Akuapem Poloo opens up on why she converted to Islam

Ghanaian actress and social media personality Akuapem Poloo has opened up about her decision to leave Christianity and embrace Islam, describing the move as a personal decision influenced by her upbringing and family.

Speaking in an interview with Abena Ghana on the Journey TV programme on Adom TV and the host's social media platforms, the actress explained that her conversion to Islam was something she had always felt destined to do.

According to Akuapem Poloo, most of her friends while growing up were Muslims, which exposed her to the Islamic faith from an early age.

She further disclosed that when she gave birth to her first son, he was raised as a Muslim, and she did not want him to experience confusion regarding religious differences within the family. This, she explained, contributed to her decision to fully embrace Islam.

The actress also dismissed rumours suggesting that her conversion was sponsored by an Alhaji, insisting that her decision was not motivated by financial benefits or any individual.

She clarified that the father of her last-born child is not a Muslim, further dismissing suggestions that her religious conversion was influenced by her relationship.

Akuapem Poloo's explanation comes amid public discussions surrounding her decision to change her religious affiliation.