Nigerian singer Seun Kuti recently shared his perspective on Nigerian Christians and their pursuit of wealth in a podcast called ‘Spill with Phyna.’ Kuti expressed his concerns about followers blindly supporting their religious leaders despite their flaws, attributing it to a lack of sufficient knowledge of the Bible.
In Kuti’s view, many Christians in Nigeria are more focused on becoming wealthy than truly following the gospel. He suggested that the practice of Christianity in the country has deviated from its spiritual essence, and believers are primarily driven by a desire for financial prosperity. Kuti even went on to speculate that if Jesus were to return, some Nigerian Christians might criticize and call for his death.
According to Kuti, the two main motivations for practicing Christianity in Nigeria seem to be the pursuit of wealth or the aspiration to reach heaven and meet Jesus. This revelation raises questions about the priorities and understanding of the gospel among the Christian community in Nigeria. You can watch the video for more details.
"Every Christian in Nigeria just wants to be rich"
– Seun Kuti pic.twitter.com/qz3JAYNrpC
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