Neglect of traditions is causing untimely deaths – Yul Edochie warns

Veteran Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has shared his thoughts on the rise of untimely deaths among young people, blaming the trend on the neglect of traditional customs and practices.

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In a recent Instagram post, Edochie lamented the increasing number of deaths among individuals in their twenties, thirties, and forties.

He attributed the phenomenon to society’s shift from indigenous traditions to foreign religions since the westernization of the country.

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The father of five explained that powerful spirits once revered in traditional practices are now angered by their abandonment, leading to dire consequences. He urged Nigerians to return to their roots and embrace their “pure and powerful” traditions.

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He wrote…

“Too many premature deaths these days. Young people dying in their twenties, thirties, forties. It is not normal. It is happening because we have abandoned our traditional ways and embraced the ways of oyinbo people.

“The spirits that protect many of us and our lands are angry because they have been relegated. We must go back to our traditional ways, which are very pure and powerful,”.

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The actor’s posts have sparked widespread reactions on his Instagram page, with fans and critics debating his stance on traditions, spirituality, and personal life choices in life.

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