In this article, Catalystng.com takes an in-depth look at 15 Nigerian celebrities who have transitioned from one religion to another over the years.
In Nigeria, religion is deeply woven into personal identity, and the entertainment industry reflects this reality. While many public figures remain in the faith they were raised in, some have made the profound decision to embrace a different religious path.
Such conversions are rarely simple. They often come with intense public attention, family expectations, and scrutiny in a society where faith plays a central role in daily life.
This piece highlights celebrities who converted from Christianity to Islam and from Islam to Christianity, exploring the journeys behind their decisions. See below;
1. Adewale Ayuba
Legendary Fuji maestro Adewale Ayuba sparked widespread reactions when he publicly announced his conversion to Christianity. As a leading figure in a genre deeply rooted in Islamic culture, his decision represented a notable shift.
Ayuba explained that one of the major struggles he faced as a Muslim was the language barrier during prayers, as he did not understand Arabic. Reflecting on his journey, he stated that he remained committed to his wife during his time as a Muslim, contrary to the common belief that Muslim men must marry multiple wives. According to him, he never found such a mandate in the Qur’an.
He further shared that he grew weary of relying on others to pray to God on his behalf because of his limited understanding of the language. With the Bible, however, he felt he could communicate directly with God. Ayuba said his faith in Jesus Christ was strengthened by the belief that Christ died for him — a sacrifice he described as rare and profound. That conviction ultimately influenced his decision to embrace Christianity.
Despite speaking openly about his experience, Ayuba emphasized that religion remains deeply personal to him and that he prefers not to dwell on it publicly to avoid having his words misinterpreted. He concluded by affirming that choosing Jesus Christ, who proclaimed Himself as “the truth, the way, and the life,” was a personal decision that has brought him peace and fulfillment.
In his words, “”When I was a Muslim, I didn’t date around; I stayed with my wife. Some people say Muslims must marry many wives, but I never saw that in the Qur’an. My issue was that I didn’t understand Arabic, and I got tired of people always praying to God on my behalf. But with the Bible, I can speak to God directly. And when I read that Jesus died for me, that was enough. Nobody dies for another person easily. He did, and He’s a winner. That’s why I chose Christ. But I don’t like to talk too much about religion; it’s personal. I don’t want my words twisted.”
2. Burna Boy
In November 2025, Burna Boy, born Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, set social media buzzing after revealing that he had converted from Christianity to Islam.
The “Ye” hitmaker made the disclosure during a guest appearance on U.S. streamer PlaqueBoyMax’s Twitch live session. Speaking about his spiritual journey, the global star explained that he conducted personal research as he grew up, which ultimately led him to embrace Islam.
Watch Burna Boy speak below;
“I was born a Christian but i converted to Islam”
— OLAMIDE 🌸💖 (@Olamide0fficial) November 3, 2025
– Burna Boy pic.twitter.com/sLnlrYIC9M
Also, in February 2026, socialite Rahman Jago publicly confirmed that Burna Boy had converted from Christianity to Islam.
In a video shared online, Burna Boy appeared visibly excited as he spoke in Arabic, saying, “Alhamdulillah, MashaAllah, Allahu Akbar.”
Rahman Jago, clearly impressed by the singer’s spiritual journey, captioned the clip: “My brother, a Muslim now.”
Furthermore, former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad stated, “Some people close to him said he converted to Islam, but there has been no official confirmation directly from him yet.”
However, Burna Boy’s associate, Rahman Jago, later affirmed that the Grammy Award-winning singer is now a Muslim.
See the exchange below;
He converted. He is now a Muslim. https://t.co/GMgyy2PICx
— highFashion (@rahman_jago_) February 26, 2026
3. Peller
During a live session with fans in July 2025, viral TikTok star Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, addressed questions about his religious background and clarified his stance.
Responding to claims that he was a Muslim, he said, “Why are you calling me a Muslim? I’m not a Muslim. I go to church very well.”
Peller explained that his decision to leave Islam stemmed from the harsh physical discipline he experienced as a child while attending Quranic school. According to him, he was severely beaten during that period, which led him to stop going. He added that he has since found a different sense of peace and comfort in the church.
Watch video below;
Peller explains why he converted from Islam to Christianity as a child 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/i2ETHaA6y4
— 𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐲𝐆𝐑𝐍 (@AsakyGRN) July 21, 2025
4. Kizz Daniel
The news of popular Nigerian singer and songwriter switching from Christianity to Islam trended towards the end of the year 2025 and by extension the singer later confirmed the development.
Note that Kizz Daniel, born Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, grew up practising Christianity, but he was born into a muslim family. His muslim name is Dhikrullah. Kizz Daniel has a lookalike younger brother, known as Uthman Anidugbe, who works with him.
Showcasing that he is a proper muslim, singer Kizz Daniel reacts to the viral video of an Egyptian and Iraqi calling people to prayer (Hadan) with their soothing voices. Being fascinated by the sound of the two Arabian guys, Kizz Daniels commented with the Arabic word “Mashallah ❤️”.
See the video and screenshot of Kizz Daniel’s response below;
5. Sola Allyson
Gospel singer Sola Allyson has a personal journey of faith that mirrors her musical evolution. Born into a Muslim family and originally named Rasheedat, she spent her early years practicing Islamic traditions. However, as she encountered new environments and influences, her exposure to Christianity gradually deepened, shaping a new spiritual path.
Reflecting on her past, she said, “When I moved to Ikorodu to live with my father’s parent, I met one of my old friends there. I used to follow her to her church. You know I was born a Muslim. My father was a Muslim. I was named Rasheedat. I do not hide it.”
6. Bukky Wright
Bukky Wright was born on March 31, 1967, to a Christian father and a Muslim mother in Abeokuta, Nigeria. Bukky Wright has embraced Islam, publicly identifying as a Muslim and sharing Ramadan greetings.
Bukky Wright confirmed her faith by stating “Alhamdulilah Robiliallamin that I am a Muslim” and wishing followers a Ramadan Mubarak, according to a 2024 Facebook post.
As of the moment of filling this content, Bukky Wright is presently in Saudi Arabia fasting in the holy month of Ramadan. Watch below;
7. Korede Bello
Multi-talented singer Korede Bello is also among the celebrities who have opened up about their spiritual transformation. In early 2026, he disclosed that although he was raised in a Muslim household, his journey into adulthood led him to embrace Christianity after intentional personal study.
Explaining his decision, he said, “I was not born a Christian. I was born a Muslim. I had to start with the Bible myself—not for religious reasons, but for personal reasons.”
Addressing critics, he added, “Before you crucify me, know that I am a Christian, and Christ has already died for me. He has already been crucified, so there’ll be no need for that.”
His testimony reflects a path shaped by both intellectual curiosity and spiritual conviction.
8. Singer LAX
Popular Nigerian singer and songwriter L.A.X, born Damilola “Rasaki” Afolabi, practices Islam despite reports that his parents and siblings are Christians.
L.A.X, widely known for his hit song “Caro” with Wizkid, is the son of billionaire businessman Taiwo Afolabi, the CEO of Sifax Group, and Folashade Esther Afolabi. He also has an elder brother, Olayinka Afolabi, who is a Christian. His father is said to come from a mixed religious background.
Last year, L.A.X, who has fully embraced Islam, marked his birthday in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, further affirming his commitment to the faith.
He wrote, “HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME . THE ONLY THING I WANT FOR MY BIRTHDAY IS FOR YOU TO STREAM AND SHARE MY ALBUM . THE ALBUM IS OUT NOW AND THERE IS NOBODY LIKE ME FOR SURE. I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO CELEBRATE MY BIRTHDAY IN MECCA . ALHAMDULLILAHI 🕋 .”
See the post below;
9. Priscilla Ojo
Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, reportedly converted from Christianity to Islam, according to her husband, Juma Jux.
The Tanzanian singer, who is a Muslim, married Priscilla earlier in the year in a grand, widely talked-about ceremony that lasted several days and took place across two countries — Nigeria and Tanzania.
In a recent interview, Juma Jux confirmed his wife’s change of faith, admitting that it was not easy to convince her at first. He revealed that he sought guidance from religious leaders, who advised him on how to approach the situation with patience, sensitivity, and understanding.
Juma highlighted how all of these culminated in helping Priscilla come to understand Islam better, which then led to her conversion.
Speaking about Priscilla’s conversion to Islam, Juma said, “It was a little difficult convincing my wife to become a Muslim. On the other hand, I was receiving lessons from religious leaders, so there was a way that they were teaching me about how to convince her, and with time, she understood.”
Juma Jux. She has adopted the Muslim name Hadizah (or Hadiza). Her full name following the conversion is reported as Hadizah Mkambala. Priscilla Ojo and Juma Jux has a 6-month old son named Rakeem.
10. Debbie Shokoya
Nollywood actress and producer Debbie Shokoya, also known as Deborah Shokoya, opened up about her decision to embrace Islam following her marriage, explaining that it was rooted in her personal relationship with God and guided by values of love and humanity. After converting, she adopted the Muslim name Mutmaina.
11. Tobi Bakre
Tobi Bakre, a former BBNaija 2018 housemate turned actor, comes from a Muslim background. He hails from Ogun State and is a graduate of the University of Lagos (UNILAG).
He is the second of four children. His elder brother, Femi Bakre, is also a Muslim and serves as the CEO of Kraks TV. Femi is married to MoryCoco.
Tobi Bakre is married to Anu, and the couple shares two children — a son, Abdulmalik, and a daughter, Kamila. They announced the arrival of their second child in September 2023.
Tobi Bakre’s parents are Chief Olufemi Bakre, the Otunba Bobaselu of Awa-Ijebu Kingdom and CEO of Parallex Bank. His mother is Funke Bakre. Watch a video of the family below;
While the larger percentage of the family practice Islamic religion, Tobbi Bakre is absolutely a Christian as of the moment of filling this content. See below;
12. Mercy Aigbe
Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe converted to Islam in April 2023. She made this decision because of her immense love for her husband, Kazim Adeoti, whom she married in 2022, and her desire to follow his religion. She adopted the new name Hajia Meenah
13. Bolanle Ninolowo
Nollywood actor Bolanle Ninalowo was born into a devout Muslim family and given the name Azeez at birth. However, he later converted to Christianity following a challenging period in his life.
Born in 1980, Ninalowo grew up in a strictly Islamic household. He has since shared that his transition to Christianity came after personal struggles that deeply affected him. According to the actor, the Bible became his “life manual” during that time, and he credits it with helping him navigate and overcome his difficulties.
Although he has admitted that he does not attend church regularly, Ninalowo identifies as a Christian and describes himself as a spiritual person who draws daily inspiration and guidance from reading the Bible.
14. Mo Bimpe
Nollywood actress Adebimpe Oyebade, popularly known as Mo Bimpe, converted to Islam after marrying her husband, Lateef Adedimeji, in December 2021.
Born and raised in a Christian home, Mo Bimpe embraced Islam following her wedding to Lateef on December 22, 2021. After her conversion, she adopted the Muslim name Rahmah (also referred to as Rahmatullah).
She has since publicly identified herself as Mrs. Rahmah Adebimpe Adedimeji, fully embracing her husband’s faith.
15. Lizzy Anjorin
Lizzy Anjorin is a Nollywood actress who converted from Christianity to Islam. Though she was raised in a Christian family, she officially embraced Islam in 2013 and adopted the name Aisha (also known as Aishat).
Following her conversion, she performed the Hajj pilgrimage, further affirming her commitment to her new faith. Lizzy has also explained that her upbringing exposed her to both Christianity and Islam, as she had ties to both religions through her family background, particularly her mother’s faith.
Despite her religious transition, she has continued to use the name “Lizzy Anjorin” professionally in her acting career. Over the years, she has consistently identified as a Muslim, notwithstanding occasional public controversies.
