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  • Why I converted to Islam after marriage – Debbie Shokoya

    Why I converted to Islam after marriage – Debbie Shokoya

    Actress and producer Debbie Shokoya has shared her personal journey of embracing Islam after marriage, despite being born into a Christian family.

    Shokoya said that her decision was centered on her individual relationship with God, stressing the importance of love, humanity, and compassion in all interactions.

    According to Debbie, religion should not be a source of conflict or competition but a way of life rooted in peace and love.

    She also highlighted that she doesn’t discriminate between religions, and her approach to worship is based on personal comfort and connection with God.

    Read Also: Parents built me to feel unshaken – Actress Debbie Shokoya

    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.”

  • Debbie Shokoya praises Funke Akindele for promoting her movie

    Debbie Shokoya praises Funke Akindele for promoting her movie

    Actress Debbie Shokoya has publicly thanked fellow actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele for promoting her movie on Instagram without hesitation or any expectation of payment.

    Debbie revealed that she had mustered the courage to send Funke a direct message on Instagram, humbly requesting her support in publicising the film. 

    She said to her delight, Funke responded promptly and graciously agreed to help.

    Deeply touched by the gesture, Debbie described the experience as uplifting and comforting. 

    She also prayed for Funke’s continued success, wishing her a life free from unnecessary struggles and filled with abundant blessings.

    “Help Me Drop Prayers For This Amazing Woman! @funkejenifaakindele

    Ma’am, You Will Never Be Found Wanting!

    Read Also: Olojoku to captain Nigeria at African Youth Scrabble Championship 

    “I Just Sat Down On The Sofa This Afternoon And The Lord Put It In My Heart To DM @funkejenifaakindele. I Gathered Courage To Do So… She Replied Immediately And Was Willing To Do This For Me!

    “God Bless You, My Woman. May You Never Labour In Vain! May You Not Stress Before You Receive!

    “You Poured Comforting Water On My Soul And It Means So Much To Me And My Brand. This Is Actually The Least You Have Done Towards Me, But I Promise Not To Cast It. God Bless You Ma!!!

    Keep Motivating And Keep Inspiring. Oju Oni Ti Yin LaiLai”, Debbie wrote.

    In response to Debbie’s heartfelt message, Funke offered words of encouragement and support, urging her to persevere in her endeavors and maintain her creative momentum. 

    She said, “My darling, God will always make a way. All the best and keep your head high. Keep creating. Ma give up o!! Na person wey give up F up o”.

  • Parents built me to feel unshaken – Actress Debbie Shokoya

    Parents built me to feel unshaken – Actress Debbie Shokoya

    Actress and producer Debbie Shokoya has expressed gratitude to her parents for shaping her into the woman she is today.

    In an Instagram post, Debbie credited the parents for teaching her invaluable life lessons that have guided her through life’s challenges.

    She stated that her parents “walked so she could run,” and their influence has enabled her to navigate various situations with confidence and poise.

    Debbie highlighted the essential values her parents instilled in her, including contentment, sincerity, hard work, and staying focused on goals.

    The mother of one emphasised that contentment is a gift and believes that having it makes one wealthier than a rich person.

    According to Debbie, her parents built a strong foundation for her, allowing her to stand tall and remain focused despite obstacles.

    Reflecting on her journey, Debbie noted that everything started from scratch, and she built her success step by step.

    Read Also: Debbie Shokoya mourns junior colleague Berry White

    She expressed her hope that her children would one day brag about the positive impact she’s had on their lives and that she’ll continue to be a source of pride for them.

    “My Parents Walked, So I Could Run. I Am Running, So My Children Can Fly!

    “In The Past And In Fact Present.. So Many Things have happened In My Daily Life That I Have Managed Well. All Thanks To My Father And Mother
    They Taught, Instilled And Gave Me So Many Things That Money Can’t Buy!
    Things That Would Forever Make Me Wealthy. Few Out Of Those Things Are Contentment, Sincerity, Holding On To God, Hard Work, Staying Focus On Goals And a Lot More!

    “I Look At Myself Today And How Far I Have Grown…Trust Me, Everything Started From The Scratch!!! I Built Everything To This Point, Brick By Brick!
    There Were Times I Saw A Part Of The Building Trying To Collapse, But What Do They Say About A Good Foundation? I Stand Tall Always.

    “My Parents Built Me To This Point Where I Feel Unshaken, I Just Stay focused!
    I Move Like I Am Perfect And Not Triggered About Competition Because I Was Taught The Act Of Contentment From An Early Stage! I Have Lived With It, I Have Mastered It! I Tell You With Fact That Contentment Is A Gift. If You Have It, You Are Blessed And Wealthier Than A Rich Man.

    “I Pray And Hope That Someday, My Children Will Brag About How I trained them and positively impacted their Lives. I Pray That I Will Make Them Proud And Also Be Proud Of Them! I Pray That My Home Will Forever Be A Safe Place For Us! I Pray That I Will Continue To Be The Real Me That I Am, Because I Love How Truthful I Love To Be With Myself”.

  • Friends accused my husband of hypnotising me – Debbie Shokoya

    Friends accused my husband of hypnotising me – Debbie Shokoya

    Actress and producer Debbie Shokoya has recounted a painful experience of betrayal by her friends, who spread malicious rumours that her husband used “jazz”and hypnotised her. 

    However, in an interview with Bimpe Akintunde on Iriri Podcast, Debbie said she has come to see their absence in her life as a blessing. 

    She said she has found solace in her loved ones, including her husband, daughter, family, and in-laws, and believes that God removed her former friends to protect her from harm. 

    Debbie said: “Those I called my people… the same ones who said I was hypnotised by my husband—were my friends. People I trusted. But today, I realise I have no one left. And you know what? I surrender.

    “My husband is my best friend. My daughter, my family, and my husband’s family—they are all I need.

    Read Also: Debbie Shokoya mourns junior colleague Berry White

    “Looking back now, I see clearly—God took those people out of my life for a reason. If they were still here, maybe my life wouldn’t have meaning. Maybe they would’ve caused setbacks… maybe they would’ve sent me packing from my marriage.

    “But God stepped in and cleared the path. And I’m thankful.

    “As I entered this year, I told God I wouldn’t try to control anything. I handed it all over to Him. And truly, He has brought meaning into my life”.

  • Debbie Shokoya mourns junior colleague Berry White

    Debbie Shokoya mourns junior colleague Berry White

    Actress and producer Debbie Shokoya is mourning the sudden passing of talented young actress Esther Odeniyi, known as Berry White.

    In a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, Shokoya shared her emotional struggle to cope with the loss, revealing her own recent experiences with mental health challenges triggered by devastating news.

    Remembering Berry White’s vibrant presence, Debbie noted how she actively engaged with others on social media, offering words of encouragement to fellow actors.

    She wrote: “I Hate To Feel This Way….I Avoid Reading Some Certain News, I Avoid Watching Some Videos, And That’s Because I Know How Messed Up My Mental Health Can Become. I Grieve About It At The Corners Of My Room…I Am Such A Deep Thinker! I Begin To Read So Much Meaning To Things, I Become So Emotional, I Start To Get Angry At A Lot Of Things!! Reason I Just Control What I Read And Post, So I Don’t Dwell Too Much On Them And Mess Myself Up (It’s Really Bad Than I Can Explain, I Just Got Out Of One Recently).

    Read Also: Debbie Shokoya returns with newborn daughter

    “This Is Someone Who Commented On My Page Days Ago!! Tagged Me On A Blog That Posted A Clip From My Movie, Same Day She Passed!!

    This Is Someone Who Comment And Celebrates People, I See Her Comments And How She Drops Words Of Encouragement On Her Colleagues Page!

    “This Is Someone So Hardworking, She Hustles!! It’s Really Crazy That Just Like That, She Is Gone! I Was Wishing It Was A Prank, I Wouldn’t Even Be Angry About It! But DEATH. It Is Well

    “RIP Berrywhite! (I Hate To Write This) May Your Soul Rest In Perfect Peace..May You Find Joy In Paradise. May God Continue To Love You Than We Love You!”.

  • Debbie Shokoya returns with newborn daughter

    Debbie Shokoya returns with newborn daughter

    Actress and producer Debbie Shokoya has returned to Nigeria with newborn daughter, Khairat Ayokunmi Ejalonibu, after spending months abroad.

    This joyful news comes a year after she lost her previous pregnancy.

    Debbie shared gratitude to God on Instagram, posting photos of the grand welcome she received from her husband.

    She expressed her amazement at how she traveled alone while pregnant and returned with a “best friend and travel buddy.”

    “WELCOME BACK. I Went Alone, Preggy; I Came Back With A Bestie/Travel Buddy. My Success Story! Lord, I Am Grateful. I Am Coming Back With My Videos And Epistle. Before Then…I Got A Welcome Back Surprise From ‘DADDY K’ Ose Okomi”, she wrote.

    Read Also: Debbie Shokoya celebrates one month of motherhood

    In an emotional note to her daughter, Debbie thanked her for “rewriting her story.”

    “KHAIRAT AYOKUNMI EJALONIBU. My Sacrifice! My Success Story! God Did It! I Stood Strong And I Won. I Am Grateful Lord. You Rewrote My Story!
    I Love The Fact That No One Needed To Preach To Me About You, Instead You Made Me Had Encounter With You

    “I Know There Is God Because I Have Experienced Him Countless Times!
    Looking Back At Everything, I Can Only Say “HE IS A GOD WHO LOVES TO SHOW OFF!!” And I Am Glad He Always Shows Up And Show Off With Me”, she wrote.

    Colleagues, including Biola Bayo, Kiekie, Seiilat, Mo Bimpe, and Eniola Badmus, flooded her comment section with welcome-back messages.

    Debbie had opened up about her pregnancy journey, revealing initial concerns about high prolactin levels, which surprisingly turned out to be pregnancy.

    She credited God for turning her trauma into a blessing.

  • Debbie Shokoya celebrates one month of motherhood

    Debbie Shokoya celebrates one month of motherhood

    Actress Debbie Shokoya is filled with joy as she celebrates one month since the birth of her first child.

    In a heartfelt post featuring a throwback video from her pregnancy, Debbie expressed deep gratitude to God for His extraordinary blessings.

    Reflecting on her journey, she noted that her past traumas and challenges do not define her.

    Read Also: Actress Debbie Shokoya opens up on pregnancy journey

    She wrote: “Which of god’s blessings will I deny?? His ways are marvellous!! I am a living testimony. All I prayed for was answered and more. He said: “Just trust me!!” He gave me a new name and I am grateful

    “My trauma nor my bad experience does not define me! At his time…It is beautiful.

    “Today makes it a month since I became “Mummy K”. Mother to the best human I have ever met!! Most beautiful eyes I have ever seen!! The best cuddle I have ever had. The One whose touch, smile, and cry melt my heart. Omo mi.”

  • Actress Debbie Shokoya opens up on pregnancy journey

    Actress Debbie Shokoya opens up on pregnancy journey

    Actress Debbie Shokoya has opened up about her pregnancy journey, revealing that she thought she had lost her chance at motherhood after a previous miscarriage.

    However, she trusted in God’s plan and was blessed with a child a year later.

    In an Instagram post, Debbie shared her experience, saying that initial test results showed high prolactin levels, making it unlikely for her to conceive.

    According to her, God had other plans and she became pregnant despite the odds.

    Read Also: Debbie Shokoya thanks family, friends after welcoming first child

    Debbie credited God for turning her situation around and blessing her beyond her expectations.

    “When Men Says There Is A Casting Down…
    God Said, “There’s A Lifting Up!!” I Have Got A Lot To Write But Will Save It Till When I Can Tell You All On My Show On “DEBBIE SHOW TV” YouTube Channel

    “I Will Just Write This Here…I Thought I Lost But God Was Planning The Best For Me!! Result Said “High Prolactin” ” and I Shouldn’t Bother Trying That Month Until It was Normal But God Was Smiling And Said “It’s This Month!!”

    “High Prolactin Turned To Pregnancy Positive. Devil Tried Using My Trauma Against Me On This Journey, But God Was Standing For Me. God Blessed Me Beyond How I Can Describe His Love For Me!!. Happy New Month Fam!! I Will Leave You All With This.

    “GOD IS WORKING, AND IF YOU BELIEVE, HE IS ON YOUR MATTER AND SO PASSIONATE ABOUT YOU!!” It Won’t Happen In Your Own Way, It Will Happen In God’s Way And Trust Me…It Makes Sense”, she wrote.

  • Debbie Shokoya thanks family, friends after welcoming first child

    Debbie Shokoya thanks family, friends after welcoming first child

    Actress Debbie Shokoya shared a heartfelt message after welcoming her first child.

    In a post featuring a photo of her and her husband, Debbie expressed overwhelming joy and gratitude for the outpouring of love and support they have received.

    She thanked friends, family, and well-wishers for their warm messages, calls, and social media posts, noting that their kindness meant everything to them during this special time.

    Read Also: Nollywood stars celebrate Debbie Shokoya, husband over first child

    According to her, feels blessed to have such amazing people in their lives and looks forward to sharing more beautiful moments with them in the coming days.

    She wrote: “Dear Friends and Family, We are overwhelmed with joy and gratitude for the warm wishes, calls, messages, and social media posts you shared with us on the arrival of our precious baby. Your love and support mean the world to us during this special time. We feel truly blessed to have such amazing people in our lives.

    “Thank you for being part of this joyous occasion and celebrating with us. We look forward to sharing more beautiful moments with all of you in the days to come. With heartfelt thanks, Adetola and Deborah (Ajijola) EJALONIBU.”

  • Nollywood stars celebrate Debbie Shokoya, husband over first child

    Nollywood stars celebrate Debbie Shokoya, husband over first child

    The Nollywood industry is celebrating the arrival of a new baby for actress Debbie Shokoya and husband.

    The couple welcomed their first child after a heart-wrenching experience in 2023.

    Debbie had narrated how she had a stillbirth in a hospital abroad.

    The exciting news was shared by colleagues Nkechi Blessing and Seilat on Instagram, featuring stunning maternity photos of the movie star.

    Debbie Shokoya, known for her iconic role as Fatty Abebelube in the hit Yoruba movie Aye Loja, has been a prominent figure in Nollywood since her debut in 2012.