I don’t believe in money rituals, witchcraft scripts — Yoruba actor
by Moronfolu Adeyemi · The Eagle OnlineVeteran Yoruba actor, director and producer Sunny Alli has said he does not believe in money rituals, describing many witchcraft-themed storylines in Nollywood as unrealistic and lacking credibility.
The actor made the remarks during Wednesday’s episode of Oyinmomo on Youtube, where he spoke in Yoruba about scriptwriting, superstition and his personal beliefs.
According to Alli, there are themes he deliberately leaves out of his scripts because they are not based on realities people can verify.
“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?”
He also questioned the way witches are commonly portrayed in films, insisting there is no evidence to support many of the narratives.
“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.”
Alli equally dismissed claims surrounding money rituals, saying popular stories about them do not stand up to logical scrutiny.
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“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 those he questioned could not provide convincing answers and instead changed the narrative.
“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.”
The veteran actor also reflected on his past gambling habit, revealing that he previously engaged in football betting before quitting.
“I used to bet before. I mean football betting, but God does not support it. We thank God it is now in the past.”
Alli, a founding member of the Odunfa Caucus, is recognised for his emotional acting style and contributions to the Yoruba film industry as an actor, producer and director.
His credits include Omo Ghetto, Lagos Girls (Omoge Eko), Omo Olè and Okan Soso.
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