Nollywood actor and pastor, Yul Edochie has revealed how Western influence is affecting the religious mentality of many Africans.
Yul Edochie expressed his belief that many pastors in modern times are actually meant to be native doctors, better known as Dibia.
But, according to him, they are avoiding this path because of cultural brainwashing by Western influences that label native practices as evil.
The actor, who spoke via an Instagram post, also criticized Nollywood for reinforcing negative stereotypes about native doctors.
Yul Edochie argued that being a native doctor is a divine calling from God, rooted in helping humanity.
He emphasized that while a native doctor, like a pastor, can choose to do good or evil, the role itself is inherently about fighting evil and serving others.
The actor urged those with this calling to embrace it, warning that ignoring such a divine purpose could lead to a life of dissatisfaction and lack of fulfillment.
“Many pastors today actually have the calling to be native doctors (Dibia) but they are refusing 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 chosen to help humanity.
“A true native doctor fights evil, unless he decides to be evil, same way a pastor can decide to be evil.
“Go and answer your call. You may never have fulfilment in your life if don’t answer your call,” Edochie wrote.
KanyiDaily recalls that Yul Edochie recently praised President Bola Tinubu’s administration for what he sees as significant improvements in Nigeria’s power supply.