By Seyi Peters

Alhaji or Alhaja - the honorific title given to a devout Muslim who has completed the once-in-a-life-time pilgrimage to Mecca - carries the kudos of the knighthood in the Commonwealth world. Like turning 'Sir' one who has completed Hajj is vaunted with the proud pre-fix before their name, and so joins the ranks of the global faithful everywhere.

Celebrities with their eye on the glory, more than any other starry eyed members of society, love the chance to be piled with more titles and honors, especially if they have failed to bag international recognized awards.

Whether they're more famous for their good acting, expensive lifestyles or scandalous private lives, many of Nigerian darling celebrities are taking a break from the hype to make that spiritual journey to Mecca for Hajj or Umrah.

During this holy Hajj week we have spotted some of our Yoruba celebs who like to flirt with their religion like their fans. Some use it to repair marriages - the ultimate couple counselling - others to earn brownie points with the Almighty and wipe their scandal-ridden slates clean.

Nollywood stars, Dayo Amusa and Fathia Balogun have joined a growing list of Yoruba actresses like Tayo Odueke aka Sikirat Sindodo, Kemi Afolabi and Laide Bakare to observe this years Hajj Pilgrimage. They celebs were spotted at different times wearing Hijabs at the Hollyland.

Celebs can be good Muslims too, their public pilgrimages suggest. But is there more to these religious sacrifices than meets the eye?


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