The Two Key Customers of Babalawos Are Clergymen and Islamic Clerics — Herbalist KingLade Makes Bold Claims
Nigerian traditional spiritualist and Actor KingLade has sparked controversy after making sweeping claims about pastors and Islamic clerics during an appearance on the ClarityZone Podcast.
King Lade alleged that clergymen and Islamic clerics are among the major customers of babalawos, claiming that some religious leaders patronise traditional spiritual practitioners despite their public religious affiliations.
“There are two key customers of a babalawo, and those are the clergymen and the Islamic clerics,” he said.
He further claimed that many sellers of items used in traditional spiritual practices and alchemy are Yoruba Muslim women, alleging that imams, Alfas, Wolis and pastors visit their shops.
“When you are there trying to buy whatever it is, you will find an Imam coming there. You will find an Alfa coming there. You will find a Woli coming there. Pastors would come to Babalawos and they would do whatever it is that they want to do. They will go to church and give glory to Jesus,” King Lade stated.
Speaking about his background, he said: “Fortunately or unfortunately, I was born a Christian. I was raised by a deaconess and a pastor.”
The actor and babalawo subsequently launched a scathing attack on churches and pastors, accusing them of operating fraudulent organisations.
“Every church is a fr@ud syndicate. They all know what they are doing. Every pastor is a fr@ud,” he declared.
