Legendary Afrobeat singer, Abolore Akande, well known as 9ice, has stirred online controversy by claiming that foreign religions and prayers have failed to improve Nigeria in any meaningful way.
Speaking at a recent event covered by Gold Myne TV, the Gongo Aso crooner criticised Nigerians who practise Christianity and Islam, arguing that constant prayers have not advanced the nation amid its security and economic challenges.
“You will leave Nigeria and go to Mecca to lick rock all in the name of Kabba. Ever since you have been calling on Allah and Jesus, this country hasn’t gotten any better,” 9ice said. “If you go to London, nobody goes to church there yet they are better than Nigeria. They go to work on Sundays, but Nigerians go to church. A lot of Nigerians spend most of their time in church in the name of weekly services. They pray over everything, including things that should fix themselves.”
The singer, a self-proclaimed traditionalist, revealed in an August 2025 interview with Nancy Isime that he turned to traditional religion after an Ifa priest healed him from a “spiritual attack” that left him vomiting blood for six months. He added that he regrets not embracing traditionalism sooner.
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