Brazil Ìyálòrìsá Reacts , Demands Public Holidays For Traditional Religion In Nígeria , Says “Nigeria Is The Mecca Of Isese”
“It is strange that Nigeria , a supposed Mecca of Isese can’t separate National holidays to celebrate Isese like they do to Islam and Christianity “ – Iyalorisa Paula de Oya reveals.
Iya Paula, a prominent Yoruba Traditionalist in Brazil has reacted over the situation of Isese in Nígeria , Paula de Oya insists that Nígeria must recognize traditional religion as a National patrimony, the Iyalorisa spoke furiously , she said Nígeria is blessed with a religion that has conquered the world “ It should not be allowed to die , Isese lagba “ the Olorisa concluded
Speaking with The Ancestral News in Brazil , Paula de Oya narrated the difficulty the Brazilian traditionalists encounter whenever they visit Nígeria , she said the customs in Nígeria sometimes discriminates religious options at the Muritala Mohammed Airport . “ They have called me all sorts of names in Yoruba language, not knowing I was hearing them “ – she said
Paula de Oya , also an admirer of Black heritage , condemned Yorubas giving foreign names to their children “ while Brazilians are adopting Yoruba names , Nigerians are switching to European names” Paula laments
The Priestess of Ile -Axe Xangô Onire , Paula requests that the government of Nígeria should separate públic holidays for Traditionalists in Nígeria , she said such will also put adequate balance to the three religious interests in Nígeria
According to the Iyalorisa, it is necessary that Nigeria invests in spiritual tourism for all practitioners around the world to visit Nígeria like Muslims visits Saudi Arabia and Christians visits Jerusalem , she said the State of Bahia in Brazil is the Spiritual headquarters of Isese religion in the Americas
Paula requests that Nígeria should invest in Isese , she insists that Nígeria is still the Mecca of Isese , so the leaders should encourage tourism “ It is always our joy to visit the home of our Ancestors “ She said
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Traditional religionist should be allowed to flourished in Nigeria just like other religions . The state should respect their faith , offer due respect and protection to their members ,
It is a peaceful religion and members should be allowed to flourish in their faith as long as they worship and practice their faith in accordance to the Nigerian and International laws in places of their domicile with Nigeria as their headquarter .
Members should be allowed to lobby for their interest through the constituted authorities in Nigeria .
Maybe have their headquarter in a city with proximity to international travel , hotels ,good Healthcare , food and other tourist convenience .
National holidays may be accorded it they so desire.
Members should enter into dialog with the state on expectations and promotion of public peace .