Chike Breaks Silence: The Sh*cking Reasons I Quit Church

In an interview with VJ Adams, he explained that running into someone from his past during a service made him uncomfortable, stirring up memories that made it difficult to participate fully. He added that he only stayed briefly before deciding to leave.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Chike emphasized that stepping away from church does not mean he has lost his faith in God. He reflected on a time early in his career when he prayed for guidance while living in Primewater Gardens with his girlfriend, seeking direction during a period of uncertainty and loneliness.

He also recounted a bizarre experience shortly after releasing his first album, when he accidentally consumed a strong edible and felt disoriented for several days.

Despite these experiences, Chike said they taught him the importance of living rightly and treating others well, regardless of church attendance.

He shared:

“The person leading the praise and worship and I had history. I was having flashbacks and felt out of place. I stayed only a week before leaving.
It’s not because I don’t believe in God—I do.
I just prayed, ‘God, I don’t have anybody. I don’t have anything. Just help me.’
A few days after my album release, I accidentally consumed something strong and didn’t even know where I was.
Church isn’t for me. There are things I enjoy that I wouldn’t be able to do there.
What matters most is doing right by people. Being Christian doesn’t mean you have to live in a certain way. Doing good for others is what counts.”