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Actress Juliana Olayode has shared the ongoing struggle she faces in maintaining sexual purity and moral integrity while navigating the demands of fame, relationships, and career opportunities.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, the Jenifa’s Diary star admitted that she experiences the same emotional and physical desires as anyone else, including the need for intimacy and affection. However, she explained that her choice to remain abstinent stems from her commitment to God rather than a lack of temptation.
“Sometimes 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 have all these feelings/desires, it’s not that I don’t want to be touched, it’s not that I don’t want to cuddle, it not that I don’t want to be kissed, it’s not that I don’t want to have a ‘hot sex’ like some would say to me. It’s just that more than anything I love and honor God! And I hate to hurt Him,” she wrote.
Olayode revealed that she faces daily decisions, not only in her personal relationships but also in her professional life. “Everyday I have to make a choice, apart from my relationship with the opposite sex and sometimes same sex, because sadly, we live in a world full of perverts, I have to make a choice in my career as well! Should I take the role or should I not take it?”
The actress disclosed that she often turns down lucrative film roles, endorsement deals, and high-profile projects that conflict with her principles. She also shared the emotional toll of such decisions, admitting that rejecting opportunities sometimes makes her feel foolish or unsuccessful, especially when critics question her career on social media.
“I’M NOT THE MOST HOLY PERSON AND I AM NOT WITHOUT SIN! But I do my best everyday to choose God over my feelings/desires, over my career, over money, over the next ‘blockbuster’, over anything. It’s not easy for me, I feel very stupid sometimes saying ‘no’ to some deals/walking away from money/the next big project/ relationship etc,” she said.
Olayode also addressed concerns about her personal life, particularly whether she will find a partner willing to wait until marriage. She expressed faith in God’s timing, confident that divine provision will bring the right outcome.
“Those who genuinely always worry about me and wonder if I’ll get a good man, if we’ll be compatible, if he’ll not be gay, if he’ll not be impotent, if I’ll get a man who would want to wait till marriage. I appreciate the love/concern and I PROMISE YOU I WILL! The God that I know gives the BEST GIFTS! Those who worry about my career, stop worrying,” she wrote.
Acknowledging her imperfections and past mistakes, Olayode framed her journey as one of daily renewal, prioritizing obedience and principle over impulse. She concluded her post with gratitude for her experiences and trust in God’s continued guidance.
“God brought me here, tomorrow He might want me somewhere else who knows? In all, I know that God is a rewarder, but even if He doesn’t, (which He will) I’ll still be here, nothing is going to change. I’m grateful for the journey and opportunity so far, I know that the one who has held me down for this long will carry me till the end,” she said.
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