Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has offered a spiritual explanation for the rising cases of early and untimely deaths across Nigeria, claiming the country’s disconnection from its ancestral roots is to blame.
In a Facebook post, Edochie shared his thoughts following a road trip from Anambra State to Arochukwu in Abia State.
The actor expressed shock at the overwhelming number of obituary posters he encountered along the way, describing the experience as deeply unsettling.
“I drove from Anambra to Arochukwu, Abia State. I saw so many obituary posters. Too many early and untimely deaths,” he wrote.
Instead of attributing the trend to poor governance or societal issues, Edochie believes the root cause lies in the spiritual realm. According to him, the increasing death rate is a direct consequence of Nigerians abandoning their traditional religious practices and ancestral values.
“It is because we abandoned our traditional ways. Our ancestors and spirits are angry,” he declared.
The actor went on to advocate for a return to indigenous spiritual beliefs as a solution to the country’s challenges, particularly premature deaths. He emphasized the importance of reconnecting with ancestral spirits, asserting that such alignment could provide protection and restore balance.
“We must go to our traditional religion, align with our ancestors and spirits, and they will fight our battles,” he added.
Edochie warned that the continued pursuit of foreign ideologies and neglect of African spirituality would only widen the disconnect between Nigerians and their spiritual heritage, leaving the people vulnerable to misfortunes.
His remarks have sparked a wave of reactions online, with some users supporting his call for a spiritual return to roots, while others dismissed it as controversial and out of touch.
