Nigerian singer Chike has opened up about the personal experiences that have shaped his relationship with faith and his decision to step back from attending church.
Speaking in a recent interview, the artist recalled an unexpected incident that occurred years ago at a church he briefly attended.
According to him, the encounter left him so uncomfortable that he stopped going altogether.
Chike explained that the praise-and-worship leader in the church happened to be someone with whom he had a past, and seeing her on the altar brought back memories he struggled to process in that moment.
“The chick that was leading the praise and worship, we had history. And I couldn’t… I’m like… I was having flashbacks. And she was kabashing, and I’m like… who’s that? Not because I don’t believe in God, because I do, a moment earlier in my career when I prayed earnestly for support while living in Primewater Gardens with my then-girlfriend. I just said a prayer. I just said, God, I don’t have anybody. I don’t have anything. Just help me.” He said
He said the situation felt awkward and distracting, prompting him to stay away from the church after just a week. However, Chike emphasized that his decision was not a rejection of God or spirituality.
The singer also touched on a confusing experience that occurred shortly after releasing his debut album, revealing that he unknowingly consumed a very strong edible.
Despite believing deeply in God, Chike noted that the structured environment of the church does not align with his personal lifestyle or preferences.
He concluded by stressing that what truly matters, whether in public life, private life, or leadership, is living with integrity and treating people well.
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“The chick that was leading the praise and worship, we had history. I was having flashbacks and she was kabashing…”
Chike, stop 😂 pic.twitter.com/xPP15IZyYq
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