I Was Advised To Renounce Jesus For Success In Nollywood – Actress, Ekene Umenwa Says

Ekene Umenwa, the Nollywood actress, has shared an emotional testimony while celebrating the viral gospel song “No Turning Back” by Lawrence Oyor and Gaise Baba, describing it as a powerful anthem that deeply resonated with Nigeria’s Christian community for its message of unwavering faith.

In a video posted on Instagram, Umenwa was seen dancing joyfully to the song as she reflected on her early struggles in the film industry. 

She revealed that at the beginning of her career, she faced intense pressure to compromise her Christian beliefs to succeed.



“I turned to Jesus,” she said in the post, “and He told me to stay focused and not be distracted.”

Umenwa expressed gratitude for staying true to her faith and credited God for her success. She noted that many in the entertainment industry now boldly embrace their spiritual convictions, and she is proud to be part of a growing movement of faith-driven creatives.

She captioned the video: “When I came to Nollywood 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 have I run 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”.