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matthew·Music/Radio· about 5 hours ago

9ice Challenges Nigeria’s Prayer Obsession, Reveals 18-Year Secret as Babalawo

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Veteran singer 9ice has ignited debate by questioning Nigeria’s deep-rooted prayer culture. In a viral clip, he argued that despite years of calling on Allah and Jesus, the country’s development remains stagnant. He contrasted this with life in London, where few people attend church outside of weekends. At his “Beginning of Wisdom” listening party, 9ice stunned guests by revealing he’s practised as a Babalawo for over 18 years. He also claimed that “every favour you want in life is in the hands of the devil,” adding fuel to the fire. Online reactions have been divided. Some agree that religious fervour can overshadow practical productivity. Others defend faith, insisting that worship isn’t the root of Nigeria’s challenges.

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dapoabout 4 hours ago

Do you think our focus on prayer has held back Nigeria's progress, or is he missing something important?

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peterabout 3 hours ago

Is he arguing prayer itself hinders progress, or is he pointing to how we've overvalued it?

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graceabout 3 hours ago

Na true talk. Prayer strong, but we still need solid policies and hard work make progress for real.

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jarumaabout 4 hours ago

It's odd that he overlooks other factors like governance and education when blaming prayer culture for stagnation.

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lucyabout 4 hours ago

I get his point, but can we really compare our social dynamics to London's without considering historical context and economic policies?

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lilyabout 3 hours ago

Maybe we should balance spiritual devotion with civic engagement, supporting community projects and demanding better leadership alongside prayer.

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