I wanted to be become a Reverend sister – Beverly Osu

Actress and ex-reality star Beverly Osu has revealed that becoming a Reverend Sister was once her biggest dream before she eventually ventured into acting and entertainment

The actress said she was raised in a devout Catholic family and attended Daughters Of Divine Love Juniorate in Enugu, where she seriously considered joining the religious order. However, life took a different turn, leading her to pursue a career in the entertainment industry instead.

Beverly explained that her admiration for priests and Reverend Sisters was largely inspired by their discipline, neatness and appearance, qualities she found appealing while growing up.

She also addressed the criticism she received years ago after posing as a Reverend Sister in a photoshoot. According to her, the shoot was purely artistic and was never intended to mock or disrespect the Catholic faith.

The actress further dismissed claims that she is controversial, insisting she has always acted according to her personality and has never deliberately sought attention through provocative actions.

“I grew up in Lagos, in Surulere, and from Surulere I moved to Yaba, Ojuelegba. I am a Lagos girl.

“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.

“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.

“I grew up in a very Catholic-oriented home. This is not just being Catholic in Africa, far and wide. People just read meaning to it. Nigerians just like to talk. It wasn’t a big deal. It was just arty.

“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.”