Traditionalist urges youths to cultural heritage
Traditionalist urges youths to cultural heritage
An Ifa priest, Ayedun Ifadare, popularly called Agbotifayo has called on young people to reconnect with their roots and embrace their cultural heritage.
The traditionalist noted that many of the social problems facing young people today, such as mental health issues, addiction, and violence, can be traced back to a lack of connection to their culture and traditions.
Speaking at the launching of the Agbotifayo Empire in Isara-Remo area of Ogun State on Tuesday, Ifadare lamented that many young people have lost touch with their culture and traditions, stressing that this has hurt their identity and sense of belonging.
He argued that foreigners now believe in the Yoruba tradition more than the original owners.
He encouraged parents and elders to pass on their knowledge and traditions to the next generation, urging the youth to seek out opportunities to learn about their culture.
He stressed that there is a need to keep the parts of culture that are valuable and meaningful, while also adapting and evolving to meet the needs of the present.
He added, “I am trying my best to promote Isese and encourage youths who are not proud of their tradition. I am coming out as a chief priest to advocate for traditional religion.
“Our culture is our identity, and without it, we are lost. We need to revive our traditions and teach our youth about who we are and where we come from.”
