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Sunny Alli Rejects Money Rituals, Calls Witchcraft Films Unrealistic
Sunny Alli Money Rituals comments see the veteran Nollywood actor reject ritual claims and criticise unrealistic witchcraft storylines in films
Veteran Nollywood actor, director and producer Sunny Alli has dismissed claims surrounding money rituals, saying he does not believe in them and arguing that many witchcraft-themed storylines portrayed in Nigerian films are unrealistic and lack credible evidence.
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Speaking in Yoruba during Wednesday’s episode of Oyinmomo, published on the programme’s YouTube channel, Sunny Alli said he deliberately avoids incorporating supernatural themes into his scripts because he prefers stories rooted in real-life experiences.
“There are some lines that can never be in my scripts. Like witch meetings, I feel it is not realistic because we do not know if it is true. No one has experienced it. Do they rent a hall? Some even say they wear red clothes. Who went there?” Alli said.
The veteran filmmaker questioned the recurring depiction of witches in Nollywood, arguing that there is no verifiable evidence to support many of the narratives frequently presented on screen.
“Who is the witch that documented everything? How do witches even look? I can write about hit-and-run because it is real. Those are things people experience,” he added.
Sunny Alli Speaks on Money Ritual Beliefs, the actor also challenged widely circulated beliefs about ritual wealth, saying such claims fail to withstand logical examination.
“I always say I do not believe in money rituals because I once asked them a question. They said a demon brings money. Does the demon have a printing machine? Will it steal money from the Central Bank of Nigeria or a Bureau de Change?” he said.
Alli said that when those questions could not be answered, alternative explanations were offered to justify the claims.
“I asked them, and they were confused, so they came up with another myth that the money comes through a contract that the person did not even bid for. I love realistic scripts. I do not believe in money rituals,” he said.
Beyond discussing filmmaking, Alli also reflected on his personal life, revealing that he previously participated in football betting but later abandoned the habit because of his religious convictions.
“I used to bet before. I mean football betting, but God does not support it. We thank God it is now in the past,” he said.
A founding member of the Odunfa Caucus, Alli is regarded as one of the respected figures in the Yoruba film industry.
He has featured in productions including Omo Ghetto, Lagos Girls (Omoge Eko), Omo Olè and Okan Soso, earning recognition for his emotional performances and contributions as an actor, producer and director.
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His remarks come amid continuing debates within Nollywood over the balance between cultural beliefs, supernatural themes and realistic storytelling, with filmmakers increasingly exploring a wider range of genres and contemporary narratives.
Uche Ogbodo love confession explores marriage, age differences and her view that women are increasingly becoming providers in relationships.
Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo opened up about love, marriage and changing gender roles in an interview with Deacon Famous, reflecting on her relationship with her younger husband and the criticism she faced over their age difference.
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Ogbodo said she was only a few years older than her husband, yet some people assumed she was his mother, a reaction she described as difficult to understand.
The actress used the conversation to discuss what she sees as a significant shift in relationships, particularly the growing financial and emotional responsibilities carried by women.
“In this generation, statistically, I think women are more of providers,” Ogbodo said.
She argued that women increasingly contribute substantially to the wellbeing of their families, while expressing the view that some men can be emotionally self-focused.
“I think men are emotionally selfish; they care more about themselves than the woman and the children,” she said.
Her comments also touched on her broader understanding of romantic relationships. Ogbodo said she believes the intensity associated with love can change as relationships progress.
“I think love fades over time,” she said.
The actress’s remarks offer a candid perspective on the pressures surrounding modern relationships, particularly for women whose financial or social independence challenges traditional expectations about marriage.
Her comments about the age difference also highlight the double standards that can surround relationships involving older women and younger men.
While such relationships are increasingly visible, women can still face ridicule or assumptions about their appearance and role within the relationship.
Ogbodo’s comments come against the backdrop of public interest in her personal life and previous marriage experiences.
Rather than presenting her views as a universal rule, her remarks appear rooted largely in her own experiences and observations of relationships.
The actress’s discussion of women as providers also reflects a broader conversation in Nigeria about changing household responsibilities.
Rising living costs, dual-income households and women’s growing participation in business and professional life have increasingly complicated the traditional idea of men as sole financial providers.
At the heart of Ogbodo’s comments, however, is a more personal question about what sustains love when circumstances and expectations change.
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Her willingness to discuss those experiences has given the interview a revealing human dimension, particularly as she reflects on the realities behind relationships that are often judged from the outside.
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