Chinonso Ukah, the Nigerian content creator and entertainer popularly known as Nons Miraj, has explained why she chose to step away from the Ada Jesus character that initially brought her widespread recognition.
In a podcast with Taymesan, the skitmaker explained that while the character helped her gain popularity, it eventually restricted how people saw her.
Nons Miraj said she felt the need to evolve and show a different side of herself.
She noticed that the Ada Jesus persona attracted a certain type of audience that no longer matched her goals.
She wanted to reach a broader group and create content that reflected more aspects of her personality.
The entertainer also aimed to attract new connections in her personal life, hoping to meet people who appreciated her beyond the comedy skits.
“After the whole Ada Jesus thing, I was like, ‘What do I do again?’ because people will get tired of you turning people into yam and fish. I got tired, people were thinking I was old. My followers became old men, and I said I need to do something that will make them see all this fineness,” she said.
“Men were attracted to the Ada Jesus character, but older men. I needed the fine bad boy to enter my DM, spend money on me, and let’s see if we can have a relationship.”
The decision to move on was also part of her effort to grow her brand and explore projects beyond the character that made her famous.
Nons Miraj, who hosts The Hunt Game Show, has built a reputation in comedy, acting, and digital content creation.
Her Ada Jesus skits were widely known for their humour and memorable performances.
She discussed the pressures of being in the public eye, saying that people often focus on large deals without understanding the responsibilities that come with them.
Nons Miraj revealed that her work required investing in projects and managing personal commitments, which can be challenging despite outward appearances of success.
The entertainer also mentioned changes in her personal relationships.
Some friendships shifted due to expectations and feelings of entitlement, leading her to distance herself from certain friends.
