Veteran Nigerian Fuji musician Adewale Ayuba has opened up about his decision to leave Islam and embrace Christianity, explaining the personal conviction that influenced his change of faith.

The Fuji maestro, popularly known as Mr Johnson, shared his experience during a recent interview with Agbaletu TV, where he spoke about his religious background, relationship with God and reasons for choosing Christianity.

Ayuba was born into a Muslim family and grew up practising Islam. However, he explained that his spiritual journey was a personal decision that came from his own experiences and understanding of his relationship with God.

According to the musician, his love for Jesus Christ played a significant role in his decision to embrace Christianity.

Explaining the reason behind his choice, Ayuba said:

“I just love Christ for the single reason that he died because of me.”

He also explained that his decision should not be interpreted as an attack on Islam or Muslims, stressing that his faith was a personal matter.

His Earlier Explanation About Understanding Arabic

Ayuba had previously spoken about the challenges he experienced while practising Islam.

In an earlier interview with broadcaster Teju Babyface, the singer explained that he struggled with praying in Arabic because he did not understand the language.

He disclosed that he often depended on Islamic clerics, popularly called Alfas, to pray on his behalf because of the language barrier.

The experience made him reflect on his spiritual life and his desire to communicate with God more directly.

He explained that reading the Bible and reflecting on the teachings of Jesus Christ influenced his decision to become a Christian.

Ayuba also referenced the biblical declaration of Jesus Christ as the way, the truth and the life, explaining that the message strengthened his conviction.

Ayuba Says His Decision Is Personal

The Fuji star has consistently maintained that his religious journey is a personal choice and that people should respect his decision.

Interestingly, Ayuba revealed that his music had always contained references to both Islamic and Christian expressions, reflecting his belief that people worship the same God.

He also disclosed that several members of his musical band are Muslims and that their different religious backgrounds have not prevented them from working together.

The musician’s revelation has once again attracted attention to his personal life, particularly because Fuji music has strong historical connections with Yoruba Muslim culture.

Despite public discussions about his religious journey, Ayuba has maintained that he prefers to worship in a way that makes him feel closer to God.

His experience highlights the personal nature of religious conviction and the importance of respecting individual choices.

Adewale Ayuba remains one of Nigeria’s celebrated Fuji musicians, with popular songs and albums including Bubble, Ijo Fuji, Turn Me On and Koloba Koloba.