Controversial Nollywood actor and self-proclaimed cleric, Yul Edochie, has sparked debate after suggesting that many Nigerian pastors are destined to be native doctors but have abandoned their original calling due to societal and cultural biases.
Edochie argued that Western influence and Nollywood’s portrayal of native doctors as “evil” have discouraged many from embracing this path. He emphasized that native doctors play a crucial role in helping humanity and described the calling as divine.
In a post shared on his Instagram page, Edochie wrote:
“Many pastors today actually have the calling to be native doctors but they are refusing to answer the call because oyibo people brainwashed us to believe it is evil. And Nollywood has also contributed in making native doctors look evil.
“Being a native doctor is a divine call from God Almighty; it means you have been chosen to help humanity. A true native doctor fights evil unless he decides to be evil, just like a pastor can decide to be evil.
“Go and answer your call. You may never have fulfillment in your life if you don’t answer your call.”
Edochie’s comments have ignited discussions on social media, with many expressing divergent views on the intersection of spirituality, cultural practices, and religion in Nigeria. This is not the first time the actor has courted controversy with his bold and unconventional statements.
