₦airaland Forum

Lukgaf:
From the onset, the Yoruba people, before the advent of Islam and Christianity, practiced traditional religion centered around various deities such as Sango, Ogun, Yemoja, and others. These practices are generally referred to as “Ìṣẹ̀ṣe.”

However, it is important to distinguish between Yoruba culture and Ìṣẹ̀ṣe worship. Yoruba culture is rich in values that all of us regardless of faith can and should uphold: good manners, elegant dress (like agbada), respect for elders, hospitality, and love for knowledge. These are cultural virtues, not acts of worship.

The challenge arises when the Ìṣẹ̀ṣe (traditional religious) elements are made compulsory for anyone aspiring to Yoruba kingship. Traditionally, those who want to become kings are expected to undergo certain rites that include worshiping or pledging allegiance to these deities. This practice effectively excludes Muslims and Christians, even if they are rightful heirs to the throne because it compels them to act against their faith.

This is an injustice and a clear contradiction of fairness and religious freedom. No Yoruba person is “more Yoruba” than another because of their religion. Being Yoruba is a matter of heritage, not worship.

The recent controversy following the passing of the Awujale of Ijebu, a devoted Muslim until his death shows how deep this misunderstanding runs. His burial according to Islamic rites sparked criticism from those who believe every Yoruba king must adhere to traditional rituals. But this should not be so. A Muslim king should be buried as a Muslim; likewise, a Christian as a Christian.

It is time for the government and traditional councils to revisit these outdated customs. Laws or declarations should ensure that any qualified Yoruba person: Muslim, Christian, or traditionalist can ascend the throne and live and die according to their faith.

Let us continue to celebrate our culture—our dress, food, language, and good morals but not impose Ìṣẹ̀ṣe as a religious condition. Promoting Yoruba culture should never mean forcing one form of worship upon another.

Our diversity is our strength. Let us protect it.

PS: Don't forget to recite Suratul Khaf

Interesting15:
On Wednesday 8th of October, 2025, the social enterprise I founded, Talent To Prosperity Network, executed a community development outreach and seminar at Learnfast Comprehensive Academy, Ojo, Lagos, the secondary school I graduated from back in 2011.

When the students were made aware that I graduated from the school in 2011, they were so thrilled because several of them were not even born then (lol).

I utilised the outreach to educate, motivate, and encouraged the young chaps. They were not only taught to enhance their creative skills via creative reading, but were also admonished to be serious with their lives and shun dangerous vices that could hinder them from achieving greatness, so they too could come back after some years to motivate the next generation.

Some of my teachers still working in the school couldn't stop flaunting me in front of the students with words like "He's one of the most intelligent in his set", "He's a bona-fide product of this school", etc.

Before leaving, I gave out free novels.

I'm forever grateful to God for grace and empowerment.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sunday-akanni-moshood-8138b033b_i-went-back-to-my-former-secondary-school-activity-7382103700925898753-p7JU?utm_source=social_share_video_v2&utm_medium=android_app&rcm=ACoAAFViT48BYmS0hSdbIMnZk6ZZW6Tz-LwwmBc&utm_campaign=whatsapp

franchasng:
I understand you very well and I also agree with your points, but one thing you guys fail to understand is the fact that natural gift or talent is given and not learned, and there is no way a learned talent can outshine a natural talent. And there's nothing that said Igbos must remain constant...they are evolving beyond what you think. Another thing making Igbos a strong business, and international trade force is the global network built by Igbo people's globetrotting habit of many decades. That Igbo waka waka life has made Igbos a great pillar in global trade cos you must be on ground to know certain things and to do some things in business....there is nowhere or place in the world you won't find an Igbo man mixed with the locals and some have even become locals too lolz....whereas our brothers in Nigeria brag that they don't travel anyhow cos their region is flowing with milk and honey....so you cannot eat your cake and have it...as Igbos de do waka waka, na so them de build trade and business network all over the world...you cannot beat that by sitting in your region and tweeting or designing an app...you must go there at some point...na wetin make Europe conquer and rule the world.


Besides, Igbos like myself are as innovative as you can ever imagine, don't measure Igbo businesses and entrepreneurship strides by the Igbo peasant traders you see in your area or those you see in your local markets....we have evolved beyond your understanding, that's my point.

In my business sector, as small as we are, we are leading technology innovation in that sector...we are always the first to initiate new ideas using technology. I am a trained engineer who have versed natural talent in writing and public speaking, add this to learned skills like coding, programming, digital marketing, blogging, AI (still learning) plus a natural flare for global history (war, conflicts, politics, science, technology business and economy), you can see where I am driving at?

In my small travel to one or few countries, I met fellow Igbo brothers who have taken over market sectors in some Asian countries (not China)....forget some unscrupulous Igbo boys using drug peddling to demarket Igbos, we are too entrepreneurial and innovative to a fault I must tell you. Sometimes I marvel at the never-existing ideas that run through my head.....sometimes I look back at some things I achieved in business with nothing and I just give God the glory.....you won't understand until you put body and confirm


My brother, Igbo esika.....Igbo di too much when it comes to business and entrepreneurship.....if they get a country and succeed in having solid leadership in their new country, believe me, China will be shocked, the world will be shocked with their achievement in few decades of independence

Seun:
Dear Nairalanders,

We are ramping things up. Here are some things we have done recently:

1. We gave Nairaland's theme a little facelift, fixing buttons, pagination, separators, and other little things.

2. We implemented a dark mode for Nairaland with the most intuitive UX: a sun toggle on your upper right.

3. We further relaxed the minimum character rule because many people were still struggling with it.

We are also trying to make our moderation bot (aka antispam bot) more accurate. Bear with us on that.

What else do you want us to work on?

Best Regards.

franchasng:
So you actually took that content creator's criticism of VDM serious?


So you truly believe that Igbo businesses are stuck in the ancient middleman method?

I am Igbo, my business is even more innovative than Amazon, Tesla, etc. una no fit understand, it is God's gift.


Even Chinese de marvel at our business and entrepreneurship strides.


It is Nigeria that's holding us down, we suppose de compete with China in some industries no jokes



My bro, we Igbos are too innovative, Igbo businesses have already left th coast, we have evolved, we have sailed above the sea level, we don japa self, our network is now global, just name any country on earth, so catching up is no longer easy for others, that's the sad truth, it's all as a result of decades of resilience, dedication, vision and God's help

Kalulu44:
Honestly I won't lie, it was from people's comments that I get to understand the whole saga. Mehn that Kema girl wuked sha. See exposure. But why is the Winifred girl not proud of her natural beauty

Goldrosewine:
So my friend came around and I just wanted to show her around the yard and our very small veggie garden. Saw this thing on the ground, near perfect camouflage but the slittering movements gave it away.

You need to see the way my friend jumped and screamed.🤦 But all these Nairaland snake killers have been giving me morals lately😋 removed one of the boots (my dad always emphasized on wearing rubber boots when going into our garden) and smashed it with it.

Dada came running out but I had already finished the job. My kid sister tryna downplay my achievement said it's too tiny🤣 But Dada just kept on blushing and said I did a good job cux no snake is too tiny.
We burned the demon🔥🔥🫢

Last picture is me, pretty face but I am now a certified snake killer🤣 I dedicate this achievement to falseprophet1

press9jatv:
Sincerely this food here will be delicious. Wow Koreans are enjoying oooo. Na Igbo people loves to eat this kind of delicious meal very well. Na Amala meal Yoruba people loves most.

Kalulu44:
Who knack am like that, am I the one that posted it or just helping you out on what the guy said about funny smell

Kalulu44:
She dey smell sperm sperm if that's what you want to hear hahahaha

torqque7:
Bro that gender think they are smart..my ex did same thing on her birthday,she cunningly avoided spending it with me until latter at night when I went to pick her up and she was smelling funny and I asked her why she was smelling funny lol..some days latter I found out the Olosho was knacked by one yahoo boy like that raw sef. Omoh I just pretend like I didn’t know and kept knacking her and tormenting her psychologically and this Olosho had the nerve to be making threats after we saw a movie of a guy who cheated on his babe and I was like see this mu-mu lol

Last last when I got tired of her na so I cast the matter and by then I been don dey another relationship and she was suspecting,then she by herself give herself brain when she realized I was no longer taking her seriously and she come hate me Wella but I no send her papa lol..Trust that gender at your peril..

kentokay71:
she went jare, by fire by force, who born monkey

Racoon:
That this woman still returned to the Senate despire Akpabio shenanigans showed that she is stronger

2chisstore:
Interesting! Her return will definitely shake things up a bit. Let’s see if she picks up from where she stopped or comes back with fresh energy