Some fans of Nollywood actress, Ekene Umenwa have queried her for dedicating her newborn child to Mother Mary.
Tontrends reported in September that Ekene announced that she welcomed her first fruit in the US. She revealed that what she went through Jesus and Mother Mary can explain. Expressing gratitude to her Maker, she went on to praise mothers as she prayed for awaiting mothers.
The movie star, who has returned to Nigeria following the birth of their child, revealed that the flight shifting couldn’t stop her from taking her baby to Mother Mary before she entered her father’s house. She disclosed that this is what she told her mother before she left.
Reacting to it, one fan identified as Back Afishyn wrote, “Is this not idol worshipping?
One Chardonnay Forever wrote, “This is idol worshipping the only person to be fully inclined to is Jesus
One Merriti Mercillina wrote, “This is idol worshipping. Go read your Bible well”.
It isn’t surprising to see Ekene dedicate her daughter to Mother Mary as the movie star has been dedicated to her faith. During her pregnancy, Ukene had channeled her inner Virgin Mary for her maternity shoot. She expressed how blessed she was by the Lord’s mercy as she described her pregnancy journey as a wonderful experience. She appreciated Mother Mary for standing by her throughout, and in her humble attempt to honor her, she dressed like Mother Mary for her maternity shoot.
Also, after her wedding, Umenwa recounted how she prayed and fasted before picking her Chief bridesmaids. She claimed that she wanted to pick her maid of honor herself but the Holy Spirit didn’t allow her. She disclosed that she had to fast and pray for 9 days, and Jesus told her to allow him to select the best for her. He led her to her colleague, Chinenye Nnebe, which was the best decision.