Renowned Nigerian hip-hop artist Tobechukwu Melvin Ejiofor, popularly known as Illbliss, has sparked discussions after sharing his thoughts on why praying for Nigeria might be pointless. The rapper recounted an experience during a recent morning mass, where an elderly man discouraged him from offering prayers for the country.
Illbliss explained that while reciting the Prayer for Nigeria during the service, the elderly man approached him and remarked that such prayers were a misuse of valuable prayer time and could even be perceived as mocking God. This comment left the rapper reflecting deeply on the country’s struggles.
Nigeria continues to grapple with challenges such as economic hardship, insecurity, and poor governance. Many citizens rely on prayer for hope and strength, but the elderly man’s perspective suggests that meaningful change may require direct action from both leaders and citizens rather than solely depending on divine intervention.
Following the encounter, Illbliss took to social media to commend Nigerians for their resilience in the face of adversity. He acknowledged the struggles of daily life in the country, emphasizing how difficult it can be to navigate its challenges.
His statement has since ignited online debates, with some agreeing that prayer alone cannot resolve Nigeria’s deep-seated issues, while others maintain that faith remains a powerful force for hope and transformation.
Regardless of differing views, Illbliss’ remarks highlight the frustration many Nigerians feel about the country’s current state. His message underscores both the resilience of the people and the pressing need for genuine change in leadership and governance.
Sharing his experience on X, he wrote:
“Shoutout to everyone surviving Nigeria.
I was in morning mass today reciting ‘Prayer for Nigeria,’ and the elderly man next to me smiled afterward and said, ‘That’s a total waste of prayer time with God. You can’t mock God.’”
