Nigerian actress and model Beverly Osu has opened up about a surprising chapter of her life, revealing that she once seriously considered becoming a Reverend Sister before finding her path in the entertainment industry.
Speaking during an appearance on the CreativiTea Podcast, Osu shared that her early aspirations were heavily influenced by her upbringing and education in a Catholic environment. She attended a Catholic school in Enugu, where she developed a deep admiration for religious life.
“I was meant to be a Reverend Sister. I wanted to really be a Reverend Sister. Now, I am doing God’s work in other ways,” she said.
According to Osu, her fascination with the priesthood and religious sisterhood stemmed not only from faith but also from the discipline and orderliness associated with the lifestyle.
“I love how they dress. Because I am meticulous and very neat, I just loved how clean the priests and Reverend Sisters were. Literally, that was it,” she explained.
Despite her initial plans, Osu’s journey eventually took a different turn, leading her into acting and reality television, where she has since built a successful career.
Reflecting on her background, the actress noted that she was raised in Lagos, moving between Surulere, Yaba, and Ojuelegba, in what she described as a strongly Catholic-oriented home.
“I grew up in Lagos, in Surulere, and from Surulere I moved to Yaba, Ojuelegba. I am a Lagos girl. I grew up in a very Catholic-oriented home. This is not just being Catholic in Africa, far and wide,” she said.
Osu also addressed past criticism over a photoshoot in which she dressed as a Reverend Sister, clarifying that it was purely artistic and not intended to offend or spark controversy.
“People just read meaning into it. Nigerians just like to talk. It wasn’t a big deal. It was just arty,” she said.
Responding to the “controversial” label often attached to her, Osu maintained that she has never intentionally sought to provoke reactions.
“I have never meant any harm. I have never done anything with the mindset to be controversial. I just came across the word ‘controversial’. People say I am controversial, but I am just being me,” she concluded.
Her revelations have sparked conversations online, with many fans expressing surprise at her early ambitions and praising her honesty.
