Several Nigerian entertainers have recently opened up about choosing celibacy, revealing the personal, spiritual, and professional reasons behind their decisions. From Afrobeats stars to content creators, their honest accounts are sparking widespread conversations about discipline, faith, and self-focus in the public eye.
Here is a look at some of the most striking confessions.
Tiwa Savage: The Afrobeats superstar disclosed in a 2025 interview that she had spent three years without intimacy.
“I have gone three years without sex. It is not something I really like or crazy about. I have to be in love to have the urge for sex. I have to be with someone for me to even think about it,” she said.
Savage explained that her single status since her previous relationship ended left her without the emotional connection she requires before becoming intimate.
Iyanya: The singer admitted that maintaining celibacy has been an inconsistent battle for him.
“My celibacy fluctuates; it goes up and down. Sometimes you are trying to stay celibate and you run into a girl who gives you all the reasons not to be celibate. You do what you have to do, you now start missing the celibacy again,” he shared on the Afropolitan podcast.
Iyanya linked the struggle to his ongoing healing journey after past relationships, noting that he prioritises honesty with potential partners while he works on personal growth rather than rushing into marriage.
Sydney Talker: In July 2026, the popular content creator revealed a major personal milestone.
“27th of this month will make it four years of celibacy for me. Technically, what I am trying to say is I have not slept on the same bed with a woman for the past four years. It’s not been easy, but I thank God. It is not by my power nor by my strength but by His grace.”
Sydney explained that he stepped away from emotional distractions to deeply study the content creation industry and find long-term solutions for wealth and success in the space.
TG Omori: The acclaimed music video director announced his decision in October 2025.
“Since I took my oath of celibacy half of my problems were solved,” he posted on X.
Omori indicated that the choice helped him reduce personal complications and find greater peace by limiting relationship-related distractions.
Ice Prince: In May 2026, the rapper celebrated a sweeping lifestyle transformation that included quitting sex.
“Quitting sex and cigarettes is by far the best decision I ever made in my life. From chronic smoker to non-smoker. God is the greatest!!! Feeling unchained and saved,” he wrote.
Ice Prince framed the decision as part of a broader commitment to physical health, mental clarity, and spiritual freedom after also cutting out alcohol, soda, and other habits.
Juliana Olayode: Nollywood actress Juliana Olayode has been one of the most consistent voices on sexual purity and celibacy in the industry. In November 2025, she opened up about the ongoing struggle of maintaining that lifestyle.
“Sometimes I just want sex, I want to get laid. When people talk to me about sex purity etc. I wonder if they think I don’t have blood flowing in my veins. It’s not that I don’t want to be touched… It’s just that more than anything I love and honor God!” she wrote.
She has repeatedly explained that her decision is rooted in a spiritual instruction she received years before her acting career took off.
“Years before I began acting, God told me that He would open doors for me and that wherever I go, I should always talk about Him and sexual purity,” she once shared.
For Olayode, choosing celibacy remains an act of honouring God above personal desires, even when the pressure feels intense.
Evan Okoro: The Nollywood actress and filmmaker shared her experience in early 2025.
“I’ve not had sex for years now, but people don’t believe me. I have a covenant with God, and He must surely do it,” she stated.
Okoro attributed her years of celibacy to a strong spiritual covenant that helped her remain focused and honour her faith commitments.
These public confessions show that for many Nigerian stars, celibacy is not simply about abstinence. It is often tied to healing, career discipline, spiritual growth, or a deliberate rejection of distractions. Their stories continue to generate both praise and debate across social media.