“I am no longer a Christian” – Ugezu J. Ugezu explains his conversion to African traditionalism

• Ugezu J. Ugezu, veteran movie star and Nollywood actor, has publicly stated that he no longer identifies with Christianity.
• He adopted African traditional spirituality as his new belief system.
• His decision was influenced by a journey of self-discovery and personal growth.

Nollywood movie veteran and actor, Ugezu J. Ugezu has revealed that he no longer identifies with Christianity, stating that he has embraced African traditional spirituality as his preferred belief system.

Speaking during an appearance on the KAA Truths podcast, the Enugu-Ukwu-born entertainer from Anambra State explained that his decision was influenced by a journey of self-discovery and personal growth.

According to Ugezu, true maturity comes from understanding one’s own identity and purpose. He pointed out that philosophy teaches how important it is to know oneself, adding that many individuals go through life without ever reaching that level of self-awareness.

The actor emphasized the need for people to reexamine long-held beliefs, especially those inherited from birth, and to let go of ideas that are no longer in line with their personal beliefs.

Ugezu further stated that he was attracted to African traditionalism because of its inclusive nature, saying that he felt it was a belief system that did not discriminate against anyone.

The filmmaker, who recently gained public attention after retracting allegations of financial embezzlement involving an associate of former military ruler Sani Abacha, has argued that his spiritual choice reflects what he believes is the most authentic path for his life.

“Traditionalism is the best way for me. Because maturity means knowing yourself, and that’s the whole essence of philosophy: that a man should know himself. Now, there are so many people who lived this life and died; they didn’t invent themselves, they didn’t know themselves. So while you know yourself, you will start questioning things, and when you question things, you will have the opportunity to redefine some of those things, if there are things that you have learned and you have to unlearn, so that you can the thing you need.

So I may be a Christian by birth, but I am an African traditionalist as I speak, and I want to remain so because that is what is best for me; it’s the best way in the sense that it doesn’t discriminate, it doesn’t have greed, it doesn’t look down on anyone. It accepts everyone, because that is piety.” he said.

Read some comments below

@Nnaemeka Okoye commented: “What has Christianity really done to Africa? An unbiased assessment and answer would explain why Chief Ugezu feels, speaks and stands as he does…”

@Abba’s Glorie responded: “Knowing yourself is important, but your feelings alone don’t decide what is true. A belief can seem right but still be wrong. The real question is not, “Who am I?” or “What’s right for me?” but, “What is true?”

@MaZi Ogbonnaya Nnamdi commented: “Only the wise will understand.”