Someone asked, “Is the very dark black man a model for Nigerian youths?” I didn’t answer immediately because I wanted to take the time to share my thoughts thoroughly.
First, let me make a few statements about society. In every community, there are demons and angels. Demons fight for the oppressors, supporting their unjust actions. Angels, on the other hand, fight for the good of the people and condemn evil. It’s important to note that angels don’t need to be white, and demons don’t need to be black.
Consider Fela Kuti. Many criticized him, questioning whether he was a model for Nigerian youths, church youths, or religious youths. Your answer might be “no.” However, did Fela fight for the rights of the people? Yes. Did he speak the truth? Yes. Have the things he said come to pass? Yes. Angels don’t need to wear clerical colors, and models don’t need to carry big Bibles or quote scriptures. Sometimes, models are attacked by the very demons they fight against.
You might not like the very dark black man for various reasons—his dressing, his language, his lifestyle. But the key question is: Is he standing for good? Is he defending and protecting society? That’s for you to answer. They can arrest him, just like they arrested Fela many times. Time, however, is an impartial judge.
One thing I detest about Nigerians is how they treasure their oppressors and celebrate them more than their liberators. Sometimes, God uses unlikely individuals to save a nation. The very dark black man may indeed be a model to those who value fighting for society’s rights and good. Those who don’t like him can “go hug a transformer.”
I am a pastor and a social scientist. When I see good, I speak; when I see evil, I speak. That’s part of my ministry. Was Jesus Christ a model for the Pharisees? No. Angels don’t always wear colors, and sometimes demons do, defending the oppressors and fighting those who criticize them.
God bless you.
