Nollywood actor Zubby Michael has stirred massive reactions after boldly declaring that he does not believe in paying tithe to the church, insisting instead that he gives directly to the poor.
Speaking during an interview with Broadway TV, the actor made the shocking claim while boasting about his recent earnings and describing himself as the richest actor in the industry.
According to Zubby, he recently made ₦102 million from movie roles and decided to donate ₦10.2 million representing ten percent of his earnings to people on the streets rather than giving the money to any church.
In his words, the actor said: “Not to brag but I am the richest actor. The last time I checked my book, I realised that I have made ₦102 million from artist’s fee lately. I donated ₦10.2 million, which is 10 per cent of the money to the needy on the street.”
Zubby went on to make his stance on religion even clearer, stating that he neither attends church nor believes in giving tithes to religious institutions.
He said: “I don’t pay tithe to the church. I don’t go to church. I don’t believe in paying tithe to the church.”
The controversial statement has since sparked heated debate online, with many questioning his views on giving and faith, while others praised him for choosing to support the less privileged directly.
Meanwhile, fellow Nollywood actor Daniel Etim Effiong has opened up about a strange spiritual experience in church that left him shaken and made him reflect deeply on his faith.
During a podcast interview with Ifedayo Agoro, Daniel recounted how he arrived early for a Sunday service and greeted a female pastor with a hug, only to notice that her body was trembling mysteriously.
Moments later, after sitting in the church auditorium, he said he suddenly began experiencing the same strange sensation in his own body despite the absence of prayers or any spiritual activity at the time.
The unsettling moment, according to the actor, triggered a deeper reflection on his Christian journey and personal understanding of faith.
