Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has called for greater recognition of native doctors, especially by pastors as he emphasizes their divine role in serving humanity.
In a recent Instagram post, the actor highlighted that many pastors might inherently be called to serve as traditional healers (Dibia).
He revealed that many are shying away from embracing this path due to Western influences and societal stigmas.
Edochie criticized the portrayal of Native doctors in Nollywood films, arguing that such depictions perpetuate the perception of their practices as evil.
He asserted that being a traditional healer is a sacred calling from God and should not be viewed as evil unless the individual chooses to misuse their gifts.
“Many pastors today actually have the calling to be Native doctors (Dibia), but they are refusing to answer the call because Oyibo people brainwashed us to believe it is evil,” he wrote.
He further clarified that a true traditional healer fights against malevolence and plays a crucial role in upholding societal harmony, much like pastors or clergy members.
Yul Edochie advocates for Native doctors
“Many pastors today actually have the calling to be Native doctors (Dibia) but they are refusing to answer the call bcos 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 been 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 fulfillment in your life if you don’t answer your call.”
