Nollywood actress, reality TV star, and model Beverly Osu has stunned many with her latest revelation, disclosing that she was once destined for a life as a Reverend Sister before her path led her into the entertainment industry.
In a candid appearance on the Creativtea Podcast, Beverly reflected on her deeply Catholic upbringing in Lagos and her early aspiration to join the convent.
“I was meant to be a Reverend Sister. I wanted to really be a Reverend Sister. Now, I am doing God’s work in other ways.”
The actress, who attended Daughters of Divine Love Juniorate in Enugu, explained that her attraction to religious life stemmed from her love for discipline and neatness.
“I love how they dress. Because I am meticulous and very neat, I just loved how clean the priests and Reverend Sisters were. Literally, that was it.”
She grew up in areas like Surulere, Yaba, and Ojuelegba in Lagos, in a strongly Catholic-oriented home. Beverly addressed past controversies, including a photoshoot where she dressed as a Reverend Sister, insisting it was artistic and not intended to provoke.
“I grew up in a very Catholic-oriented home… People just read meaning to it. Nigerians just like to talk. It wasn’t a big deal. It was just arty.”
Beverly also pushed back against her “controversial” label, maintaining that she has never set out to create drama or offend anyone.
“I have never meant any harm. I have never done anything with the mindset to be controversial. I just came across the word ‘controversial’. People say I am controversial, but I am just being me.”
Her revelation has sparked widespread reactions online, with many fans finding it surprising given her bold public persona and past reality TV moments. Others praised her honesty about her spiritual roots and how she now channels her purpose differently through her work.