Sulaimon Shekoni Solomon, better known by his stage as Khaid, a Nigerian music star, has stated that he converted from Islam to Christianity.
The “Anabella” singer revealed that he was born to a Muslim father and a Christian mother and attended mosque as a child.
Khaid claims that he eventually converted to Christianity because he disliked visiting to mosques, and that his father pushed him to do so when he was younger.
During an interview on the Zero Conditions podcast, the 19-year-old stated his parents gave him and his brothers the freedom to worship any faith they wanted.
Apart from his father, the singer also disclosed that his elder sister and younger brother are Muslims, while the rest of his family is Christian.
Khaid said; “I was a Muslim before because my dad was a Muslim and my mum was a Christian. So, I just felt the connection to Christianity more.
“Right from time I didn’t like going to the mosque actually. My dad forced me. But my parents were free minded people.
“They told my siblings and I that we can choose any religion we want. But we live among Muslims and my dad doesn’t want it to seem like he doesn’t have control over his children so he used to force me to go to the mosque.
“At that time I was trying to please him so I was going to mosque. But after some time, I switched and started going to church. My elder sister and younger brother are Muslims. But me and the rest of the five are Christians.”
