Netizens accuse Ekene Umenwa of idol worshipping for dedicating baby to Mother Mary

• Ekene Umenwa fulfilled her promise by taking her baby to the blessed Mother Mary before bringing her to their father’s house.
• Some netizens have dropped their opinion, stating that what she was doing was idol worshipping.

Nigerian actress Ekene Umenwa has sparked controversy online after dedicating her newborn baby to Mother Mary.

In a video shared on social media, Ekene Umenwa fulfilled her promise to her mother by taking her baby to be blessed by Mother Mary before bringing them to their father’s house.

Dedicating her child to the statue of the blesses Virgin Mary, she wrote:

“The flight shifting could not stop me from taking my baby to mama before she entered her father’s house this is what I told mummy before I left and I want to say a big thank you to all my REV FATHERS INCLUDING MY FATHER @stevemarioisioma for his constant support

Mother Mary My power woman.

My Mirror of JUSTICE”.

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While Ekene expressed gratitude to God and praised mothers, some netizens have accused her of idol worshipping.

They questioned her decision to dedicate her baby to Mother Mary, suggesting that it goes against Christian beliefs.

See Reactions Below…

Back Afishyn queried: “Is this not idol worshipping?”

Chardonnay Forever commented: “This is idol worshipping the only person to be fully inclined to is Jesus”

Merriti Mercillina stated: “This is idol worshipping. Go read your Bible well”.

In September, Ekene Umenwa celebrated the birth of her first child in the United States, expressing that only Jesus and Mother Mary could truly comprehend her journey through motherhood.

She took the opportunity to express her thankfulness to God, honoring all mothers and offering prayers for those who are expecting

Ekene Umenwa had earlier recounted her birthing experience while sharing her first photos with her newborn.

Ekene Umenwa while speaking on her birthing experience also lauded her mother and other women, stating that giving birth wasn’t an easy one.