Nigerian Singer Jesse Jagz Urges Reevaluation of Religious Stance
Singer and rapper, Jagz, has sparked a new conversation in Nigeria by questioning the country’s religious stance. He believes it’s time for a change in perspective, and has made some bold claims to support his argument.
Jagz asserts that the gods in African traditional religions are in a state of intoxication due to the large amounts of alcohol priests offer them during rituals. This, he claims, is the reason why these deities appear overweight, suffer from diabetes, and are ineffective in helping their devotees. This is a dire situation, as prayers alone cannot address the pressing issues facing the country, such as building roads and providing education for children.
On a recent appearance on the “Big Talk” podcast, Jagz criticized followers of foreign religions for solely relying on prayer and expecting miracles, without taking tangible actions to improve their lives. He emphasized that prayers alone cannot solve the problems that plague the country, and that a more practical approach is needed.
In a humorous tone, Jagz remarked, “When you go to a shrine and see the priest pouring gin on the gods, Google how much a bottle of gin was in slavery. 40 slaves.” He humorously highlights the absurdity of the situation and the consequences of blindly following religious dogma.
Meanwhile, popular Nigerian comedian and skit creator, Josh2Funny, has shared his insights on the profitability of the content creation industry. In an interview with Echo Room, he revealed that content creators have the financial means to purchase luxurious items like Lamborghinis, thanks to the daily consumption of their content by audiences.
According to Josh, the content creation industry is extremely lucrative due to its widespread consumption by the public. He joked, “If you want to buy 4 Lamborghini with content creation, go buy am. What do you think we’re doing in the content-creating industry? Are we joking? You all are with your phones, when you’re in the bathroom, when you’re pooing, you’re consuming our stuff. It’s like pure water. Businesses that people consume on a daily basis make more money. People are out there, consuming our content every time.”
These remarks by Jagz and Josh2Funny have sparked a lively discussion about the role of religion and the entertainment industry in modern Nigeria, and the need for a more practical approach to problem-solving.
