Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has stirred widespread reactions after publicly declaring that he is a Christian who also practises traditional spirituality, including the use of charms.
In a viral video currently circulating on social media, the activist was seen addressing a gathering of traditional rulers where he spoke candidly about his faith, upbringing, and spiritual background. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
Speaking without hesitation, Igboho stated that identifying as a Christian does not prevent him from engaging in traditional religious practices.
“I am a Christian, but I use charms. I do all religions. Even Islamic father, Muideen Ajayi Bello is a Muslim, I am a Christian. I was born in church, but I do charms. I was trained in the act. Everyone knows my father is a babalawo in Modakeke,” he said.
The activist explained that he was born in Igboho, a historic town in the Oke-Ogun area of Oyo State, before his family later relocated to Modakeke in Osun State, where he was raised.
According to him, his father is a well-known babalawo (Ifa priest) in Modakeke, a background that exposed him to traditional religious practices from an early age.
His comments have since generated heated debates across social media platforms.
While some Nigerians praised his honesty and described his remarks as a reflection of cultural pride and religious tolerance, others questioned the compatibility of Christianity with traditional spiritual practices.
Observers note that the development has reignited long-standing conversations about religion, identity, and cultural heritage in Nigeria — particularly in the South-West, where Christianity, Islam, and indigenous beliefs often intersect.
As debates continue, Igboho’s latest remarks once again place him at the centre of national discourse, further underlining the complex relationship between faith and tradition in modern Nigeria.