Singer and rapper Jesse Jagz has called on Nigerians to rethink their stance on religion, suggesting that the traditional African gods have become “drunk” from ritual offerings of alcohol by priests.
He humorously attributed their perceived ineffectiveness to being “obese” and “diabetic,” which he says makes them powerless to assist their followers.
Speaking on the ‘Big Talk’ podcast, Jagz further criticized the idea of relying solely on prayer without putting in the effort, particularly among followers of foreign religions.
He pointed out that prayer alone does not deliver essential services or basic infrastructure.
“When you go to a shrine and you see the priest pouring gin on the gods, Google how much a bottle of gin was in slavery. 40 slaves.
“Our gods are drunk on alcohol and meat. They are obese and diabetic.
“They can’t help us do anything. Prayers do not build roads or buy books for children. We have forgotten humanity,” he said.