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Why Nigerians Should Stop Burning Shrines, Dieties – Yul Edochie
Renowned Nollywood actor and self-proclaimed pastor, Yul Edochie, ignited a storm of reactions following his recent Facebook proclamation urging against the burning of shrines and deities.
In a post on Saturday, Edochie urged his followers to reconsider their stance on traditional practices, suggesting that not all deities are inherently evil.
The actor’s statement stirred heated debates across social media platforms, with proponents and critics alike weighing in on the matter. Edochie’s assertion that embracing traditional practices could offer a deeper connection to spirituality and cultural heritage resonated with some, while others viewed his stance as a departure from mainstream beliefs.
He wrote: “Stop burning shrines and deities. Not all deities are evil. Oyibo convinced us that all our ways are evil so we could discard our ways & embrace theirs, making slavery easy. We need to wake up & start embracing our tradition. Many deities acknowledge God Almighty. Burning them could bring you perpetual trouble. If you don’t understand something, leave it. If it’s not disturbing you, don’t disturb it.”
This is not the first time Yul Edochie has courted controversy with his public statements. The actor, who has also ventured into preaching, has previously used his platform to advocate for polygamy and encourage followers to accept Jesus, alongside his second wife, Judy Austin.
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Biztellers gathered some reactions from his followers, see them below;
@Robindo Robinson said “Yes pastor, but God says you shall worship no other gods beside me. Deity means ancestral god, and a believer is not to acknowledge such coz it doesn’t safe anyone. You are either of God or the ancestral deity , u can never be in between.”
@Barrah Collins said “I am not surprised.
What do you expect from a man that called himself into Ministry.”
@Hrh Brume wrote “You don do politician, actor, singer, pastor, entrepreneur, businessman, content creation, etc… I know say you go enta native, you don dey enta small small…Native dockey🙌🏽”
@Goodness Good said “Yul u are called to serve traditionally so remove that J boy from ur mouth and face tradition specifically. Ezedibia”
Nigeria’s Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina has claimed the No. 2 spot on the Miss Universe Pre-Arrival Hot Picks, solidifying her position as a top contender in the upcoming November 16, 2024, pageant.
As excitement builds for Miss Universe 2024, Adetshina’s ranking has sparked national pride and optimism in Nigeria, with many hopeful she could secure the title.
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Adetshina arrived in Mexico last month to prepare for the competition and has since captured widespread attention.
However, her path to Miss Universe has been marked by challenges.
Initially competing as Miss Taraba in Miss Universe Nigeria, she withdrew from the Miss South Africa pageant following online backlash regarding her nationality and accusations of fraud by the South African Home Office.
This setback, however, did not deter her ambitions.
Her current standing as a top pick underscores her growing international recognition and support, positioning her as a formidable contender ahead of the competition.
Many have taken to social media to voice their support, with some declaring her Nigeria’s best chance yet to secure the Miss Universe crown.
Nigerians have been ranked among the top social media users globally, with 2024 data positioning the country fifth in the world for average daily time spent online.
According to figures from Cable.co.uk and We Are Social, shared by World of Statistics on X, Nigerians spend an average of 3 hours and 23 minutes per day on social media.
Leading the global list is Kenya, where users spend the most time on social media at 3 hours and 43 minutes daily. South Africa follows closely with 3 hours and 37 minutes, Brazil with 3 hours and 34 minutes, and the Philippines at 3 hours and 33 minutes.
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With an average of 3 hours and 23 minutes, Nigeria ranks just behind these top four countries in social media engagement.
Other nations with notable social media usage include Colombia at 3 hours and 22 minutes, Chile and Indonesia both at 3 hours and 11 minutes. Completing the top ten are Saudi Arabia and Argentina, with daily averages of 3 hours and 10 minutes and 3 hours and 8 minutes, respectively.
By comparison, some countries report lower social media usage. Ghana averages 2 hours and 43 minutes, Egypt 2 hours and 41 minutes, and Thailand 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Among European countries, social media engagement is generally lower, with Portugal averaging 2 hours and 23 minutes, Romania 2 hours and 20 minutes, and Italy 2 hours and 17 minutes, highlighting significant regional variations in social media usage.
Full list:
Kenya – 03:43
South Africa – 03:37
Brazil – 03:34
Philippines – 03:33
Nigeria – 03:23
Colombia – 03:22
Chile – 03:11
Indonesia – 03:11
Saudi Arabia – 03:10
Argentina – 03:08
Mexico – 03:04
Malaysia – 02:48
Ghana – 02:43
Egypt – 02:41
Thailand – 02:30
Bulgaria – 02:26
Vietnam – 02:23
Portugal – 02:23
Romania – 02:20
Italy – 02:17
Renowned Nollywood director and editor, Dimeji Ajibola, has passed away.
Ajibola reportedly died in the early hours of November 3, 2024, following a battle with an undisclosed illness.
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Actor Bolanle Ninalowo confirmed the tragic news through an Instagram post featuring a photo captioned: “I love you, brother, and I miss you, Dimeji Ajibola. May God heal your family and loved ones. Till we meet again, didi dox, rest on the champ.”
Ajibola was known for directing the 2023 Nigerian crime thriller series ‘Shanty Town’ and the 2012 award-winning urban musical film ‘Hoodrush,’ which earned accolades such as Best Movie at the 2012 Green Me Film Festival in Germany, among others.
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March 31, 2024 at 4:39 am
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