Pope Na Enjoyment, Imam Na Gbaladun

BigBirdKuti otherwise known as Seun Kuti, the youngest son of the late Fela Anikulapo Kuti, posted a video of how the late abami eda would have responded to the current situation in Nigeria. Speaking of the late AfroBeats legend, the popular song Suffering and Smiling comes to mind, especially the lyrics, "Pope na enjoyment, Imamu na gbaladun." It is no news that our so-called religious leaders remain to cash out from both ends - suffering members of the congregation and corrupt politicians.

Recently, the EFCC revealed that some fraudulent monies were traced to a religious sect. It is also not a news that certain religious leaders had close relationships with the GEJ government. In fact, there are allegations that their private jets were used as bullion vans at some point. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that religious leaders in Nigeria own luxury private jets and have suddenly become successful entrepreneurs and business coaches. A particular UK-based pastor sef don dey build one of the most luxurious estates in Nigeria if not West Africa.

One more thing, we keep paying tithes, offerings and charity to pastors and imams when the church or mosque needs money but when the congregation needs financial assistance, they tell you to pray to God and still bring offerings to facilitate your prayers.

I would ordinarily have said "May God help us" but "May God help us still..."

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