Nigerians React To The Ooni Of Ife’s ‘Jesus Is My Father’ Comment

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During his recent trip to the U.S, the Ooni of Ife visited the Redeemed Christian Church of God with his Olori.

However, this video of him singing ‘Jesus is my father’ just went viral and Nigerians had so much to say about it.

According to some, the Ooni of Ife should only propagate the religion of his ancestors.

https://twitter.com/yomisteve/status/748312626308988929

They believe he should act as the custodian of Yoruba traditions and beliefs.

https://twitter.com/OmoAlabukun/status/748294151171637249

Will his actions have a negative impact on his subjects?

https://twitter.com/molarawood/status/748182511524642816

Because even the Pope will always represent the church.

Some think he was influenced by movies.

https://twitter.com/Seyi__/status/748181476756361216

Some believe every Nigerian monarch should have the freedom to practice whatever religion they want.

https://twitter.com/jag_bros/status/748273523571851264

Especially someone who was practicing his own religion before becoming the Ooni.

https://twitter.com/BennyCapricorn/status/748335873931022336

Should the Yoruba people move with the times and accept this change?

As regards the new ooni

I like his leadership style. It radiates unification. It's 2016 not 1974. We need to move with the times

— Osi (@Osi_Suave) June 29, 2016

Is the outrage from Nigerians a double standard? Considering the fact that some Nigerians find the Yoruba traditional beliefs barbaric.

Y'all shouted is "barbarism" during the abobaku saga months ago.
Today u are telling Ooni of Ife how he doesn't know his job.
Noise makers.

— Adeda (@tosinadeda) June 29, 2016

Can’t the Ooni be a Christian while propagating his own culture?

The Ooni can openly declare for Jesus, or any other "deity" or "god" he believes in. Doesnt impinge on the culture of his people.

— Bukola Ogunyemi (@zebbook) June 29, 2016

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