"She Is the Mary of Our Time" — Rita Edochie Defends May Edochie Amid Blasphemy Accusations |
Veteran Nollywood actress Rita Edochie has spoken out strongly in defense of May Edochie, after the latter came under fire for dressing as the Blessed Virgin Mary in a series of Easter-themed photos.
The images, which May shared on Easter Monday, featured her in a white robe and blue veil — a look traditionally associated with the Mother of Jesus Christ. While many fans praised the symbolism and grace of the portrayal, others accused her of blasphemy and claimed she had crossed a sacred line.
📣 Rita Edochie Speaks: “Heal First”
In a swift and fiery response, Rita Edochie took to social media to rebuke the critics, calling their outrage misplaced and hypocritical. She wrote:
“The colours of your problem is way undetectable. You all need to heal.”
Rita didn’t mince words either when she called May “the visible Mother Mary we can see in this century.”
🗣️ Public Reaction: Art or Irreverence?
The debate has since spiraled on social media. While some fans felt May’s portrayal was artistic and reverent, others insisted that dressing like the Virgin Mary is sacred ground — not to be stepped on lightly.
“People dress as saints every year in churches for plays and Easter dramas. What’s different here?” one user argued.
Another countered, “This isn’t a drama. It’s a photoshoot. She’s not a canonized figure — this is crossing the line.”
✍🏾 Opinion Corner: When Devotion Meets Expression
In a world where faith meets fashion and symbolism meets storytelling, it’s no surprise that religious expression often stirs emotions. But here's the question — was May's act a blasphemy, or a bold celebration of purity and hope?
It’s important to note that art and religion have always been intertwined. From stained glass windows to biblical movies, representations of holy figures have long been tools of connection and reflection. If anything, May's photos have stirred the conversation of how we, as a modern society, visually express faith.
And with Rita Edochie throwing her full support behind her, the message is clear: to some, May isn’t mocking Mary — she’s embodying her.
📲 What Do You Think?
Was May’s portrayal of the Virgin Mary out of line?
Should public figures be more cautious with religious symbolism?
Or is this just another example of creativity clashing with culture?
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