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Nigerian comedian I Go Save (Otaghware Onodjayeke) publicly criticized Toyin Lawani and others for observing Halloween.
On October 31, 2021, Americans and people worldwide observed Halloween, with many Nigerians participating in the festivities by donning elaborate costumes, joining in the global celebration.
On Instagram, I Go Save called out Nigerians for their hypocrisy, questioning why they enthusiastically celebrate Halloween, a foreign holiday with pagan origins, while condemning local traditional practices and idol worship, such as Okere Juju, Ifa, and others.
“Una dey celebrate Halloween but call Okere Juju, Ifa, Ayelala, Igbe, Olokun worshippers, et al. Idol worshippers. Make una dey do well na”.
REACTIONS;
One Mash Beauty Bar wrote, “I just don’t understand why we Africans copy and the White people never copied us
One Bodywork by Amy_Haven wrote, “Aren’t we tired of these complaints already? Every year! Allow people be. Happy new month
One Feat of Godd wrote, “Don’t mind these people
One Living Stoneony wrote, “Halloween na juju wey go Harvard
One Aronz_71 wrote, “See Nigerians like clout a lot, that’s why not black Americans do not like us cus what in the hell? How did Nigeria get to start celebrating Halloween
One The Grief Circle Naija wrote, “This is the effect of globalization
One Only1_Adaeze wrote, “Confuse religion, confuse religion
One It’s Fummy Star wrote, “Sincerely any genuine Christian celebrating it is a lukewarm believer
One Mr Dozix wrote, “Nigerians celebrate Halloween but call masquerades satanic. Who brain washed us?”.
One Only1_Adaeze wrote, “Confuse religion, confuse religion
Also Solomon Buchi, a media personality and life coach, previously echoed similar sentiments, criticizing Nigerians who eagerly celebrate Halloween while neglecting their own indigenous festivals. He highlighted the irony of Nigerians bypassing traditional events like the New Yam festival, yet enthusiastically embracing foreign holidays.
MC Fish, Anita Joseph’s husband, urged Africans to proudly embrace their heritage and cultural traditions, rather than adopting Western celebrations. He emphasized that it’s illogical to view African customs as primitive while embracing foreign traditions without understanding their origins. He advocated for genuine representation of Africa, going beyond superficial identity and instead, embracing its rich cultural roots from the heart.