BBNaija 2025: Sultana Opens Up on Her Faith, Shares Why She Abandoned Christianity
- Big Brother Naija housemate Sultana opened up that she was once a baptised Catholic named Josephine
- The model stated she chose Islam after growing up in both Christian and Muslim homes
- She shared her personal life story with fellow housemate Zita, stating that she simply chose the faith that “works best” for her
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Big Brother Naija “10/10” housemate, Farida Sultana Auduson Ibrahim, better known as Sultana, has opened up about her religious journey.
Her father is a Muslim from Adamawa state, and her mother a Christian from Yala in Cross River state.
During a quiet late-night chat with fellow housemate Zita, the 25-year-old model spoke openly about being raised in a religiously mixed home, her experience with both Islam and Christianity and the choice she eventually made.
Source: UGC
“I was baptised as Josephine” - Sultana
Sultana shared that she was once a baptised Catholic and bore the name Josephine during her time practicing Christianity.
She told Zita:
“I grew up going to both church and mosque. My mum is a Christian and my dad is a Muslim."
According to her, she didn’t just follow the religion of whoever was in charge; she lived both lives. Church on some days, mosque on others.
She experienced the teachings, practices, and values of both faiths. But at a certain point, she made a decision.
She stated.
“I just decided to choose the religion that works best for me, which is Islam.”
Sultana was quick to clarify that her choice was not influenced by pressure from either of her parents.
Zita had asked if her parents were “strict Muslims,” perhaps assuming that Sultana might have been forced into a decision.
She replied calmly:
“No. They both let me be. I made the decision for myself.”
See the video here:
Fans react to Sultana's confession
Legit.ng compiled reaction of social media users below
@MamelloCMolefe:
"Josephine you are beautiful oo, I love women who live life according to their terms"
@Oladapo15247159:
"So, Islam is the religion that works best? Did you read the story of the person who brought islam to you? I will not work in darkness in Jesus' name."
@ismail0266:
"How can you grow up going to both church & mosque at the same time? She's either not being truthful or needs a savior She claims to be Muslim yet she doesn't practice daily compulsory prayers. She's a pack of contradictions. She is a lost Fulani girl who needs a redeemer to Allah"
@Arooj_Fatima04:
"Sultana’s honesty and clarity? So refreshing. Everyone’s journey is valid 🤍🕊️ #BBNaija #BBNaijaS10"
Source: Instagram
Sultana, Gigi gossip about Isabella
Legit.ng earlier reported that Sultana was caught gossiping with another housemate, Gigi. While the girls were at the lounge, they discussed Isabella's attitude. According to them, she does not come across as someone who would want her friends to do better than her.
They also pointed out the flaws in Isabella's dressing and how she exposes her body. Gigi responded by saying that her body is all there is to her, and that is why she shows so much skin.
They were later joined by Kuture and one other male housemate.
Proofreading by Kola Muhammed, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
