Nollywood actress Ekene Umenwa and her husband has dedicated their child to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
In September, Ekene Umenwa shared the joyful news of the birth of her first child in the US, expressing heartfelt gratitude to God. Reflecting on her challenging yet blessed experience, she credited Jesus and Mother Mary for seeing her through. Ekene also celebrated mothers everywhere and offered prayers of encouragement to those expecting.
Upon returning to Nigeria after giving birth, Ekene Umenwa shared that she prioritized taking her newborn to be dedicated to Mother Mary before introducing them to their paternal family, fulfilling a promise she made to her own mother before leaving the US.
“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”.
Ekene Umenwa’s dedication of her daughter to Mother Mary aligns with her strong devotion to her faith. During pregnancy, she embodied the Virgin Mary in her maternity photo shoot, expressing gratitude for God’s mercy and the joyful experience. Inspired by Mother Mary’s guidance, Ekene emulated her iconic image as a heartfelt tribute, showcasing her spiritual connection and appreciation.
Following her wedding, Ekene Umenwa also shared a heartfelt testimony about selecting her chief bridesmaids, revealing that she initially wanted to choose her maid of honor personally. However, after 9 days of fasting and prayer, she received divine guidance from the Holy Spirit, leading her to surrender to Jesus’ will. As she obeyed, Jesus reportedly directed her to choose colleague Chinenye Nnebe, which Ekene deemed the perfect choice, affirming her faith in divine intervention.
Ekene Umenwa grabbed attention on her wedding day last year when a viral video showed her suddenly leaving her groom to affectionately kneel and honor gospel singer Moses Bliss.
Addressing controversy surrounding her enthusiastic greeting of gospel singer Moses Bliss at her wedding, Ekene Umenwa responded graciously, thanking the mutual friend who introduced them and expressing heartfelt appreciation to Moses Bliss for attending and enriching her special day with his presence, which she credited as a highlight of the celebration.