Yemi Solade Reveals He Was Paid to Fake a Church Miracle

Veteran Nollywood actor Yemi Solade has sparked widespread discussion after revealing that he was once paid to pretend to have a physical disability during a staged church healing service. Solade disclosed in a recent interview with Feel Right News TV, recalling an incident from his younger years when he was still a student and had not yet become a recognised Nollywood actor. “I Acted as a Cripple” According to Solade, he was recruited to act as though he had a physical disability during a church programme, where the condition was allegedly presented as something that would subsequently be miraculously healed. He said he accepted the role because he was paid for participating. “I have been used for a miracle then, when I was not popular. I acted as a cripple; they paid…” Solade also said that he and others involved would sometimes use the money they received to buy alcohol. Solade Refuses to Name Those Involved Despite revealing the experience publicly, the actor declined to identify the church or the individuals who allegedly organised the staged miracle. He explained that the people involved are still alive and said he did not want to mention their names. Importantly, Solade's account is a personal recollection. He has not publicly identified a specific church, pastor or organisation, so the revelation should not be presented as an accusation against any named religious institution. His Comments About Church Attendance The revelation comes shortly after Solade discussed his relationship with organised religion. He said he stopped attending church services about 13 years ago, while maintaining that he still considers himself a child of God. His latest comments have reignited conversations in Nigeria about allegations of staged miracles and the use of participants to create the appearance of supernatural healing. FACTFUL24 Headline Yemi Solade Reveals: “I Was Paid to Fake Disability During Church Miracle” Category: Entertainment / Nollywood / Religion Sources: PUNCH, The Sun Nigeria, TheCable Lifestyle, QED.ng and Blueprint, all reporting Solade's interview with Feel Right News TV.