Yemi Solade Says he was Paid to Fake Disability in Church

Veteran Nigerian actor Yemi Solade has revealed that he was once paid to pretend to have a disability during a church programme.

Solade made the disclosure while speaking about his experiences in the entertainment industry and his observations about religious practices.

The actor said he was approached and offered money to act as though he had a disability before being presented during the church service.

He said the experience contributed to his concerns about some practices in religious settings, particularly situations where people may be presented as having received miraculous healing.

Solade has previously spoken publicly about his decision to stop attending church, explaining that he became increasingly uncomfortable with some practices he encountered in religious institutions.

The veteran actor, who has spent decades in the Nigerian film industry, has continued to speak openly about his experiences and views on religion, society and the entertainment industry.

His latest account has sparked discussions about the authenticity of some staged testimonies and healing demonstrations presented in religious gatherings.