In a move that has ignited widespread discussion online, a Nigerian woman from a devout Christian family has publicly renounced the faith of her parents to embrace a traditional spiritual path. The daughter of church leaders, her father an apostle and her mother a retired accountant and deaconess, announced her decision to become a water priestess, sharing the reasons behind her drastic shift and her parents' reaction.
From the Altar to the Water: A Spiritual Reclamation
The revelation was made in a TikTok video posted by the user @white_witch34 on December 6, 2025. In her caption, she clearly delineated the spiritual divergence within her family: "Dad: Apostle, Mum: a deaconess (retired accountant). Me: A white witch. Back to my ancestors way, I left religion not God, proud spiritualist, Serving God through water." This statement underscores her perspective of not abandoning divinity itself, but rather the organized religious structure she was raised in, choosing instead to connect with the divine through the element of water and ancestral veneration.
Parental Disapproval and Choosing a Solitary Path
In the comments section of her viral post, the lady opened up about the challenging family dynamics her decision created. She explained that her parents, both deeply entrenched in their Christian faith, did not accept her new calling. "They don't even accept my calling as a water priestess but I don't care," she wrote. She revealed that her parents were initially angry and scared of water and tradition, feeling they had ignored their own traditional callings in the past.
She further elaborated on the emotional toll, stating, "I blocked them cause na me know wetin my eyes see before accepting the calling... I love my family but right now I choose my calling as they don't want to understand or align with me." Her stance highlights a painful but resolute choice to prioritize her personal spiritual conviction over familial approval, a sentiment that resonated with many viewers.
Online Reactions: Support, Curiosity, and Debate
The video quickly captured the attention of the TikTok community, amassing a flood of comments that reflected a spectrum of reactions. Many users expressed curiosity, with one commenter, AKINWUMI, asking, "I'm curious, does your parent know about this? If yes, how have they taken it?" Others sought clarification on the nature of her practice, like pretty faith who inquired, "please what is the work of a white witch."
Significant support also poured in from individuals who identified with her journey. User nenye143 congratulated her, saying, "congratulations dear for finding peace in your calling." Another supporter, Better said, welcomed her with, "Where have you all been! Been waiting since 2020. Welcome to the family." Comments like watergoddess70's "Yes oo the ways of my ancestors is not evil" and canberry227's "I like that we know God" pointed to a growing community that sees no contradiction between traditional African spirituality and a belief in God.
This personal story taps into a broader conversation in Nigeria about religious identity, the tension between imported Abrahamic faiths and indigenous spiritual systems, and the right to personal belief. It underscores a trend, particularly among some youths, of seeking spiritual meaning outside established religious institutions, often by looking back to pre-colonial traditions.
