Big Brother Africa star Uti Nwachukwu has opined on the microblogging site, Twitter that tithing works, but that it is not a necessity.

Taking to his Twitter platform on Wednesday, the reality star stated that tithing was not compulsory and no one will be punished for not participating in it.

Specifically, tithing is a principle in the Christian faith where a believer is expected to part with 10% of their income in return for blessings from God.

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The issue of tithing has remained one of the most controversial topics among Christians in modern times. While some Christians and pastors have said this is compulsory, others have insisted that it is not.

Here is what Uti Nwachukwu had to say about tithing: