Ada Jesus

Nigerian actress and comedian (1998–2021)

Ada Jesus

Born|

Mercy Mmesoma Obi

(1998-04-19)19 April 1998

Orlu, Imo, Nigeria

Died| 21 April 2021(2021-04-21) (aged 23)

Zenith Medical & Kidney Centre, Abuja, Nigeria

Alma mater| Imo State University
Occupations|

* Actress
* comedian

Spouse|

Kingsley Nnadi

(m. 2019)​

Children| 1

Mercy Mmesoma Obi Nnadi (née Obi; 19 April 1998 – 21 April 2021), popularly known as Ada Jesus was a Nigerian actress and comedian.

## Early life and education

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Ada Jesus was from Orlu, Imo, Nigeria. She graduated from Imo State University.[1][2][3][4]

## Career

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Ada Jesus started modelling and attending auditions for movies and TV serials after she graduated from the university. She also worked as a housekeeper for a retired pilot, before starting her career as a stand-up comedian where she performed at events and shows. Ada Jesus became popular when she started posting comedy skits in Igbo language on Instagram and Facebook in 2018.[5][6][7]

## Sickness and death

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In December 2020, Ada Jesus was diagnosed with kidney disease which left her paralysed and using a wheelchair, causing her body to swell, especially her face and stomach. She was later admitted to New Hope Hospital, Onitsha, Anambra State. In April 2021, when her health deteriorated further, she went to ask for forgiveness from pastor Odumeje, the founder of Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, actress Rita Edochie and an Asaba based native doctor, Chi Marine Temple. Ada Jesus accused pastor Odumeje of conniving with Rita Edochie to stage fake miracles and deceive people in his church. She also claimed she arranged people for fake miracles in the church and helped Rita Edochie get men to sleep with her. She went further and attacked Chi Marine Temple whom she mocked and called a fake native doctor.[8][9][10][11]

Chi Marine Temple forgave her when she visited him, but Odumeje and Rita Edochie refused to forgive her and instead cursed her and said her generations will suffer for the insults and lies against him. Odumeje told her to provide evidence to back her claims, adding that nobody speaks against him and goes scot-free, while Rita Edochie said she will not recover from the ailment. On 11 April 2021, Rita Edochie forgave her.[12][13][14][15] On 14 April 2021, aided by human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu, she was moved from New Hope Hospital, Onitsha, Anambra State to Zenith Medical & Kidney Centre, Abuja, Nigeria where her health improved and she was able to do certain things she couldn't do before.[6] On 17 April 2021, Odumeje forgave her and donated ₦1 million for her treatment which Ada Jesus's mother openly rejected.[16][17][18]

On 20 April 2021, she suffered a cardiac arrest in the night and was rushed to the intensive care unit of Zenith Medical & Kidney Centre where the doctors monitored her; she died the following morning at approximately 7:15 am.[19][20][21][22]

## Personal life

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Ada Jesus was the third child in her family. She married Kingsley Nnadi on 5 April 2019 and gave birth to a daughter on 6 December 2019.[23][24][25][26]

## References

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1. ^ Egobiambu, Emmanuel (21 April 2021). "Comedienne 'Ada Jesus' Dies Two Days After Celebrating Birthday". Channels TV. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
2. ^ John-Mark, Aisha (21 April 2021). "Comedienne Ada Jesus Has died". Voice of Nigeria. Archived from the original on 21 April 2021. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
3. ^ "How Comedienne, Ada Jesus Accused Prophet Odumeje, Rita Edochie Of Staging Fake Miracles Before Her Death". Sahara Reporters. 21 April 2021. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
4. ^ Olonilua, Ademola (21 April 2021). "Ada Jesus died due to Nigeria's poor healthcare system- Nigerian Tweeps". The Punch Newspaper. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
5. ^ "Comedian Ada Jesus dies of kidney complications". Ripples Nigeria. 21 April 2021. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
6. ^ a b "Popular Nigerian comedienne Ada Jesus dies, her battle with Prophet Odumeje". TheNEWS magazine. 21 April 2021. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
7. ^ "Who is Ada Jesus: Biography of di Nigerian Comedian wey die from Kidney disease". BBC News Pidgin. 21 April 2021. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
8. ^ Olonilua, Ademola (22 April 2021). "Rita Edochie reacts after demise of Ada Jesus". The Punch Newspaper. Retrieved 22 April 2021.
9. ^ Adelagun, Oluwakemi (21 April 2021). "Popular comedienne Ada Jesus is dead". Premium Times. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
10. ^ "Comedienne Ada Jesus dies at 22". TVC News. 21 April 2021. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
11. ^ Nwachukwu, John Owen (21 April 2021). "Popular Comedian, Ada Jesus dies after clash with Anambra Prophet". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
12. ^ Ososanya, Tunde. "Prophet Odumeje, Rita Edochie Blow hot, Vow never to Forgive Ada Jesus as They Rain Curses on Her". Legit.ng. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
13. ^ Ojo, James (12 April 2021). "Rita Edochie: Ada Jesus' predicaments have vindicated me… stop insulting Odumeje". The Cable Lifestyle. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
14. ^ Dada, Adekunle (18 April 2021). "Video: Odumeje Forgives Ada Jesus, Offers Her Family N1 Million For Her Treatment". Within Nigeria. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
15. ^ Areo, Damola. "Odumeje Forgives Ada Jesus, Donates For Her Treatment". Concise. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
16. ^ Arogbonlo, Israel (21 April 2021). "The Genesis to Revelation of Ada Jesus' death". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
17. ^ "Prophet Odumeje Forgives Comedienne Ada Jesus, Gifts Her Family N1m". The Herald Newspaper. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
18. ^ Maymunah, Ajetunmobi. "What We need is Forgiveness not His Money: Ada Jesus' Mum Says as She Rejects N1m from Prophet Odumeje". Legit.ng. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
19. ^ Adekanye, Modupeoluwa (21 April 2021). "Comedienne Ada Jesus Dead After Battle With Kidney Disease". The Guardian Newspaper. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
20. ^ "Ada Jesus dead: Nigerian Comedian, Ada Jesus don die afta battle wit Kidney disease". BBC News Pidgin. 21 April 2021. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
21. ^ Nwosu, Philip (21 April 2021). "Comedian 'Ada Jesus' dies". The Sun Newspaper. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
22. ^ Olonilua, Ademola (21 April 2021). "Comedienne Ada Jesus dies two days after celebrating birthday". The Punch Newspaper. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
23. ^ Oamen, Samuel (21 April 2021). "Seven things you may not know about Ada Jesus". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
24. ^ Olonilua, Ademola (21 April 2021). "Five things you didn't know about Ada Jesus". The Punch Newspaper. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
25. ^ "Ada Jesus death: Nwada a alaala mmụọ". BBC Igbo. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
26. ^ "Ada Jesus dead: Rita Edochie, Odumeje na ihe ndị ọzọ a na-ekwu maka ọnwụ Ada Jesus". BBC Igbo. 21 April 2021. Retrieved 21 April 2021.

*[m.]: married