- Comedian I Go Save took to social media to criticize those in Nigeria who celebrate Halloween.
- Halloween, celebrated on October 31, is a tradition in many Western countries, marking the night before All Hallows’ Day.
- While this event is mainly a Western custom, some Nigerians have started to join in which upset I Go Save.
Nigerian comedian I Go Save, whose real name is Otaghware Otas Onodjayeke, took to social media to criticize those in Nigeria who celebrate Halloween.
Halloween, celebrated on October 31, is a tradition in many Western countries, marking the night before All Hallows’ Day.
While this event is mainly a Western custom, some Nigerians have started to join in. Several celebrities have posted pictures in costumes, which upset I Go Save.
He expressed his views online, pointing out that many who look down on traditional worshippers are the same people celebrating Halloween, which he sees as similar.
I Go Save wrote:
“Una Dey celebrate Halloween but call Okere juju, Ifa, Ayelala, Igbe, olokun worshippers et al idol worshippers. Make una Dey do well na.”
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See some comments below:
@adelakuntufayl: “Of all the over 250 languages in Nigeria, he chose to speak FACTS!”
@mash_beautybar: “I just don’t understand why we Africans copy and the White people never copied us.”
@naturalboifilmz: “Halloweens don’t hurt people. I’ve never heard anyone use Halloween to curse people.”
@bodyworkbyamy_haven: “Are we not tired of these complaints already? every year! allow people be ✌️ Happy new month.”
@iamcoldedblaq1: “Yes o.. mumu people.. like say Halloween no be satanic something again.”
@mr.dozix: “Nigerians celebrate Halloween but call masquerades satanic. Who brain washed us?”
@aronz_71: “See, Nigerians like clout a lot. That’s why most black Americans do not like us.”