Nigerian singer 9ice at a recent event covered by Gold Myne TV has sparked controversy by stating that religion and prayers haven’t improved Nigeria’s situation. He expressed frustration that despite the country’s abundant natural resources, including crude oil, and constant prayers to Allah and Jesus, Nigeria remains stagnant. 9ice compared Nigeria’s culture of constant church and mosque attendance to London’s work-focused lifestyle, suggesting that Nigerians should prioritize productivity.
“You will leave Nigeria and go to Mecca to go and lick rock all in the name of Kabba. Ever since you have been calling on Allah and Jesus, this country hasn’t gotten any better. If you go to London, nobody goes to church there yet they are better than Nigeria. They go to work on Sundays but Nigerians go to church. A lot of Nigerians spend most their time in church in the name of weekly services.
They pray over everything, including things to should fix themselves” he said speaking in the yoruba language.
The singer, who identifies as a traditionalist, revealed that he turned to Ifa, a traditional Yoruba spiritual system, after experiencing a spiritual attack that left him vomiting blood for six months. He believes that every culture has its own spiritual messengers and emphasized the importance of understanding the spiritual dimension of one’s craft, especially in the music industry.
