From Church To Mosque: Debbie Shokoya Reveals What Led To Her Religious Shift

Nollywood actress Debbie Shokoya has opened up about her decision to embrace Islam after marriage, despite being born into a Christian family.

According to the actress and producer, her choice was deeply personal and centered on her relationship with God, not societal pressures.

She emphasized that what truly matters is love, humanity, and how people treat one another, rather than using religion as a ground for competition, conflict, or debate.

Shokoya further clarified that she does not discriminate between faiths, noting that her approach to worship is rooted in comfort, peace, and connection with God.

Highlighting the importance of unity, she stated that humanity should always come first, regardless of religion, tribe, or background.

On Instagram, she wrote:
“Christianity by birth, Muslim by marriage… Over here, God is love and humanity always. I have never discriminated against any religion. My relationship with God and how I treat my fellow human beings matter the most. It’s not a war, not a competition, not a debate. Preach love and act in love first, no matter the religion, color, or tribe—because God is love.”