How Popular Singer, Chidinma Ekile Survived A Near-Death 40-Day Dry Fast

By St. Johnson Adegboyega

Nigerian gospel singer and Kedike crooner, Chidinma Ekile, has shocked fans with a chilling revelation about how she almost lost her life during a rigorous 40-day fast. Speaking in a recent church interview, the “Jehovah Overdo” singer detailed how the intense spiritual exercise nearly pushed her body beyond its physical limits.

Chidinma, who famously transitioned from secular to gospel music in 2021, shared that she embarked on the prolonged fasting period in pursuit of deeper spiritual understanding and connection with God. According to her, the journey was not only mentally and spiritually demanding, but it also came with severe physical consequences that almost cost her life.

Chidinma revealed that her decision to go on the extended fast wasn’t made lightly. According to her, she received what she described as a “divine instruction” to separate herself from the physical world for 40 days in fasting and prayer. Trusting God completely, she obeyed without questioning the spiritual prompt.

The singer said the goal was to seek clarity and direction concerning her ministry, music, and divine purpose. She explained that the calling to the fast came after persistent feelings of spiritual dryness and a desire to be completely immersed in God’s presence. However, she admitted that she underestimated the toll the fast would take on her body.

As the fast progressed, Chidinma experienced several frightening physical symptoms including extreme fatigue, dizziness, and even collapse. At a point, she said her body felt like it was shutting down, and she could barely walk or talk. “It was as if my spirit was leaving my body,” she said, recounting the terrifying moment she believed she wouldn’t make it.
She narrated how friends and loved ones grew extremely concerned, but she was determined to complete the 40-day spiritual assignment. Chidinma also admitted she didn’t initially inform anyone about the fast to avoid discouragement or criticism, but this secrecy contributed to the dangers she faced when her health began deteriorating rapidly.

In what she described as a miraculous turn of events, Chidinma explained that God intervened just when her strength failed completely. According to her, she had a supernatural encounter during one of her fainting episodes where she felt herself lifted and revived by an unseen force. “It was like heaven held me together,” she shared emotionally.
She believes this divine encounter was proof that the fast, although physically brutal, was spiritually significant and protected by God. Chidinma emphasized that it was this divine hand that pulled her back from the edge of death, restoring her energy and pushing her through to the final days of the fast.

Chidinma has since advised fellow believers to approach fasting with both faith and wisdom. While she stands by her decision to fast for 40 days, she admitted that she would now seek medical advice and spiritual mentorship before undertaking such a physically demanding exercise again.
She stressed the importance of listening to one’s body and ensuring that fasting is done with proper knowledge, hydration (if not a dry fast), and accountability. Her experience has become a powerful teaching moment for others in the Christian faith about the need for balance between spiritual zeal and physical health.

Following her revelation, fans have flooded her social media pages with messages of concern, admiration, and prayers. Many expressed shock at the intensity of her experience, while others thanked her for shedding light on the dangers of extreme fasting done in isolation and secrecy.
Despite the traumatic experience, Chidinma says her faith in God has grown stronger than ever. She remains committed to her gospel music ministry and continues to inspire others through her testimony, reminding believers that while spiritual discipline is vital, self-preservation and divine timing are equally important. Her story has since gone viral, sparking conversations about faith, fasting, and self-care in modern Christianity.