Nollywood star, Nancy Isime, has come under fire from some members of the public after she shared a video showcasing the addition of gemstones to her Christian prayer area, prompting accusations of engaging in “demonic” or non-Christian spiritual practices.
The actress, known for her deep appreciation for nature, updated her followers on Instagram with a video detailing the latest changes to her prayer and meditation space.
This follows an earlier tour of her new home, where she revealed a dedicated rooftop area set aside for spiritual reflection.
In her latest post, Nancy revealed new additions to the space while involving fans in the transformation.
In the shared video, Nancy unboxed two boxes of amethyst stones, stating that they weighed a total of 43 kilograms and were sourced from Nigeria.
She wrote:
“Unbox my 43KG Rare Amethyst Natural Cluster with me. Best Part is this piece was mined from Nigerian Soil.”
The video also showed her placing the amethyst stones in the corners of her prayer area, a space featuring a large white wall adorned with Bible verses. She concluded the scene by performing the sukhasana yoga pose while seated on a yoga mat.
The inclusion of both gemstones and yoga in what was described as a Christian prayer setting drew varied reactions online.
While some followers praised the aesthetic value of her setup, others raised concerns about mixing Christian faith with elements commonly associated with New Age spirituality.
A user identified as Deeoolaa commented:
“The Bible appreciates the aesthetic and symbolic value of crystals and precious stones especially in contexts of worship or divine glory. But it does not support using them for spiritual or magical purposes….. Faith, healing and protection come from God and not from objects.”
Another commenter, Discoverwithsu, added:
“Jesus and new age practices don’t mix! You can’t serve two masters at the same time, please do findings not just surface education.”
Similarly, Dinmaugo remarked: “From Nebaioth academy to yoga. That thing wey you dey find tm you go see am.”
Styledbyshewa_74, however, appreciated the economic value of the stones, stating: “This amethyst cost a lot. If you know you know. That’s an asset incase you don’t know. Proudly Mining Engr. one love.”
Other followers were more critical. Realisticreina described Nancy’s approach as “A fusion of new age/universe/earth white magic and Christianity.”
Mihlemarciamaqhasha expressed concern over the influence such practices might have on young women:
“I’m worried you’ll be confusing a lot of young women looking up to you. You cannot mix Jesus who is the Word from the Bible (Bible scriptures) and crystals and yoga moves (meditation). Those 2 do not mix and I’m saying this out of sheer concern so that people don’t get confused.”
User Pure.light23 echoed similar sentiments:
“New Age is Demonic, Yoga is Demonic, Believers truly need to seek God in spirit and in truth!”
_simplyirene added: “Young girls… this is not Christianity or a way to self-love or happiness. You all will come for me but being rooted in Jesus has nothing to do with crystals or yoga meditation without the word of God.”
In a stronger reaction, Eunice_ifemi warned:
“Guys pls if you are into burning candles and incense or crystals, yoga, card reading etc, just own up to it, that that is the part you have chosen… what hath the kingdom of God with the kingdom of darkness? Stop trying to confuse yourself saying it is accepted in Christianity—it is not! If it’s not the name of Jesus then ITS DEMONIC!”
Despite the criticism, Nancy has received support from fellow actors in the industry. Veteran actress Rita Dominic previously praised Nancy on her official X page, stating that the younger star had a “fantastic upbringing” and lauded whoever raised her.
The controversy continues to spark debate online as fans and critics weigh in on the intersection of faith, culture, and personal expression.
