I’m from Edo state and grew up in Benin, currently living in Jos, Nigeria. My stay in these two parts of the country has help me understand that the south is plagued with cultism and the north with boko haram. My mum was murdered when I was 13 in our home, my dad was beaten with battle axes to a pup and was in coma for 6 days. We believe the culprits are members of the black axe but as usual no one has been caught and brought to book over the issue till today since 2006. I lost cousins, brothers, friends while studying at the university of Benin from cult wars. Most of the people killed in these wars are also members of either same cult or rival cults
"They know you, but you don't know them" - Dr. Stone. This documentary just makes you know that your survival as a Nigerian in Nigeria is beyond your control.
It's really beyond you because you might not be a cultist and still be killed by them, imagine owing somebody and the person contracting them to kill you, tradgedy.
The bravery of everyone who was part of this documentary is outstanding. They know they could possibly be killed for involvement but still chose to lend their help. Shout out to Dr Stone!! I hope they all stay protected
The moment you find a PURPOSE to be part of an event that may or may not lead to a change, that's when you become fulfilled in life. I admire the bravery of that Lecturer despite his past deeds. Like he admitted there will be consequences but that documentary will outlive all the people who participated. History will be kind to those who spoke the truth among them.
This is pure bravery and very much needed…I suggest all universities in Nigeria play this documentary for newly matriculated students in a seminar. It’s just an hour!!! Make watching it compulsory
You know, I couldn't agree more with you, seeing the school rules, regulations and all warnings in print didn't scare members away. Maybe a scene of reality would be a rude awakening for them.
Can't leave without commending the bravery of everyone who made this documentary a success. Watching a documentary about a plague that has eaten our society and resulted in the end of countless lives is nothing short of a step towards liberating our society and our youth in particular. Good job all.
You can say that again! My gawd, imagine having to film this?!?! Phew. It's like stepping into hell. Looks like the movie The Purge, but in real life!!
@@jaybee4577 I get what you're saying. I live in South Africa. The bigger question is why is there not an African Al Jazeera/BBC/Deutsche Welle/CNN/Russia Today? Surely Africa is now at a stage to have a global access channel like those countries?
@@tyaler9805 It does, and I guess relatively the same. But I haven't seen it. I have been to dangerous areas in SA. But nothing quite like what this video showed. Those guys look the split image of The Purge movie! With those long knives chopping people. I think we have gun crime here more. At least if they shoot you here you're dead and not being hacked up with a long knife to suffer slowly, phew!!
This is one of the most sensitive but informative documentaries I've ever seen. It's takes a lot of courage to put something like this together. Kudos to the crew!
It doesn’t always matter who tells a story with actual footage and TRUTH. African journalists/media may sometimes have bias or limited resources, which may impact their ability to exhaustively cover a story without fear nor favor. This documentary is a masterpiece regardless of your personal feelings. I’m Nigerian and I’m glad they covered this story as they have always done to bring awareness even to us in our own country
This documentary deserves one billion views.Africans, let us emancipate ourselves from the shuckles cultism and corrupt regimes.This is the only way we can favourably compete with other continents
you can't just advise people to drop cultism and vices lmao. as you saw in the documentary, most of these cultists got into it because of some reason. unemployment, revenge, unsettled grievances and so on. The government even supports them. They can't just STOP cultism. It needs years and years of proper leadership to create a liveable environment and implementing rules to keep them in check The Judiciary needs to be brushed of corruption and that with independence from the Federal Government. If they start from here, things might hopefully get better. It's just a question of WHEN. It might probably take a lifetime looking at the state of politics in the country. There's no sign of the bleakest hope on the horizon. It is what it is
The narrators voice, flow of sequence,video clarity,composure,audacity are all on top notch.This is one of the most captivating documentary on African land.Big up journalist and your crew
This was one of the best documentaries I have ever seen. Thank you for taking the time and the risk to inform the world about this topic. May you all stay safe.
I m Indian 🇮🇳🇮🇳 after c this I feel how far humanity has gone . love have become so cold.. how could one human kills other in the name of supremacy.. lord jesus plz give them a wisdom.. united they could have built a better nigeria
Don't consider yourself worthy or not of other men. We aren't WORTHY of God's grace though he gives it to the just and unjust. Moreso he gives it to those who accept yeshua Jesus as lord and as said to those unjust who reject Christ as lord as the bible makes clear so yeah never base your worthy of anything against other men
How the lecturer Dr.Stone admitted to being a butcher and he’s a free man is mind boggling and an exposure of the rot of the Nigerian society. I cry for innocent Nigerians.
The makers of this documentary should win a international award and their efforts etched in history. This work throws a lot of light into a reality in Nigeria that even some homegrown Nigerians didn't know the details of till now. Thank you for educating us, BBC Africa.
We Nigeria don’t even think before written or give kudos too rubbish main looking at the documentary you will see everything they is dam fake all the so call axemen are on mask and even they still posted end sars police brutality saying is axemen ..we saw all the videos we are not fools
NO THEY SHOULD NOt... they can take the camera back and broadcast their darkness in their land. NO Nigerians can bring a Camera and exposed their people.
I witnessed several cult killings as an undergraduate in OOU Ago-Iwoye. From PS to Igan Road, Mini Campus, Mariam Iyalaje, Ayegbami, Anchor, Spectrum, Itamerin and Olopo Merin. Uncountable lives have been lost in Cult clashes for supremacy. It was a terrible experience . Shun violence, shun cultism. This menace have been exported to countries like Dubai, Malaysia and South Africa, where these cult members who travel out continue their nefarious activities. Kudos to the team behind this fine investigative journalism.
They've turned SA (hilbrow) into a no go area for citizens,I didn't know that they do the same thing at home,always thought they took advantage of our justice system and laws
This is such an interesting piece of work that shines a light on a deeply rooted problem in our country. The subjects that were interviewed all played a great part in making this video come to life. My favourite characters were Kabala and Dr Stone. Shout out to the interviewer, Well done 👏👏👏
This should made it to the nationwide cinemas for free if the government really want a change. A lot of youths needs to see this. Jesus! This is really heartbreaking 💔
I had no idea the extent of corruption in Nigeria. My heart goes out to the good people of Nigeria who want to work to better their lives and their country.
This is an award winning documentary. Very informative, entertaining yet too sad because it may take 100years to end cult brutality in Africa and Nigeria in particular.
Investigative journalism is definitely not for me. It is too scary and requires a lot of bravery. Kudos to everyone who has played a part in this documentary
@@oo--7714 in Italy , I guess the system works to even fish out or trace killers....but here it's a brick wall....here if the killers are even apprehended , they are substituted with innocent civilians when the police go on illegal raids in the neighborhood.
I weep for the woman with 5 kids. I also lost a brother to cultism and the pain still lingers in my mind. This content could have made box office, thanks to the crew for making it free. I like the way Kabaka came into the story in the market, I first taught he was just a regular tout - man is an OG. He was so happy to show his room, he knows fashion I like the Tims. Bravo to the crew 👏👏👏
I felt like I was watching a horror film! This is absolutely horrific. The last guy crying over his brother screamed out of pain and it was palpable. I’m so sad to see these things happening. The widow is still grieving but has to move forward without Justice and take care of her children…. Sigh 😔 😔🥺
We really don't we know they are there but what am disagreeing with is that this documentary greatly overexagurated there influence making it look like they rule our country when that not the case it like taking the knife crimes rates in London and then a foreign news agency uses that to say that people up and down including the country side are stabbing each orther when that not the case trust me I grew up in Nigeria but in port hercut and I never heard so much has a whisper of the black axe their only a major problem in lagos that the extent of their power and influence they are basically none exists from outside lagos onward this documentary is trying to make my people look like animals and murderers when that not the case
No resident Nigerian thinks it’s a fairy tale. Every Nigerian grew up experiencing this reality first hand. I was initiated in secondary school by school father. I couldn’t turn his offer down because he had protected me from bullies. Trust me, cultism goes deeper than this. It can never be eradicated. It’s eaten too deep.
@@bradleydacosta148 sure Bradley😂😂. What an idiot, saying every Nigerian where as black axe mostly exist in the south south region(mainly portharcourt)
@@bradleydacosta148 with all due respect, you don’t know every Nigerian. Some people I know and have talked with still think it’s a fairytale and this is a fact. You don’t need to discredit my perspective to prove your point. Except you personally know every living Nigerian, then I stand corrected.
My parents left Nigeria to give my slibilings and I, their children a better life; all I want to do is help these people back home. This infuriates me. And the government isn't doing anything to stop it.
Government is part of them. Who are the chief cultists in Nigeria? Is it not Nigerian military? The way they act is so similar. There's a paper by Rotimi Adewale of OAU about cultism & you'd see the link.
It is Worthy of note that this is a 2021 documentary. Not some historical series, this is what is still happening in the country recently in this day and age.
I salute bbc for having been bold and courageous to take this film. Especially the part said " they'll come after them " It takes a brave man to accept such threats
This is one of the best documentaries I have seen in decades. Big thumb up 👍 to the BBC and its crew. The problem of Nigeria is far deeper than we can imagine. This is just a tip of the iceberg. We are on the verge of destroying our own country because of our individual greed. We are our own problems and God helps us destroy ourselves quickly and have nothing more to destroy.
Big bro Dawood, I can't but just agreee with your submission. We are our own problem in Naija. I am sure you still hear from other old colleagues from Adeyeri. Stay blessed bro
I schooled in Uniben and lived throughout in the dreaded den called ekosidin and I will tell you this, this documentary barely covers the tip of this cultism issue, it is soooo pervasive there is hardly a family in that state without cultists among them be it fathers, sons, uncles, cousins and what not. The biggest threat cultism poses is its normalisation, there are states like bayelsa, delta, rivers, Edo, cross rivers where it is abnormal to not be a cultist, that is the shocking thing. While I was in Uniben, your cultist friends in their rare moments of introspection will tell you not to ever join, that if they could go back and undo their past they would, they jump at shadows, live in fear, are afraid to be alone and are constantly worried that very day might be the day karma comes for them. They call themselves "strong men" but truth is, not succumbing to their intimidation and harassment has been the real show of strength. Will cultism ever be eradicated from Nigeria? I doubt it, but to God I pray it is, this country is too unsafe to raise a family in right now and the sources of danger are just too many for the common man
Especially that cross river state, that’s where I come from, omo, it’s just abnormal for you to not belong to a cultist group, especially when you’re 17 to 18 yrs old.. I ran for my life ooo
You have said it all. I live in Rivers State, schooled in the now Rivers State University so I've seen a bit too. Cultism is the new flow, everyone including teenagers are dragged in. It will take only the grace of God to normalize the current state of cultism in the country and world at large
Wish I could do something to help the widow in there at 23:30. It's so heart wrenching watching and seeing the extent of damage cultism has caused in our society today. The fact that our government has failed the country and allowed their selfish pursuit of power and it gains to plunge Nigeria into this mess is definitely alarming.
As an OOU alumni, I also withnessed several cult killings that still haunts me till today, I lost count of how many times I ran into bushes to avoid stray bullet. This video brought back those scary memories. I must commend the bravery of the anchor. God Bless
@@charmainealexander8379 places I saw attacks and killings were Igan-road, Anchor villa, back of mini campus,...infact the only safe place was my room. I had to keep dogs to scare people away..
@@luludamian8515 you are so right. I remembered nights I slept with knife in my shorts, telling myself that before anyone gets rid of me, I would leave a mark. Terrible times then.
The only award deserving of this video is justice and eradication of cultism in Nigeria. Any form of paper or plaque award is no compensation for this video, infact, it's a condescension.
These video should be played in secondary and our universities, so this bright minds wont go the wrong way; its full of darkness... BBC Africa good job
If they like they should show this video to young boys every day, thousands would still come out to join different cults, there’s something about cultism people don’t understand it’s a psychological problem, young boys just want something to be a part of and that’s what leads to joining
@@rolandthomas2616 No, I disagree with you that it cannot be stopped by educating the young. Here in Southern Africa for instance, we do not have these cults. I pray it stays right the way it is. Those cultists should not bring it this side coz we do not know it. There is few gang violence in Cape Town, SA, but thats just it the rest of the region mostly do not have this cultism. This is something I have learned over the internet and it exists even in some western countries as fraternities. I am glad we don't have it here and I pray it stays like this.
I remember a close friend of mine having to leave the school to relocated to another state for the whole reason of “toasting” a girlfriend of a cultist. The fear and intimidation was so bad. This was a very emotional documentary to watch.
I commend the bravery of this journalists. He literally walked through death and came out just for us to see the truth about cultism in Nigeria. These killings must stop! It's senseless. It's in vain!
This is the most scariest story I've seen yet. That the government sanctions such senseless murders makes it even more heart breaking. Allowing such recklessness with human life is abhorrent to say the least.
there is NOTHING positive on this channel about Africa. nothing => look at the related videos. Most of the Africans who watch this are of the former Colonial masters { hence the fluent in English ] ... they come here for acceptance. But their will be none. = ITS ACTUAL SAD
Hard fact is that this documentary doesn’t even show enough of the realities that happen daily on the streets,but I am glad that foreigners can learn a little from this video
@@adesugbaoluwagbenga5740 so we can know what's going on that's why.. Rather we can help or not this is news that everyone should know not just this news but need from all over
23:15 Brought tears to my eyes. This is a heart-wrenching situation. The crew are really brave to have done this documentary. Thank you BBC Africa Eye for all your bold documentaries.
I have watched many African eye documentaries but this one - really hit me. I was crying with the woman who lost her husband fighting for the community. As a Ghanaian, my heart breaks for Africa and the injustice, exploitation, and corruption it has suffered and is still suffering. Our leaders have failed us and have sold us to the highest bidder. - Africa Eye, please look into Uganda losing their one and only airport to China cause they couldn't pay their ridiculous high debt.
CHINA IS NOT TAKING NO AIRPORT. Stop bitching about conspiracies. Y’all swallow everytime the white men beats it. The demonization of China is western propaganda. The Uganda government has already made its own voice clear, they have still 7 years to repay the debt.
@@meocean5499 am with you brother a lot of people seem to think Chinese are evil in African when they are not. They have already helped my country Nigeria start a new project called eko city just off the shore of lagos Google it. And I like the fact unlike some other African project it already started and when it done it going to generate millions for lagos and its people westerns want to make the Chinese seem evil because they don't want Africa and Africans to succeed and I can't believe some Africans see them has been bad🤦♂️ when they are not only helping Nigeria and Nigerians but orther African countries progress
This journalist is excellent and very brave. You can see this story is very personal for him and he connects with the others on an emotional level. Although Onyabo methods are questionable they’re heroes. Police nowhere to be seen during all of this. Nigeria is a failed state.
@@davidlamb7524 I'm not sure you're a Nigerian, because if you have seen what this people have done to Nigeria you will even clap for that group, some months back in Benin city, there was a cult war. They killed a guy and smash his head with a block, his brain was everywhere. In other occasion they killed one guy at night and removed his heart. This people deserve no mercy.
This cultism is really a terror to Nigerian universities. I remember being so scared of going to Uni cause of cultism. I just wanted to be safe. I hope these serves as a deterrent to others that cultism doesn't pay and actually aids in getting to the root of this societal menace.
I'd like to commend everyone behind this documentary for their bravery. Such a great work done. Africa needs saving and it starts with us. It's rather disheartening that these things are still happening.
I’m from he West Indies knowing my roots came from Africa im shocked to watch this barbaric action taking place on the face of God earth where are the elected politicians how can they live with them selves when so much killings going on .come on government new year new beginning by the grace of God🙏
The widow’s story with the 5 kids was so heartbreaking, I wish the reporter helped her in some way, I feel so bad for the children it’s so devastating and helpless to see your mother crying and knowing there’s little you can do to help.
I wished all of us that commented on this documentary will contribute 500 Naira each for that widow with 5 children. it will go a long way. BBC should help us get her contact
Kudos to the people that got this documentary rolling especially the interviewer and Dr John Stone, an amazing piece of work. That scene of the family of the murdered Onyabo got me in tears. This documentary shines the light on how deep rooted the menace of cultism is.
Since i was a kid until now, this is the most factual n straight to the point documentary i hv ever watched that tries against all odds to unearth "the big issue" of today's Nigeria. Cultism in Nigeria has grown to become a monster hunting us all n it's allowed n promoted by d rulling elites who can never to anything to stop it bcos they are also actively involved in it. Kudos to d moderator, God bless you real good. Respect to d gallantry Mr Stone. Kabaka, u also earn my respect!
I remember Wale and his brother in Ondo town back in 2011, Wale was in black axe while his brother was in Eiye. During Ogun festival around September, Wale who had being at home since morning was called upon with an unknown phone number by his brother's friend for a meeting around barracks road just to drink beer. Unknown for him Eiye members were around the corner. On his emergence, he was shot thrice by his brother's friend. That was the end of him. Staying up at Barracks road as an Ondo guy will bring to ur remembrance the activities of cultist. There were large secondary school guys that joined. That's one of the reason why I don't go home often. You never can tell where the stray bullet might come from. Nigeria is on a time bomb in regards to this. Let us all unite together to fight against this menace. Say No to Cultism.
Africa Eye is easily one of the most intense and emotional Journalism Team I have ever come across on the Internet. Very few people know about African history and I feel it is because we dismiss it as a Third Word, but these ideas of violence and brutality, dehumanizing our own brothers and sisters not because its right but simply due to ignorance. This journalism is saving lives and opening our eyes. They risk their own lives just to get the story to us.
'You just received your coffin' has to be one of the scariest congratulatory messages ever. Cultism is never worth it, even if it doesn't involve killing. Great documentary.
They either say “you’ve just received your coffin” or “na today your trouble start”. (A coursemate narrated his initiation story to two of us, a long time ago.
Sounds similar to most American cities where similar people live. How utterly unsurprising. As far as the efficacy of reporting this to the wider world is concerned, .....................................In other news, did you know that HUMANS are now developing nanotechnology in which the complicated software is capable of deep-learning by cooperation with A.I.? Food for thought: Most of the world is growing increasingly indifferent to cultures or people who see fit to slaughter each other, especially when they aren't members of that said group. This video generates views, an ephemeral feeling of sympathy, a few moments of profound reflection and thought.........and then a quick trip to McDonald's. It's 2021 and feeling bad went out of style.........unless it's for yourself: now that's voguish.
One thing I took away from this was the jaw dropping difference in the average age of the Nigerian citizenry and the age of our leaders. How can a 78 year old man grow and develop a country full of 18-30 year olds? The priorities are so different and this needs to change moving forward.
This kind of thing, is why I get pissed when people act dismissive of how much evil really exists in the world. People live in their own Hallmark movies reality. They have no idea...
As someone that schooled in University of Benin and shuttled between school hostel and Ekosodin, I witnessed a few clashes and it’s not something anyone should actually witness. John Stone is a very brave man. For coming out, granting the journalist this interview and speaking extensively on this topic, I applaud him. I just hope he finds peace and forgiveness.
This documentary actually shed more light on the social, economic and moral problems Nigeria as a country find herself. The problem of cultism is deeply rooted not only in the grassroots and the community but on various levels of the government structure that is meant to protect the people. This is a time bomb that will explode to consume many innocent souls. Thank you for this piece of work. History will never forget this.
It takes lots of courage to be able to put this piece together, it's so sad to see how this thing called cultism have eaten deep into our society. How do we come out of it? Are we ever going to be free from it?
For the widow in Ikorodu, whose husband died while protecting the community as an Onyabo, can a GoFundMe account be created, so we donate to her and her 5 kids please? At least if Nigeria doesn't pay for being a hero, a few of us can🥺🙏
I mean, the country is pretty big. I’ve never seen a cult killing in my life or even any killing at all. It’s there of course, just more concentrated in some states than others. Not saying my country is safe though. We hear stories everyday so yeah at the end of it all, don’t come🫠
As a South African, my prayers would be rather futile for my Nigerian brothers and sisters because they have to deal with a corrupt and inept government that has taken on the face of their colonial predecessors, they continuously enrich themselves and oil companies at the cost of the Nigerian environment particularly it's water systems and the lives of people - many fishermen are out out of jobs due to pollution and they have turned to piracy which just begets more violence - it's just more violence on top of a country that was founded on a backdrop of violence. Now with the rise of cultism and there is the presence of SARS too - there are a plethora of Nigerians in danger every day and they have to deal with extremist groups, if that isn't the icing on the cake, all of this is iced with a police force that assists criminals and a government full of criminals. The situation is sad and I can't help but offer empathy to the Nigerian people, who despite all their troubles continue to excel and spread their vibrant culture all over the world, they have a plethora of problems and yet they carry a disposition of champions. I can only hope against hope that Nigeria becomes a great state free of all of these problems.
God bless you my brother...it's quite tiring being a nigerian with this image out there. I'm hurt and completely famished, but this criminals in government have sold their souls to the devil and don't give a damn. The whole world us tackling this menace but internally nothing is done.
@@NKSamson Nah fam, there are no cult groups here and you can go about the neighbourhood without anybody telling you ''You're going to regret coming here.'' - every country has crime hot spots but if I were to compare our country to Nigeria, you make our criminals seem like little kids.
The government is no where to be found, cultist kill with impunity, because most of those in power were once a member of this cult group, Nigeria is bleeding with blood, boko Haram, kidnapers, bandit and excessive poverty.May Allah see us through this predicament.
"Water run away me eyes." The tragic state of late Junior's brother. He screamed in agony and anger "Junior! Junior!" Come back my brother. Junior's body laid there lifeless under the scorching sun, surrounded by pitiful and happy onlookers... maybe, Junior's soul cried from the other world saying "my brother I can't come back now, it's to late for me. Sorry I caused you so much pain, send my love to mama" My God! This hits me so bad. All for what?! Money? Fame? Power? Look at those kids born In that circle and company, what's next for them? You tell me. Thank you anchor for this very well detailed video.
my brother, which money and fame dey inside this thing? how many they actually make am to the top? less than 5%.. Ignorance, Poverty, Laziness, Lust and at the top Corruption is the fuel to this pandemic!
You know shit is real when TH-cam asks 5X if you *really* want to watch it.
Asked me 13 times. Crazy.
@@daniellelopez3342 Same, my anxiety didn’t let me get past the blood I saw in the first few minutes.
Lol
Daily for me…now leave me alone bbc 😆
😂😂😂😂
Not only was the investigator brave but empathetic too. Seeing him cry made me cry too.
It was a beautiful moment with the kids
So true he has a heart
Sure
His friend was also killed by a cult, so he understands
The Camera man is the Bravest Person on Earth, I've never Seen a Documentary so Real and Detailed like this in my Entire Life.
The fact they allowed you film this is mind blowing 🤯
Staged lol😅
Because lost humans want to make a name for themselves. The Nimrod effect.
@@tfamilyzblog4559staged?? 😂😂 put body
@@tfamilyzblog4559
You must be a clown!
Someone put a lot on the line to create this and you open your mouth to talk like an ingrate!
Bro this nothing staged they just agreed him come nija check am😢@@Invwestpaid
I’m from Edo state and grew up in Benin, currently living in Jos, Nigeria. My stay in these two parts of the country has help me understand that the south is plagued with cultism and the north with boko haram. My mum was murdered when I was 13 in our home, my dad was beaten with battle axes to a pup and was in coma for 6 days. We believe the culprits are members of the black axe but as usual no one has been caught and brought to book over the issue till today since 2006.
I lost cousins, brothers, friends while studying at the university of Benin from cult wars. Most of the people killed in these wars are also members of either same cult or rival cults
I’m so sorry💔
@@Isthisasafespacepod thanks 🙏
May the Souls of your beloved rest in peace.
So sorry
So sorry for your losses!
"They know you, but you don't know them" - Dr. Stone. This documentary just makes you know that your survival as a Nigerian in Nigeria is beyond your control.
U nearly cried 😥😥
It's really beyond you because you might not be a cultist and still be killed by them, imagine owing somebody and the person contracting them to kill you, tradgedy.
That man was my lecturer in uniben.
He was never afraid to declare he was once with them
The documentary greatly overexagurated their power their only a problem in lagos that it no where else
... especially as a tertiary student
The bravery of everyone who was part of this documentary is outstanding. They know they could possibly be killed for involvement but still chose to lend their help. Shout out to Dr Stone!! I hope they all stay protected
The moment you find a PURPOSE to be part of an event that may or may not lead to a change, that's when you become fulfilled in life. I admire the bravery of that Lecturer despite his past deeds. Like he admitted there will be consequences but that documentary will outlive all the people who participated. History will be kind to those who spoke the truth among them.
So true . Much respect✊🏿
Amen 🙏
Amen
Bravery is an understatement how terrify debilitatingly mortify just walking anywhere in place like that would be...😳😬😖😣
To the 1% reading this, may God bless you and let your dreams come true. Stay safe. 🎉
God bless you bro/ sis 🙏❤️
Thank You Much
Amen and same to you. 😊
Thank you. May god bless you too
To you too ❤
This is pure bravery and very much needed…I suggest all universities in Nigeria play this documentary for newly matriculated students in a seminar. It’s just an hour!!! Make watching it compulsory
You know, I couldn't agree more with you, seeing the school rules, regulations and all warnings in print didn't scare members away. Maybe a scene of reality would be a rude awakening for them.
It's necessary, so they don't join a cult. In a dumb excuse of being popular
Can't leave without commending the bravery of everyone who made this documentary a success. Watching a documentary about a plague that has eaten our society and resulted in the end of countless lives is nothing short of a step towards liberating our society and our youth in particular. Good job all.
You can say that again! My gawd, imagine having to film this?!?! Phew. It's like stepping into hell. Looks like the movie The Purge, but in real life!!
This is nothing new and Nigerians are aware of all these problems but BBC Africa doing what they do best as a British government mouthpiece.
@@jaybee4577 I get what you're saying. I live in South Africa. The bigger question is why is there not an African Al Jazeera/BBC/Deutsche Welle/CNN/Russia Today? Surely Africa is now at a stage to have a global access channel like those countries?
@@jayjayn007 It’s not hell lol, and doesn’t SA have one of the highest crime rates in the world?
@@tyaler9805 It does, and I guess relatively the same. But I haven't seen it. I have been to dangerous areas in SA. But nothing quite like what this video showed. Those guys look the split image of The Purge movie! With those long knives chopping people. I think we have gun crime here more. At least if they shoot you here you're dead and not being hacked up with a long knife to suffer slowly, phew!!
This is one of the most sensitive but informative documentaries I've ever seen. It's takes a lot of courage to put something like this together. Kudos to the crew!
👍💯💯💯🏆
Why? There is nothing about western billionaires who're getting money and grabbing folk of Nigeria
Shingo
@@Lockheed_007what's shingo
@@Lockheed_007😊😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
Regardless of the horrible material, and how I personally feel, I am always glad to see African stories told from the lens of Africans.
It doesn’t always matter who tells a story with actual footage and TRUTH. African journalists/media may sometimes have bias or limited resources, which may impact their ability to exhaustively cover a story without fear nor favor. This documentary is a masterpiece regardless of your personal feelings. I’m Nigerian and I’m glad they covered this story as they have always done to bring awareness even to us in our own country
The material is not horrible.
It's raw and factual.
This documentary deserves one billion views.Africans, let us emancipate ourselves from the shuckles cultism and corrupt regimes.This is the only way we can favourably compete with other continents
I am from Indonesia and supports your concern. Lets make better today, better future, together.
Once we trade tribalism for pragmatism Africa will thrive
Cult culture is Nigeria's problem. Not the whole of Africa.
you can't just advise people to drop cultism and vices lmao.
as you saw in the documentary, most of these cultists got into it because of some reason. unemployment, revenge, unsettled grievances and so on.
The government even supports them. They can't just STOP cultism. It needs years and years of proper leadership to create a liveable environment and implementing rules to keep them in check
The Judiciary needs to be brushed of corruption and that with independence from the Federal Government. If they start from here, things might hopefully get better.
It's just a question of WHEN. It might probably take a lifetime looking at the state of politics in the country. There's no sign of the bleakest hope on the horizon. It is what it is
Point of correction NIGERIA NOT AFRICA
The narrators voice, flow of sequence,video clarity,composure,audacity are all on top notch.This is one of the most captivating documentary on African land.Big up journalist and your crew
His name is Gbolahan Macjob
“Take risk and succeed”, that’s what the journalist and BBC Africa did.
This was one of the best documentaries I have ever seen. Thank you for taking the time and the risk to inform the world about this topic. May you all stay safe.
Hey are you single? 😉
One of the Best I have ever seen! So Sad in the name of Humanity! God Bless You All! ❤I am ashamed to be a Human Being!🙏😇😎❤️🇨🇦
@@diegomurillo175stop the simp
3 minutes into the video, I realized the kind of risk you took do this investigative journalism.
I m Indian 🇮🇳🇮🇳 after c this I feel how far humanity has gone . love have become so cold.. how could one human kills other in the name of supremacy.. lord jesus plz give them a wisdom.. united they could have built a better nigeria
Apna india Kaun sa better hai?
@@spartacus9960really?
God bless my brother. We shall see the other side of this.
@@spartacus9960
India is fast becoming one of the most rapidly developing countries in the world.
Worry about your own country with all the disgusting brutal caste violence and rape.
This man endangered his life and gave us a good research. We are not worthy.
You can’t over state this
Don't consider yourself worthy or not of other men. We aren't WORTHY of God's grace though he gives it to the just and unjust. Moreso he gives it to those who accept yeshua Jesus as lord and as said to those unjust who reject Christ as lord as the bible makes clear so yeah never base your worthy of anything against other men
@@brandoncorynagley92388not everything is religious jeez
How the lecturer Dr.Stone admitted to being a butcher and he’s a free man is mind boggling and an exposure of the rot of the Nigerian society. I cry for innocent Nigerians.
Fr man just admitted to being a murderer
The makers of this documentary should win a international award and their efforts etched in history. This work throws a lot of light into a reality in Nigeria that even some homegrown Nigerians didn't know the details of till now. Thank you for educating us, BBC Africa.
Why should this documentary get an award?
We Nigeria don’t even think before written or give kudos too rubbish main looking at the documentary you will see everything they is dam fake all the so call axemen are on mask and even they still posted end sars police brutality saying is axemen ..we saw all the videos we are not fools
@@jiggawireentertainment1021 🙄
@@jiggawireentertainment1021 Are you kidding me right now? 😳🤔🙄🤦♂️
NO THEY SHOULD NOt... they can take the camera back and broadcast their darkness in their land. NO Nigerians can bring a Camera and exposed their people.
No top actors, no big budgets, pure reality. Kudos to the team who made this master piece.
I witnessed several cult killings as an undergraduate in OOU Ago-Iwoye. From PS to Igan Road, Mini Campus, Mariam Iyalaje, Ayegbami, Anchor, Spectrum, Itamerin and Olopo Merin. Uncountable lives have been lost in Cult clashes for supremacy. It was a terrible experience . Shun violence, shun cultism. This menace have been exported to countries like Dubai, Malaysia and South Africa, where these cult members who travel out continue their nefarious activities. Kudos to the team behind this fine investigative journalism.
Same here!!! Great Oouite 🙌
So true here in UAE a place called Sharjah Nigerians cult members killed each other in cold blood it was bad
You are right. I finished in 2008 and I witnessed most of these horrible events.
They are also in Italy.They kill each other everyday which is so disturbing
They've turned SA (hilbrow) into a no go area for citizens,I didn't know that they do the same thing at home,always thought they took advantage of our justice system and laws
This is really touching. Especially the lady with 5 kids brought tears to my eyes.
This is such an interesting piece of work that shines a light on a deeply rooted problem in our country. The subjects that were interviewed all played a great part in making this video come to life. My favourite characters were Kabala and Dr Stone. Shout out to the interviewer, Well done 👏👏👏
Saw the trailer but came straight here via the link you posted on Twitter...tnx
Beautiful and brave journalism at work to expose these madmen
Dr Stone was my lecturer in Uniben
@@samsonimasuen1041 he was mine too. We feared him back them because he never hid the fact that he was once a cultist
@TRIDAZ yes he was. He never hid that fact. All cultist in the university fear and respect him
@TRIDAZ it happened in d past and he is currently helping to tackle d menace of cultism in the university
This should made it to the nationwide cinemas for free if the government really want a change. A lot of youths needs to see this. Jesus! This is really heartbreaking 💔
Most government officials are members of cults or regularly use their services as Assassins, thugs etc.
You steal you lose your hand you rape you lose your you know what. You kill you lose your life that’ll be my law of consequences
They need JESUS.
I had no idea the extent of corruption in Nigeria. My heart goes out to the good people of Nigeria who want to work to better their lives and their country.
Where there is great poverty and corruption is evil.
Equally as great, vast.
First and third world countries are committing corruption. Corruption is all over the world🌎. No place isn't "precisely perfect".
It's anti-Semitic to criticize the leaders of such cults.
It's is still the same where ever you are,you white people just happens to make yours look civilized and hidden
This is an award winning documentary. Very informative, entertaining yet too sad because it may take 100years to end cult brutality in Africa and Nigeria in particular.
Corruption is all over the world🌎💯✨️❕️
Incorrect
It will take 1000 years at least ❤
Investigative journalism is definitely not for me. It is too scary and requires a lot of bravery. Kudos to everyone who has played a part in this documentary
Wow! I really commend the interviwer for the brave job done and just scared for faces of pple interviewed.
Now this is journalism at it's finest, scariest and it's insanely brave of this group to meet up with this cult.
I cried.
The system is a mess. They are in EVERY FACET OF NIGERIAN LIFE , from the Top of government officials to the least street urchin.
What , bro damn
If it makes you feel any better Italy isn't much different.
To the military too
@@oo--7714 in Italy , I guess the system works to even fish out or trace killers....but here it's a brick wall....here if the killers are even apprehended , they are substituted with innocent civilians when the police go on illegal raids in the neighborhood.
@@ukattahchidi8830 very true.
The woman with the kids really touched my heart 😭🥺
I wish there was a way to be in touch with her and help as we can 😢
I weep for the woman with 5 kids. I also lost a brother to cultism and the pain still lingers in my mind. This content could have made box office, thanks to the crew for making it free. I like the way Kabaka came into the story in the market, I first taught he was just a regular tout - man is an OG. He was so happy to show his room, he knows fashion I like the Tims. Bravo to the crew 👏👏👏
As an African citizen, seeing this is really painful
I felt like I was watching a horror film! This is absolutely horrific. The last guy crying over his brother screamed out of pain and it was palpable. I’m so sad to see these things happening. The widow is still grieving but has to move forward without Justice and take care of her children…. Sigh 😔 😔🥺
So why?
Cut a hand is a symbol. Because policemen there are corrupted and taking bribes.
They're no victims. Only criminals
Women bishop🥋
Unbelievable
What about the white supremacist killing blacks and EU foreign policy keeeping Nigeria poor
You were watching a horror film but this one is real life.
I have never seen a documentary this detailed with videos and content. Kudos to the team behind this...
Thank you for telling this story, so many Nigerians still think this is a fairytale. The pain of the woman and her children broke my heart 💔
We really don't we know they are there but what am disagreeing with is that this documentary greatly overexagurated there influence making it look like they rule our country when that not the case it like taking the knife crimes rates in London and then a foreign news agency uses that to say that people up and down including the country side are stabbing each orther when that not the case trust me I grew up in Nigeria but in port hercut and I never heard so much has a whisper of the black axe their only a major problem in lagos that the extent of their power and influence they are basically none exists from outside lagos onward this documentary is trying to make my people look like animals and murderers when that not the case
No resident Nigerian thinks it’s a fairy tale. Every Nigerian grew up experiencing this reality first hand. I was initiated in secondary school by school father. I couldn’t turn his offer down because he had protected me from bullies. Trust me, cultism goes deeper than this. It can never be eradicated. It’s eaten too deep.
@@bradleydacosta148 sure Bradley😂😂. What an idiot, saying every Nigerian where as black axe mostly exist in the south south region(mainly portharcourt)
@@bradleydacosta148 with all due respect, you don’t know every Nigerian. Some people I know and have talked with still think it’s a fairytale and this is a fact. You don’t need to discredit my perspective to prove your point. Except you personally know every living Nigerian, then I stand corrected.
@@oompaloompa3188 You know you don’t have to call someone an idiot to prove your point right? Smh
My parents left Nigeria to give my slibilings and I, their children a better life; all I want to do is help these people back home. This infuriates me. And the government isn't doing anything to stop it.
Hence the term ahithole countries
Government is part of them. Who are the chief cultists in Nigeria? Is it not Nigerian military? The way they act is so similar. There's a paper by Rotimi Adewale of OAU about cultism & you'd see the link.
Abeg help me 😭😭😭 I need the help
God bless and helps your Family 🙏🤲🙏🤲 for a better life out Nigeria 🇳🇬 also is always sad left own Homeland 😰😰😰
Exactly what I want to do for my kids,I live in kaduna.the wahala is too much.
It is Worthy of note that this is a 2021 documentary. Not some historical series, this is what is still happening in the country recently in this day and age.
I salute bbc for having been bold and courageous to take this film.
Especially the part said " they'll come after them "
It takes a brave man to accept such threats
The BRAVERY and CONFIDENCE in this documentary is beyond my understanding, face to face with killers🙆♀️ such a great documentary, thank you 🙏
Would you do it!??
@@bumbucha6441 I don't think so 🙆♀️
Respect to all those who made this documentary possible with so much detail.. heartbreaking
This is one of the best documentaries I have seen in decades. Big thumb up 👍 to the BBC and its crew. The problem of Nigeria is far deeper than we can imagine. This is just a tip of the iceberg. We are on the verge of destroying our own country because of our individual greed. We are our own problems and God helps us destroy ourselves quickly and have nothing more to destroy.
Big bro Dawood, I can't but just agreee with your submission. We are our own problem in Naija. I am sure you still hear from other old colleagues from Adeyeri. Stay blessed bro
@@walevista wow! Long time buddy. I miss you you guys. Thanks for the comment and response
How can patriotism and nationalism be inculcated and enforced with the degree of the type of leaders in Nigeria?
@@glorianwabuzorosio3460 that is a very relevant question
Nigeria is already finished, it destroyed itself from within. What is left to destroy?
Who is watching 2024?
A few months to 2025 and I'm still here.
I schooled in Uniben and lived throughout in the dreaded den called ekosidin and I will tell you this, this documentary barely covers the tip of this cultism issue, it is soooo pervasive there is hardly a family in that state without cultists among them be it fathers, sons, uncles, cousins and what not. The biggest threat cultism poses is its normalisation, there are states like bayelsa, delta, rivers, Edo, cross rivers where it is abnormal to not be a cultist, that is the shocking thing. While I was in Uniben, your cultist friends in their rare moments of introspection will tell you not to ever join, that if they could go back and undo their past they would, they jump at shadows, live in fear, are afraid to be alone and are constantly worried that very day might be the day karma comes for them.
They call themselves "strong men" but truth is, not succumbing to their intimidation and harassment has been the real show of strength.
Will cultism ever be eradicated from Nigeria? I doubt it, but to God I pray it is, this country is too unsafe to raise a family in right now and the sources of danger are just too many for the common man
Spot on!
Damn...I hope BBC sees your comment... this is eye opening
So 😭 sad but true
Especially that cross river state, that’s where I come from, omo, it’s just abnormal for you to not belong to a cultist group, especially when you’re 17 to 18 yrs old..
I ran for my life ooo
You have said it all. I live in Rivers State, schooled in the now Rivers State University so I've seen a bit too. Cultism is the new flow, everyone including teenagers are dragged in. It will take only the grace of God to normalize the current state of cultism in the country and world at large
As long as politicians are involved, cultism will continue to be normal in Nigeria. Staying alive in Nigeria is beyond your control.
As long as Nigerian politics needs their services, cultism in Nigeria will never end.
Yes oooo
DAVIDO Burna boy and so on they are axe men , so why can’t Dey drag them ?
Gbam!!!
No so ooh 😍
Period
Wish I could do something to help the widow in there at 23:30. It's so heart wrenching watching and seeing the extent of damage cultism has caused in our society today. The fact that our government has failed the country and allowed their selfish pursuit of power and it gains to plunge Nigeria into this mess is definitely alarming.
Hope you were able to get the widow?
Were you able to get the widow's contact ?
@@nwoguchimebere7254 no at all
Contact BBC Africa on their social media or send an email to them.
As an OOU alumni, I also withnessed several cult killings that still haunts me till today, I lost count of how many times I ran into bushes to avoid stray bullet. This video brought back those scary memories. I must commend the bravery of the anchor. God Bless
Aiyegbami, martins kuye street was a lion’s den. A night can’t pass without gunshots renting the air.
@@charmainealexander8379 places I saw attacks and killings were Igan-road, Anchor villa, back of mini campus,...infact the only safe place was my room. I had to keep dogs to scare people away..
Same here.
Experiences at OOU were horrible.
@@charmainealexander8379 so, so true. Those were bad memories.
@@luludamian8515 you are so right. I remembered nights I slept with knife in my shorts, telling myself that before anyone gets rid of me, I would leave a mark. Terrible times then.
When people are lying faced with hard evidence, they always shout.
Those lawyers are clearly lying
This documentary is worth winning an award and I just hope that this man is safe because this is very deep.
The only award deserving of this video is justice and eradication of cultism in Nigeria.
Any form of paper or plaque award is no compensation for this video, infact, it's a condescension.
Look at how murderers beg for their lives. They show no mercy but want mercy. Same thing as dictators. All cowards.
And the justice should start from the lecturer. He needs to do terms for the atrocities he committed. Renouncing isn’t enough!
@@politicallight.1538 God will bless you today for this comment
UPDATE (30 August 2024): Nigeria’s Black Axe mafia dealt 'big blow' by Interpol: www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c984w8jr1glo
What a phenomenal documentary! Thank you shooting this despite the risks involved.
The usual lie: “We don’t kill innocents”…
These video should be played in secondary and our universities, so this bright minds wont go the wrong way; its full of darkness... BBC Africa good job
If they like they should show this video to young boys every day, thousands would still come out to join different cults, there’s something about cultism people don’t understand it’s a psychological problem, young boys just want something to be a part of and that’s what leads to joining
@@rolandthomas2616 No, I disagree with you that it cannot be stopped by educating the young. Here in Southern Africa for instance, we do not have these cults. I pray it stays right the way it is. Those cultists should not bring it this side coz we do not know it. There is few gang violence in Cape Town, SA, but thats just it the rest of the region mostly do not have this cultism. This is something I have learned over the internet and it exists even in some western countries as fraternities. I am glad we don't have it here and I pray it stays like this.
I agree
I remember a close friend of mine having to leave the school to relocated to another state for the whole reason of “toasting” a girlfriend of a cultist. The fear and intimidation was so bad. This was a very emotional documentary to watch.
No b lie
No b lie
Singa bolu
@@Lockheed_007 BuggaBugga YuggaYugga
@@Inspirationdiaries it’s like courting or trying to date a girl.
This is the most dangerous expose ever done, it is brave journalism devoid of fear or favor.
I commend the bravery of this journalists. He literally walked through death and came out just for us to see the truth about cultism in Nigeria. These killings must stop! It's senseless. It's in vain!
Who can stop it....?💔💔💔
This is so very sad I will be keeping you all in my prayers 😥😥😥🙏🙏🙏🙏🏴🏴🏴🏴💚💚💚💚
Totally senseless & demonic
@@ubongedison2834 Exactly, who can stop it? This murderous rampage is on this increase and law enforcemet is involved, so....
The question is
How???
Who??
Where??
When??
This is the most scariest story I've seen yet. That the government sanctions such senseless murders makes it even more heart breaking. Allowing such recklessness with human life is abhorrent to say the least.
there is NOTHING positive on this channel about Africa. nothing => look at the related videos.
Most of the Africans who watch this are of the former Colonial masters { hence the fluent in English ] ... they come here for acceptance. But their will be none. = ITS ACTUAL SAD
The widow and her kids 😭 so heartbreaking
Hard fact is that this documentary doesn’t even show enough of the realities that happen daily on the streets,but I am glad that foreigners can learn a little from this video
What is the advantage in 'foreigners' learning about the shame of your country? Are they going to solve your problem for you?
@@pamdicson3897 I am also confused.
Eeii then things are really happening for Nigeria
Ok so foreigners are going to come to Nigeria to fix her problems and people?
@@adesugbaoluwagbenga5740 so we can know what's going on that's why.. Rather we can help or not this is news that everyone should know not just this news but need from all over
23:15 Brought tears to my eyes. This is a heart-wrenching situation. The crew are really brave to have done this documentary. Thank you BBC Africa Eye for all your bold documentaries.
I cried. So so hurtful.
As in eeeh so painful
Sad af.. makes us see how blessed we are
I have never cried so hard. I hope and pray that something happens for them 🙏😭
I have watched many African eye documentaries but this one - really hit me. I was crying with the woman who lost her husband fighting for the community. As a Ghanaian, my heart breaks for Africa and the injustice, exploitation, and corruption it has suffered and is still suffering. Our leaders have failed us and have sold us to the highest bidder.
- Africa Eye, please look into Uganda losing their one and only airport to China cause they couldn't pay their ridiculous high debt.
I swear. I 😭
@Sex Pun what does that mean?
@Sex Pun it not funny really it not what si funny about the situation
CHINA IS NOT TAKING NO AIRPORT. Stop bitching about conspiracies. Y’all swallow everytime the white men beats it. The demonization of China is western propaganda. The Uganda government has already made its own voice clear, they have still 7 years to repay the debt.
@@meocean5499 am with you brother a lot of people seem to think Chinese are evil in African when they are not. They have already helped my country Nigeria start a new project called eko city just off the shore of lagos Google it. And I like the fact unlike some other African project it already started and when it done it going to generate millions for lagos and its people westerns want to make the Chinese seem evil because they don't want Africa and Africans to succeed and I can't believe some Africans see them has been bad🤦♂️ when they are not only helping Nigeria and Nigerians but orther African countries progress
Please... Where can we donate to the woman who lost her husband...please.
Do you seriously think she will get the money? Hell no!
honestly
@@rogue0621she will
Directly reach out to bbc and tell them your intentions. They will definitely get to her
I can connect you to the families
This journalist is excellent and very brave. You can see this story is very personal for him and he connects with the others on an emotional level. Although Onyabo methods are questionable they’re heroes. Police nowhere to be seen during all of this. Nigeria is a failed state.
Onyabu are behaving the same as the gangs. They are no better.
Isn’t Nigeria a country?
@@steverodgers4366 it is but stopped functioning decades ago
@@ukattahchidi8830 yet you're still here.
@@davidlamb7524 I'm not sure you're a Nigerian, because if you have seen what this people have done to Nigeria you will even clap for that group, some months back in Benin city, there was a cult war. They killed a guy and smash his head with a block, his brain was everywhere. In other occasion they killed one guy at night and removed his heart. This people deserve no mercy.
This cultism is really a terror to Nigerian universities. I remember being so scared of going to Uni cause of cultism. I just wanted to be safe. I hope these serves as a deterrent to others that cultism doesn't pay and actually aids in getting to the root of this societal menace.
The illusion of separation we as African people hold is killing us. May we free ourselves.
I knw it hurts so much
The brutality… it’s so evil. I feel sick. Greed and corruption, inequality, abuse and cultism breeds true horror. Thank you for making this film.
Remember, black axe is just one of many.
I'd like to commend everyone behind this documentary for their bravery. Such a great work done.
Africa needs saving and it starts with us. It's rather disheartening that these things are still happening.
I’m from he West Indies knowing my roots came from Africa im shocked to watch this barbaric action taking place on the face of God earth where are the elected politicians how can they live with them selves when so much killings going on .come on government new year new beginning by the grace of God🙏
Killing all politicians in Africa is the only way Africa will rise especially in Nigeria
The widow’s story with the 5 kids was so heartbreaking, I wish the reporter helped her in some way, I feel so bad for the children it’s so devastating and helpless to see your mother crying and knowing there’s little you can do to help.
I wished all of us that commented on this documentary will contribute 500 Naira each for that widow with 5 children. it will go a long way. BBC should help us get her contact
Seriously?
Was he also a cultist?
Why will people contribute for her?
@Dpicks could you elaborate more please? I'm curious
@Dpicks ??
Came here after killings in Kenya .. scary 😢
Kudos to the people that got this documentary rolling especially the interviewer and Dr John Stone, an amazing piece of work. That scene of the family of the murdered Onyabo got me in tears. This documentary shines the light on how deep rooted the menace of cultism is.
Are you related to efe ajagba the boxer ??
@@janicerogers6793 Nah... Not at all
I was in tears too. Literally cried this morning
Since i was a kid until now, this is the most factual n straight to the point documentary i hv ever watched that tries against all odds to unearth "the big issue" of today's Nigeria. Cultism in Nigeria has grown to become a monster hunting us all n it's allowed n promoted by d rulling elites who can never to anything to stop it bcos they are also actively involved in it. Kudos to d moderator, God bless you real good. Respect to d gallantry Mr Stone. Kabaka, u also earn my respect!
I remember Wale and his brother in Ondo town back in 2011, Wale was in black axe while his brother was in Eiye. During Ogun festival around September, Wale who had being at home since morning was called upon with an unknown phone number by his brother's friend for a meeting around barracks road just to drink beer. Unknown for him Eiye members were around the corner. On his emergence, he was shot thrice by his brother's friend. That was the end of him. Staying up at Barracks road as an Ondo guy will bring to ur remembrance the activities of cultist. There were large secondary school guys that joined. That's one of the reason why I don't go home often. You never can tell where the stray bullet might come from. Nigeria is on a time bomb in regards to this. Let us all unite together to fight against this menace. Say No to Cultism.
Omo egi mii ondo dey hot all those years oo yaba to oka to Ayeyemi haa hmmm.
Africa Eye is easily one of the most intense and emotional Journalism Team I have ever come across on the Internet. Very few people know about African history and I feel it is because we dismiss it as a Third Word, but these ideas of violence and brutality, dehumanizing our own brothers and sisters not because its right but simply due to ignorance. This journalism is saving lives and opening our eyes. They risk their own lives just to get the story to us.
'You just received your coffin' has to be one of the scariest congratulatory messages ever. Cultism is never worth it, even if it doesn't involve killing. Great documentary.
They either say “you’ve just received your coffin” or “na today your trouble start”. (A coursemate narrated his initiation story to two of us, a long time ago.
Honestly
@@blackafricanforex can you outline it for us yet
@@izuchukwuxaviehenry2684 the story too long.
No it’s called welcome to the world of stress
A vicious cycle of ignorance,wickedness,poverty,lack of empathy, revenge and politics of violence!!
A big ups to the reporter. He is very brave 👏👏
Sounds similar to most American cities where similar people live. How utterly unsurprising. As far as the efficacy of reporting this to the wider world is concerned, .....................................In other news, did you know that HUMANS are now developing nanotechnology in which the complicated software is capable of deep-learning by cooperation with A.I.? Food for thought: Most of the world is growing increasingly indifferent to cultures or people who see fit to slaughter each other, especially when they aren't members of that said group. This video generates views, an ephemeral feeling of sympathy, a few moments of profound reflection and thought.........and then a quick trip to McDonald's. It's 2021 and feeling bad went out of style.........unless it's for yourself: now that's voguish.
This is a master piece of journalism! So much pain that people don't get to hear about.
This journalist and his team are absolutely fearless. Fair play to them all for their courage in exposing the cultism.
Nigeria is on another level mentally, physically and spiritually.
💀
Nigeria is a Godforsaken hellhole. No wonder no one is really proud of being a Nigerian.
@@M.M0709 I agree, we hope in time they change
Mentally - Insane
Physically - Hard Nuts
Spiritually - Bankrupt
PS : Just these dudes who are in these cults.
Disgusting
Give them a belting across the back. By man in suit and tie like inMalaysia
One thing I took away from this was the jaw dropping difference in the average age of the Nigerian citizenry and the age of our leaders. How can a 78 year old man grow and develop a country full of 18-30 year olds? The priorities are so different and this needs to change moving forward.
The bravery of this journalist is not just commendable, it's legendary!
Thank you for speaking and sharing one of our hardest truth.
This kind of thing, is why I get pissed when people act dismissive of how much evil really exists in the world. People live in their own Hallmark movies reality. They have no idea...
As someone that schooled in University of Benin and shuttled between school hostel and Ekosodin, I witnessed a few clashes and it’s not something anyone should actually witness.
John Stone is a very brave man. For coming out, granting the journalist this interview and speaking extensively on this topic, I applaud him. I just hope he finds peace and forgiveness.
Are they from the same religion of the north part? Or are they 50-50 on religion type?
@@ricardoxavier827BBC they carry the secret investigation in southern Nigeria nd 80% of them are non Muslims
John Stone is a murderer and should be jailed. His bravery won’t excuse his evil deeds!
Peace, forgiveness and justice for the family of his victims. There can be no true peace without justice
Well said
This documentary actually shed more light on the social, economic and moral problems Nigeria as a country find herself. The problem of cultism is deeply rooted not only in the grassroots and the community but on various levels of the government structure that is meant to protect the people. This is a time bomb that will explode to consume many innocent souls. Thank you for this piece of work. History will never forget this.
You deserve a standing ovation. This was really insightful
Wohhh!!!
Kudos to the team for taking it upon themselves to say these stories, they need to be heard.
God protect everyone ♥️🙏🏾
It takes lots of courage to be able to put this piece together, it's so sad to see how this thing called cultism have eaten deep into our society. How do we come out of it? Are we ever going to be free from it?
Not really.
It's universal BRO.
Ask ur pastors doctors teachers governor's
yes very possible.
That's some top notch investigative journalism..Kudos to the entire BBC Africa team
For the widow in Ikorodu, whose husband died while protecting the community as an Onyabo, can a GoFundMe account be created, so we donate to her and her 5 kids please? At least if Nigeria doesn't pay for being a hero, a few of us can🥺🙏
Let's do this.
Bro I never knew Nigeria was this dangerous. Amf from Ghana and never stepping foot there
I mean, the country is pretty big. I’ve never seen a cult killing in my life or even any killing at all. It’s there of course, just more concentrated in some states than others.
Not saying my country is safe though. We hear stories everyday so yeah at the end of it all, don’t come🫠
Most of the people watching this have never seen this. The Country is too big and they actually don’t go around attacking everyone.
Don't come we don't need your visitation
Its bro the country is a mess, believe me, i be comfirm nigerian trust me.
As a South African, my prayers would be rather futile for my Nigerian brothers and sisters because they have to deal with a corrupt and inept government that has taken on the face of their colonial predecessors, they continuously enrich themselves and oil companies at the cost of the Nigerian environment particularly it's water systems and the lives of people - many fishermen are out out of jobs due to pollution and they have turned to piracy which just begets more violence - it's just more violence on top of a country that was founded on a backdrop of violence. Now with the rise of cultism and there is the presence of SARS too - there are a plethora of Nigerians in danger every day and they have to deal with extremist groups, if that isn't the icing on the cake, all of this is iced with a police force that assists criminals and a government full of criminals. The situation is sad and I can't help but offer empathy to the Nigerian people, who despite all their troubles continue to excel and spread their vibrant culture all over the world, they have a plethora of problems and yet they carry a disposition of champions. I can only hope against hope that Nigeria becomes a great state free of all of these problems.
God bless you my brother...it's quite tiring being a nigerian with this image out there. I'm hurt and completely famished, but this criminals in government have sold their souls to the devil and don't give a damn. The whole world us tackling this menace but internally nothing is done.
But the thought of visiting South Africa terrifies me nearly as much. It's often said that the crime rate there is off the charts.
@@NKSamson Nah fam, there are no cult groups here and you can go about the neighbourhood without anybody telling you ''You're going to regret coming here.'' - every country has crime hot spots but if I were to compare our country to Nigeria, you make our criminals seem like little kids.
Our sad reality.
Thank you so much Thato for pushing the truth. Despite our challenges, we truly carry the disposition of champions.
As a military man, I don't cry for pain or hardship but that woman whose husband was killed made me shed tears. I pity her and the children. 😭
@Victoria Yeboah wish there's a way you could get to them 😢😢😢
@Victoria Yeboah it's easy to get in touch, get in touch with the Journalist.
This deserves an Award and Resounding ovation !!! 👏👏👏👏🏆 🏆 🏆 The highpoint for me was when the widowed woman was narrating her story.... 😭
Such an amazing piece. I pray for protection for all those involved in making this documentary a reality especially Dr. Stone
The government is no where to be found, cultist kill with impunity, because most of those in power were once a member of this cult group, Nigeria is bleeding with blood, boko Haram, kidnapers, bandit and excessive poverty.May Allah see us through this predicament.
Amin
Once?
Lmao
“Were once”? They’re still members who has been promoted to a higher level of the cult.
Wishing you and your people the best. You will overcome this madness. Peace from the UK.
As exposed in the documentary, the government is the problem hence no solution is coming from them.
"people that know you are more than people you know "
Me : *pauses video and starts counting* lol
That is a cautionary piece
I thought deeply about that.
And it's true.
😂😂😂😂😹😹😹😹😹😹
"Water run away me eyes." The tragic state of late Junior's brother. He screamed in agony and anger "Junior! Junior!" Come back my brother. Junior's body laid there lifeless under the scorching sun, surrounded by pitiful and happy onlookers... maybe, Junior's soul cried from the other world saying "my brother I can't come back now, it's to late for me. Sorry I caused you so much pain, send my love to mama"
My God! This hits me so bad. All for what?! Money? Fame? Power? Look at those kids born In that circle and company, what's next for them? You tell me.
Thank you anchor for this very well detailed video.
my brother, which money and fame dey inside this thing? how many they actually make am to the top? less than 5%.. Ignorance, Poverty, Laziness, Lust and at the top Corruption is the fuel to this pandemic!
When TH-cam gives you three consecutive warnings, that's how you know it's gonna be epic!