Yul Edochie, the Nigerian actor and movie producer, has raised concern over the increasing number of early deaths in the country, especially in the southeastern region.
In a message shared on his Facebook page, Yul said he recently travelled by road from Anambra State to Arochukwu in Abia State, and along the way, he saw many obituary posters. According to him, the number of people dying young is disturbing and not normal.
He believes the high rate of untimely deaths is happening because many Nigerians have abandoned their traditional beliefs and practices. Yul said the spirits of the ancestors are not happy because people no longer honour or remember them.
The actor urged Nigerians to return to their roots and reconnect with traditional religion, saying it will bring spiritual cleansing and help the country face its many problems.
“We must go back to our traditional religion,” Yul wrote. “When we align with our ancestors and spirits, they will fight our battles. Our society needs spiritual cleansing.”
Yul Edochie also mentioned that honouring the ancestors and practicing native religion will allow the spirits to protect individuals and communities from harm.
He added that Nigeria is not only facing physical and economic problems, but also deep spiritual issues that require urgent attention.
Yul Edochie, the last son of veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie, is known for speaking his mind on national and spiritual matters. Apart from acting, he is a filmmaker and once ventured into politics, contesting for the governorship seat in Anambra State in 2017 under the Democratic Peoples Congress (DPC).
Recently, he made headlines after publicly embracing traditional spirituality and even opened his own online platform called True Salvation Ministry, where he teaches about ancestral connection, African traditions, and personal growth.