- Pastor Bolaji Idowu, has ignited discussions on social media platform X with his recent sermon.
- He addressed the Yoruba and Igbo ethnic groups, highlighting perceived limitations within the Yoruba community.
- Idowu specifically pointed out that fear is a significant limitation among the Yoruba people.
Lagos-based pastor, Bolaji Idowu, has sparked widespread conversation on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) following remarks he made during a recent sermon concerning the Yoruba and Igbo ethnic groups.
In his message, Pastor Bolaji who previously stirred reactions by challenging Christian women who prefer receiving iPhones over Bibles from their partners shared his thoughts on what he described as a key limitation among the Yoruba people: fear.
According to him, fear often manifests as self-doubt and becomes a barrier to personal and communal progress. He contrasted this with the Igbo community, praising their boldness and global presence. Pastor Bolaji stated that the Igbo are known for their fearlessness and entrepreneurial spirit, which has enabled them to thrive in countries across the world.
His comments have since generated mixed reactions online, with many users weighing in on his take regarding the two major Nigerian ethnic groups.
“There is a problem with the Yoruba race. Even the ones that are 48 years old. There is a problem with your race, and it is called fear. Life bows for the courageous. Life works against the fearful,” the pastor declared during his message.
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@AbiolaBlackdiva:”Rora means be cautious and that is not synonymous to fear. Moreso A provocative or inflammatory statement from the pulpit is completely inappropriate.”
@ligthofIsrael reacted:”Una don start again Abi.. How e take abuse Yoruba now? I’m a Yoruba and every Yoruba knows he’s saying the truth. Wetin come dey controversial about this?? Issokay.”
@tstickstobi:”There a tons of Yoruba and other tribes doing great things home and abroad. The wealthiest Black person in the world is Aliko Dangote, neither a Yoruba or an Igbo. Just PREACH the GOSPEL. Fear got nothing to do with your race or ethnic background.”
@Inno4Chi:”I find it distasteful that Nigerians always use the 3 or 4 major ethnic groups as perfect examples or illustration on anything. Where has it taken us to? We have over 250 ethnic groups and over 400 languages. When an individual spends almost their entire life in just Lagos.”
@toviwazon:”Is this man a Yoruba man? If he is, he has all rights to talk about his people. I see nothing bad in this.”
@SavvyScribe209:”The guy is a joke. It’s honestly heartbreaking because I really liked him. I’ve followed him on IG since 2020 up till I saw the video, but he’s turned out to be just like those who have lost their sense of home. Very soon, he’ll witness the truth of the old Yoruba adage about.”
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