christian fans distanced themselves from her after she publicly disclosed her religious faith.
Speaking in an interview with media personality Chude Jidenowo, the actress said she had previously been unable to openly identify as a Muslim because of the nature of the entertainment industry.
Ade explained that revealing her faith publicly affected her relationship with some of her Christian followers, who she said subsequently withdrew their support.
She alleged it is “almost forbidden” to be a Muslim in Nollywood.
Ade said when she eventually found the courage to speak publicly about her faith and shared that Islam is the religion that works for her, some Christian fans unfollowed her on social media.
She said, “In my line of work, it is almost forbidden for you to publicly say you are a Muslim. You could be looked down upon for doing that. It is just something that I noticed.
“Islam for me, is not all about outward look. It is what is within. How you treat others. I came out publicly with my religion because I was tired of keeping it a secret. I have been to different churches. I am not saying Christianity is not a good religion. It is not for me to say. I am just saying what works for me, is Islam.
“And I lost some fans for revealing that I am a Muslim. They unfollowed me. Some people even came to my DMs to bit out whatever spirit they thought was within me. Some were praying for me. A lot of Muslims embraced me. But I really don’t care about that. It is just for me and what works for me.”