Singer Chidinma Opens Up on Near-Death Experience During 40-Day Fast, Recounts What Saved Her

Singer Chidinma Opens Up on Near-Death Experience During 40-Day Fast, Recounts What Saved Her

  • Gospel singer Chidinma Ekile shared her experience with terrifying spiritual battle during a private retreat
  • She revealed how she spent 40 days in isolation, praying and fasting on a mountain, facing intense spiritual warfare
  • The singer said she was standing on a cliff edge at night, urged by a dark voice to jump, but a divine force stopped her

Gospel singer Chidinma Ekile has revealed details of a deeply spiritual and emotional journey that changed her life forever.

In a testimony she shared with a congregation in the United States, the former Project Fame winner said she spent 40 days in isolation, fasting and praying on a mountain, seeking answers and divine direction.

What happened during that period, however, shook her to her core.

Gospel singer Chidinma Ekile recounts near death experience during a 40-day fasting and prayer programme.
Gospel singer Chidinma Ekile shares her experience with a terrifying spiritual battle during a 40-day fasting and prayer programme on a mountain. Photos: @chidinmaekile/IG.
Source: UGC

According to the singer, her journey was one of solitude, vulnerability, and constant spiritual warfare.

She stated:

“There were nights I slept outside, just singing and praying.

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In those moments, music became her lifeline. She used her voice not just to sing but to pour out her soul in worship.

But it wasn’t all serenity. During one particularly dark night, Chidinma, who was born blind, recounted an incident that nearly ended in tragedy.

She stated:

“I saw myself at the top of a cliff, and it was completely dark"

She described a strong, compelling voice urging her to jump and how fear gripped her.

She said:

“The devil said to me, ‘Jump.’ It wasn’t just a thought. The voice was loud and clear.”

As she moved closer to the edge, something unexpected happened.

“When I was about to jump, I realised I was barricaded. I couldn’t move forward. Something — I don’t know what — stopped me.”

“God performed surgery on me” - Chidinma

Chidinma likened her experience to a spiritual operation.

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She said:

“It was like I was in a theatre. God shredded me, opened me up, and put me back together"

The singer added that since then, material things no longer hold value for her.

She said:

“I’ve seen things. I’ve faced the enemy. But I’ve also seen God in a way I never had before.”

See the video here:

Netizens react to Chidinma Ekile's testimony:

Chidinma’s testimony has touched many of her followers, who commended her courage and openness.

@JoyfulSoul_07:

“God’s hand is really on this woman. What a powerful testimony.”

@UchePraise:

“This moved me to tears. So many people are fighting silent battles.”

@ife_blessed:

“Devil no dey rest. Thank God she’s still here to share this. Jesus is real!”
Gospel singer Chidinma Ekile shares near death experience during a during a 40-day fasting and prayer programme on a mountain.
Gospel singer Chidinma Ekile reveals she faced intense spiritual warfare during 40-day fast. Photos: UGC
Source: Instagram

Chidinma Ekile shares marriage plan

Legit.ng earlier reported that gospel singer Chidinma Ekile, in a 2024 interview, opened up about her past and marriage plan. The singer said that she was not under pressure to settle down.

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Though she shied away from revealing if she has found Mr right, she noted that when the time comes, she was going to walk down the aisle.

When asked about her relationship with Flavour Nabania and Kizz Daniel, the Kedike crooner noted that it was all in her past and she does not want to say anything about it.

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Olaniyi Apanpa (Entertainment Editor) Olaniyi Apanpa is a seasoned journalist with over 6 years of experience in sports, metro, politics, and entertainment reporting. He has written for renowned platforms such as Opera News, Scooper News, The PUNCH, and currently works as a Senior Entertainment Editor at Legit.ng. A graduate of English Education from the University of Lagos. He is also a trained Digital Marketer from the Digital Marketing Institute, Lagos. Contact: olaniyi.apanpa@corp.legit.ng.