When did Yoruba become a religion???
A few days ago on August 19th it was reported that
Disney child star & actor Lee Thompson Young had
tragically died, his death being the result of apparent
suicide. Now according to a report by E! those close to
Young noticed things “really changed” a few years ago
when he began practicing Yorùbá, an Africa-based religion
which has a saying, “iku ya j’esin”, meaning “death is
preferable to ignominy.” Some have questioned whether
this means that suicide is an acceptable way to preserve
personal or family honor in the face of public shame.
Again!!! I need to ask when did Yoruba become a
religion???
E! also goes on to report
The Famous Jett Jackson star “took [his religion] to the
next level and started wearing white all of the time,” says
a source, adding, “This religion was everything to him.”
Although he reportedly took a break from practicing
Yorùbá, he recently returned to the religion. Just before
his death, he visited a small village in Africa for something
reportedly related to the religion.
It’s sad that this Lee Thompson took his own life at the
age of 29, and I pray he finds peace.
Yoruba people have a wide variety of traditional beliefs,
i.e. Sango and other divinities, but since when did Yoruba
become a religion?
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