Why I Left Church for Three Years – Ariyiike Dimples
Actress and media personality Ariyiike Owolagba (Ariyiike Dimples) has shared how criticism over her attire led her to stop attending her community church for three years. In an ‘Open Up’ podcast interview, Ariyiike explained that an elderly church member told her she would “go to hell” for wearing a pencil skirt, leaving her feeling wrongly judged and unwelcome. Although Ariyiike remains a practicing Christian, she now prefers worshipping elsewhere, away from the judgmental environment she experienced. She urged churches to adapt and simplify their practices, making young people feel accepted without harsh judgment—especially regarding fashion. Ariyiike recounted how the incident was reported to her father, compelling her to send a photo to her mother to prove her decency. She noted that younger congregants have been drifting to other, more inclusive churches, highlighting the need for reform in how churches relate […]