Speak up my daughter. Keep speaking for those who can't speak for themselves. May THE Lord be with you.

Not only catholics all religions

She’s 100% right; our churches used to be a refugee for the poor, for the weak and the troubled. They played a major role in the communities, protecting our moral values and rights. However, money is the order of the day, morality has eloped our societal norms. They used to do this effortlessly with several styles of penalties; the consequences became a deterrent for the masses. Nowadays, there are little or no cultural or religious consequences; everyone in the society is running amok like a headless chicken. No true leadership with sense of true responsibility to drive the society to greater moral standards

I love the honesty and audacity with which Chimamada has come out to say what she said here. I pray many will wake up. Perhaps hope for a better, more civil society will be reignited in our country. Kudos to her

Bright woman, wonderful writer, and brave!

I just love Chimamanda. She is super eloquent.

There is no justice in religion and politics….only money and greed…I am very proud of this woman for speaking up and telling the truth…. 5:52

Peace is an impossible dream without justice. That's where the Nigeria state failed it all Always shouting for peace But never call for justice.

Odeluwa thinks before she speaks. We are so religious and yet so fraudulent. It is certainly time for collective moral resurrection.

This is the same reason why you became my hero. You make me so proud. Your bravery is commendable.

I don't want peace, I need equal rights and justice (Peter Tosh). Justice is the prerequisite for true and lasting peace.

Speak the truth to power! More power to you sister!!!!

It's an obvious truth, Church is a big business whether you like it or not, it's all about money, power and Fame

Nigerian women are becoming bold and the men quite against authoritarianism. I just love this sista and my queen Abigail. They understand that the truth is more important than government, tribe or religion, because nothing of those things matter if they are not based in truth!

The priest was supposed to officiate a funeral service, period!

Anytime Chimamanda speaks pearls of wisdom drop.....⚡

Well done. I salute your bravery. May your parents soul rest in eternal peace. God guide and protect you from all your enemies.

It's in the United States of America, too.😢

Well spoken! No peace without justice. Leaders should be held accountable. Church should not be materialistic! 👏🏾👏🏾

The money was a very small part of the reason for me leaving religion. But last year my friends came to this realization about the Catholic Church. After both her parents die two months apart. After years of giving it all to the church. The only message they got from the church was a letter thanking them for choosing a Catholic cemetery and what the fees they had to pay. These were people who did alter work .

You're a sister to be proud of and I'm very proud of you!!!

Africa needs to break free from the religiosity. The young people get it.

Straight forward, brave, utterly necessary in 21st century. Hope noting bad would come to who criticize religions publicly. You are the treasure of the whole world.

SPEAK MY SISTER! BLESS YOU CHIMAMANDA! Y-E-A-H! YOU ARE AMAZING!

GOD is Past Present and Future!!!! I Must say All Church Leaders are becoming millionaires. They ask the poor to give donations to GOD then use it to Build fancy houses and buy expensive cars. This is very True. I thank you for speaking the truth. I can listen to your voice all day it’s very comforting.

Amen sister! She thinks and she has a BIG heart. Amazing! God bless her.🥂🎉🎉🎉

Very powerful message. Peace vs justice.

You have hit the nail right on the head. If we all could speak boldly to power, Africa would become better

Thank you very much, Chimamanda Adichie! There has always been REFORMATION in the church. Even from outside the church. St Therisa of Avila is an example. I wish her success!

Love her poems and powerful messages of wisdom.

Very well said, i mean, someone has to say something.

Just my battle at my home country. Same mentality which makes abusers stronger and stronger

Fearless amazon. I respect you so much.

Nwannnem, thank you, Dalu. In Nigeria the biggest industry is the church. Tell them ! It is not just the Catholic Church almost all the churches in Nigeria. Very sad

I think we need to hear the other side of the story from the Priest she just condemned. It will be injustice for us to take everything she said about Fr. Christopher Eze without hearing the other side if the story from Fr. Christopher Eze.

Well said Chimamanda ❤❤

This is very true thank you so much ❤❤

I agree. All leaders in any shape or form or country MUST be accountable because they are given power that MUST be managed accordingly.

As Peter Tosh said: "I don't want peace. We need equal rights and justice."

A pastor would tell you to pay deliverance tithe, blessing tithe etc. Does that mean if you don’t pay the pastor, you won’t get delivered or get blessed by God? Are we paying God now for blessings? And we laugh at people that pay sango? Make we dey get sense o

I love Chimamanda. She is my role model.

Chimamanda, thanks. The truth is bitter, but must be put out there on the hot sun. Religious institutions in Africa have become too too materialistic, draining parishioners at every opportunity that comes their way. We may not want to hear this truth reflected to us what we all observe daily, but it is nothing but the truth. Thank you Chimamanda for being the voice of the silence majority.

Belive me it is not only in Nigeria.

Chimimimanda as outspoken as always….

Well spoken Chimamanda, truth is always bitter.

"WOW" i dont use that word lightly loosely you are truly a credit to your people i would love to attend a day of church with you that you found fit or i would spend the day telling you all about him our relationship together be strong beloved a hand of mercy will come upon you Chimamanda

Madam Chimamanda Adichie May God bless and continue to bless you for your bravery. You are setting a very good bar of what An African woman should be like. Lots of love from Lagos.

Absolutely right. Our African cultures are very similar in not allowing people to speak the truth. They expect everyone to act as expected and fit in with the status quo. You are considered out of order, rude, disrespectful and outlaw when you speak out.

You are a sister to be proud of!!!!!

Thank you Chief Chimamanda. You are forthright and an Amazon

Thank you for this wonderful piece. For me, it's your best speech ever. I love the tone, content, truth, honesty, and humility. It is only the truth that will save us. My condolences for the loss of your dear mom.

Ada Igbo we love you may God Almighty be with you all the days of your life Amen 🙏 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

I respect you dear! ❤

WOW 😇😇😇😇🧐🧐🧐🧐🥸🥸🥸🥸, I love this WOMAN who is UNWAVERINGLY BOLD And BRAVE to declare the TRUTH, even though if it was my HUMBLE SELF, I would have been as DISCREET as POSSIBLE, not to mention any PARTICULAR SECT/ORGANISATION...

THANK YOU for your words of Light and Truth. Yes, Justice will pass! blessings ❤🕉🙏🏽 KALKI

I will just leave this here. In Kenya, as the young people, we do not want peace!

I love this woman. She would make a great leader to any country. Even the USA. Common sense is lost and we are living like devil worshippers. Lmfao. You know what I mean. Lmfao.

God 🙏 I pray that you will always keep Chimamanda safe from evil by the power in your blood and forever give her the grace to forever stand by the truth. Great woman

Saw this happening a long time ago. It's about time Blacks start waking up about the religions and deities they serve. We are a magnetic people, by default. Worship is NOT our invention. Those who are unintelligent about energy and forces are most incomptent about themselves and the Universe/Nature.

I like her boldness

I have been working behind the scenes on exactly what Chimamanda is saying. So glad she is raising this

Tell the masses, don't hold back... Stand your ground, stay strong and courageous!

Undiluted truth Thanks dearest great gift to humanity

I would like to share instead of saying church leaders we need to change the language to Religion 💚💚💚

Thank you Lord Jesus for the gift of life and blessings to me and my family $14,120.47 weekly profit Our lord Jesus have lifted up my Life!!!🙏❤️❤️

Yes ma. You are right.

#chimamandangoziadichie Thank you so very much. The lessons you teach run deep and wide. 💯💌💯💌💯💌💯

We need to wash the society of the control these religious leaders have, and even the local leaders have to start being scrutinized.

Until you lost your beloved one - you know how catholic church will handle your situation They dont care about your grief, sorrow etc You will see their priest so much centered all their energy on monetary aspect (To an extent they will plead with you to do donation the same day right inside the church) inside of sympathize with you Dear , i have suffered all of this No one will scam me again in the name of church

“I was not asking for peace, I was asking for justice.”

Very powerful speech, thank you. We are the ones imprisoning ourselves in our own ignorance by not attempting to seek nor ask questions for everything we were told. Enabling the con masters who do not want to work for a living to have power and control over us.

An absolute bravo for chimamanda and yes religion in Nigeria has turned to pimp cult of money minus God ""

May God continue to bless you richly, Nne 😊

Amazing speech! Thank you for that level of understanding and eloquence.

God bless you, Ezigbo Ada Igbo.

I love you my sister..

Indisputable! It's not only the Catholic Church, though. The Christian Church is a commercial venture, period! All structures are geared towards getting deeper into the faithfuls pockets. There's something called annual renewal of vows to the church in the Catholic Church where women pay more than men. Then, all monies raised in church even for a project must first be taken to the Priests for consecration and deduction of ten percent. This page isn't enough for listing the money making ploys of the Catholic Church.

THANKS FOR SPEAKING THE TRUTH. THIS IS HAPPENING ALL OVER THE WORLD, SALVATION IS NOT FREE ANY MORE. IF YOU DON'T HAVE MONEY YOU CAN'T GO TO CHURCH 😊

I love this woman . You are so exceptional and brilliant . You told your truth and they did not like it , so be it . 😊😊😊😊😊😅

Not only in Nigeria...

Okwulora!!! Keep louding it. You courageously speak the truth always which many cannot do.

Continue to shine the light in dark places...your light has allowed me to shine my light too. Brilliant,Beautiful and Bodacious!

You can tell that some people there obviously don't agree with her speaking so publicly about things like this.. I'm glad we have people like Chimamanda ❤

Sister Chimamada, thanks for speaking the truth. God will give you more wisdom 🙏

I’m sorry for your loss Ngozi. You are so powerful of a voice. May God continue to bless you and guide you.

Thanks a lot for this testimony that I hope would be an exhortation for us to change our behaviors for our own sake !!! Be richly blessed beloved sister !!!

She is 10000000000% correct, and I'm a Catholic.

Thank you for speaking the truth, so many people are afraid to do so

That's why the guy says he doesn't want peace but rather problem always 😂

God bless u I will choose u over 100 soyinka

Religion is not about money, nor can silence replace justice. We live in a world deeply rooted in hypocrisy and rife with both subtle and overt injustices. Only heaven knows how many injustices and human rights abuses have occurred and been swept under the carpet. Lord, help us.

Powerful,thanks.

If religions fail us we cannot fail God

In PEACE AND CONFLICTS STUDIES, 'Peace with Justice' is very important...thanks Sydney University. I'm no longer a member of the ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH that benefited from slavery and didn't want it to end.

I had a similar experience when my precious mom transitioned to higher glory, the priest left the sermon and was being critical etc but I was still in pain of losing my dear mother that I didn’t even pay him attention. I even blessed him with gifts 🎁 after his insults. So, I totally 💯 agree with Chimamanda Adichie!

What a factual fact!! And eloquently voiced out to the hearing and understanding by even the dead.

She said the truth,

AM PROUD OF YOU. GOD BLESS YOU ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ FOR THE TRUTH

A very powerful and constructive criticism

Shoutout to whoever braid her beautiful african hair. No fake weaves, brasillian hair, ....