Nollywood actress, Debbie Shokoya, has explained why she embraced Islam after marriage despite being born into a Christian family.
Naijaonpoint reports that the producer said her decision was personal and centered on her relationship with God.
She stressed that what matters most is love, humanity, and how people treat one another.
She said that religion should not be seen as a competition, conflict, or debate but as a way of life rooted in peace and compassion.
Shokoya also emphasized that she does not discriminate between religions, adding that her approach to worship is based on personal comfort and connection with God.
She maintained that humanity should come first in all interactions, regardless of religion, tribe, or background.
She wrote on her Instagram page: “Christianity By Birth Muslim By Marriage Over Here… God Is Love! Humanity Always. I Have Never Being A Discriminator Of Any Of The Religion… God Is Love Always! Humanity Comes First When You Think Of Religion. I Speak To My God The Way I Am Comfortable With, My Relationship With God Is What Matters The Most And How I Treat My Fellow Human…..
“It’s Not A War, It’s Not A Competition. Neither Is It A Debate… Preach Love And Act In Love First. No Matter The Religion, No Matter The Color, No Matter The Tribe!!!Love Comes First Because God Is Love.”
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