Nigerian comedian and actor Ayo Makun, known as AY, says he stopped attending church and questions how the institution handles grace and public image. According to reports, AY links his departure to negative narratives and to an incident in which he was reportedly removed from participating in a church programme. Vanguard reports that AY claims church officials stepped in due to concerns about how his involvement would be viewed publicly, prompting him to distance himself from church activities. Another outlet also states that AY explains he stayed away after stories emerged that affected how the church was perceived, and that he considered whether the church’s role in offering grace was being reflected in his experience. While the coverage focuses on AY’s personal account and his critique of the church’s approach, both sources agree on the core points: AY publicly discusses his decision to stop attending church, and he attributes it to an episode involving his removal from a church programme and resulting concerns about public perception. The reports do not provide further details from church representatives in the excerpts shared.