Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has sparked a conversation about the role of native doctors in modern society, calling for greater recognition of their spiritual and healing abilities.
In a recent interview, Edochie passionately expressed his belief that many pastors today are neglecting their true callings in favour of conventional religious paths.
“Many pastors today actually have the calling to be Native doctors (Dibia), but they refuse to answer the call because Oyibo people brainwashed us to believe it’s evil,” Edochie stated.
“And Nollywood has also contributed to making Native doctors look evil. Being a Native doctor is a divine call from God Almighty, it means you have been chosen to help humanity.”
Edochie’s comments are rooted in his belief that traditional spiritual roles, such as those of native doctors, are often misunderstood and misrepresented.
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He suggested that the stigma surrounding native doctors is a result of historical influences that associate them with evil practices.
According to Edochie, these individuals are divinely chosen, much like pastors, to fight evil and serve humanity in ways that are often not fully understood or appreciated by mainstream society.
“A true native doctor fights evil,” he emphasized. “Unless he decides to be evil, just like a pastor can choose to be evil. It’s the same thing.
“If you have the calling, answer it. You may never have fulfillment in your life if you don’t answer your call.”
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