Veteran Nollywood actor, Chiwetalu Agu, has sparked reactions online after asserting that prayers alone cannot eradicate poverty.
In a viral video shared on X, the legendary actor dismissed the widespread notion that poverty can be “prayed away,” stressing that hard work and diligence remain the true paths to prosperity.
According to Chiwetalu Agu, while prayer is indeed powerful, it becomes ineffective without effort.
“Yes, prayer connects you to divine wisdom and favour, but work is the channel through which blessings manifest,” he stated.
He further urged Nigerians to abandon the “manna mentality” — the belief that miracles will appear without effort — and embrace a mindset of hard work and productivity.
“Poverty does not die by fire. I repeat, poverty cannot die by fire. Pray from now till tomorrow; if you don’t work hard, poverty will deal with you,” Agu warned.
“Prayer is powerful, it connects you to divine wisdom and favour, but work is the channel through which blessings manifest. You can pray all day for success, but if you refuse to plan, walk, or act, you’ll still remain poor. God blesses effort, not idleness,” he added.
His statement has since generated discussions on social media.
People Also Read: Nollywood Mourns As Veteran Actress ‘Iya Ile Okan’ Passes Away
Many Nigerians agreed that faith must be backed by action to achieve financial success.
