“They Told Me to Drop Jesus to Succeed in Nollywood” – Ekene Umenwa Declares While Vibing to ‘No Turning Back’
Ekene Umenwa talks about her experience with the gospel hymn “No Turning Back.”
Gaise Baba and Lawrence Oyor collaborated on the song.
“No Turning Back” has become more well-known among Christians in Nigeria.
Ekene Umenwa Testifies in Honor of the Gospel Song “No Turning Back”
The viral gospel song “No Turning Back,” which was created by Lawrence Oyor and Gaise Baba and has moved the Nigerian Christian community with its message of unwavering devotion to Christ, has prompted a response from Nollywood actress Ekene Umenwa.
Umenwa was seen dancing gleefully to the song in a video that she posted to social media, taking the chance to think back on her early days in the Nigerian film industry. She talked candidly about the pressure she felt to give up her religious convictions in order to succeed.
She wrote, drawing from her experience:
“Some people told me to drop this, you’re Jesus and Mary, and go with the flow so you can make it when I first arrived at Nollyhood years ago.”
Me: Is that correct, Chimo? Never I rushed to my dad.
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Jesus: I’m with you; they’ll follow. Just focus and don’t glance back; you’ll become sidetracked.
Today, everyone fearlessly discusses Jesus and Mary. I am grateful that God has never let me down; he has elevated me to the top and set me as an example so that his lost kids and daughters will believe in Jesus.
The actress reiterated her dedication to her faith and commended the song “No Turning Back” for its spiritual depth. She also said that she will never turn away from God and praised the gospel duo for their motivational speech.
“Thank you for this powerful song, @gaisebaba @lawrenceoyor,” she continued.
View a few remarks below:
@vivajane5: “Ekene m oo.” Jesus, please! Jesus’ sweetness makes it impossible to abandon him. Is there anything sweeter than kwanu?
@judith.obu: “The joy and peace you experience are unmatched. Following Jesus is always the best decision.”
@ifunanyaikeluka: “I can’t imagine the film industry without Jesus. Keep sharing his message, sis, because he is infallible.”
@amaka_sunshine1: “Yes, exactly. You brought Jesus into Nollywood, and now everyone is proud of you. Thank you, Jesus.”
