Why I converted to Islam after marriage – Debbie Shokoya

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September 13, 2025 by

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.

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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.”