Ini Edo Sparks Online Reactions After Praying for Nigeria at Buddhist Temple in Thailand.

Popular Nollywood actress Ini Edo has drawn mixed reactions online following her recent visit to a Buddhist temple in Thailand, where she revealed she prayed for Nigeria.

While on a trip to Thailand, the actress took to Instagram to share captivating photos and videos of her tour of the Big Buddha Temple. Ini was seen exploring the temple grounds and posing in front of a large Buddha statue. In her caption, she noted that one of the highlights of her travels is learning about different cultures, religions, and cuisines.

Ini wrote:

“Greetings fam! My favorite thing about travelling is getting to explore diverse cultures, food, religion and ways of life as a tourism enthusiast. I’ve always been intrigued by the Buddhism religion so I went on to visit the Big Buddha Temple… I sha made a wish that Nigeria will get the healing we so desperately need 🙏… Thai food makes me feel sooo at home 💃🏽 spicy and fresh 😜. Love ya ❤️.”

Her prayerful moment, however, sparked debate online, especially among religious Nigerians. While many fans praised her for embracing cultural exploration, others criticized her visit to a non-Christian religious site, citing biblical passages warning against worshipping other gods.

Some reactions included:

@realwinnerbeautyempire: “Go and read your Bible, Exodus 20:1–5. This is why we’re warned not to worship other gods.”

@ms.denora: “Elegance in every slide 😍.”

@_pureflower: “Statues often carry spirits. Be careful with your spiritual walk.”

@zpeartie: “Everyone has a right to their beliefs. Love should be the true religion.”

Others urged Ini Edo to be mindful of public perceptions while highlighting the importance of religious sensitivity.