Renowned media personality Reno Omokri has launched a scathing criticism targeted at Africans who, upon relocating abroad, seem to distance themselves from religious practices. Omokri boldly claims that many devout followers of religion in Africa tend to be those who are grappling with economic hardship, linking poverty to the high prevalence of AIDS.

Expressing his doubt, Omokri questions the authenticity of religious practices on the continent, suggesting that it might be more of a delusion induced by poverty and a fear-based phobia rather than genuine spirituality. According to him, this becomes evident when Africans move to countries like Canada or America, where economic opportunities are abundant. In such cases, individuals often abandon their religious affiliations as financial stability replaces the need for religious solace.

Omokri argues that this shift occurs because the religious foundation was never sincere, asserting that the system, rather than divine intervention, fulfills the needs Africans expected from God. He emphasizes that the reliance on religion becomes apparent in countries like Nigeria, where a scarcity of jobs prompts people to seek refuge in churches and protect themselves against perceived threats from “village people.”

In his critique, Omokri argues that only a minority approach their faith without hidden motives, suggesting that many turn to God with specific agendas. He highlights the rarity of individuals who diligently seek God to express gratitude for the gift of life, rather than for personal gain.

The media personality challenges the notion that practicing religion must lead to financial rewards, emphasizing that spiritual gains such as self-control, contentment, and humility should be the true focus. Omokri insists that financial rewards naturally follow when individuals embody these virtues, rejecting the idea of passively waiting for miracles.