Nigerian singer and rapper Jesse Jagz has sparked discussion about religion in Nigeria, urging citizens to reconsider their views on spiritual practices. During his appearance on the ‘Big Talk’ podcast, Jagz made a provocative statement, suggesting that the deities of African traditional religions are “inebriated” due to the alcohol offered to them during rituals, explaining that this could account for their perceived ineffectiveness in aiding their followers.
Jagz went further to critique followers of foreign religions, arguing that many merely pray and expect miracles without taking tangible actions to improve their circumstances. He emphasized that prayer alone cannot replace the necessity for essential social services and proactive measures to address societal needs. His remarks highlight a call for a more engaged and action-oriented approach to faith and community welfare in Nigeria.
“When you go to a shrine and you see the priest pouring gin on the gods, Google how much a bottle of gin was in slavery. 40 slaves.
“Our gods are drunk on alcohol and meat. They are obese and diabetic.
“They can’t help us do anything. Prayers do not build roads or buy books for children. We have forgotten humanity,” he said.