Ritual killing is one of the most disturbing realities of our time, especially because it still happens in the twenty-first century when the world has advanced in science, technology, and knowledge. Yet, in many parts of Africa, the belief in money rituals remains stubbornly alive. From childhood, many of us have heard stories of people using human beings to “make money.” Some people swear these things work; others believe it is pure superstition. But regardless of the truth, the sad reality is that human lives are being taken every day because of it.
What makes it even more heartbreaking is that these acts now happen within families. You hear of husbands sacrificing their wives and wives doing the same to their spouses. Greed has grown so deep that blood ties no longer hold meaning. And at the end of the day, these ritualists never make it to the top 10 richest people in their communities, not to mention the world. If ritual wealth were real, the people involved would be leading global companies, not hiding in the shadows of society.
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So why do people still engage in rituals? The answer is not simple, but several factors stand out. Poverty is one of the strongest forces. Many people are desperate, tired of struggling, and frustrated with a system that seems to favour only a few. When legitimate opportunities become scarce, some begin to consider shortcuts. Peer pressure also pushes people into dangerous paths. Society now praises “fast money” more than hard work. Once you show wealth, people celebrate you without asking questions. Families that should be guiding young people sometimes become the loudest supporters of sudden riches. As long as you can “bring something home,” nobody wants to know how you got it.
Globalisation has also changed things. With people working abroad and sending money home, the line between genuine wealth and suspicious wealth has become blurred. Years ago, society questioned sudden riches. Today, everyone minds their business, and this silence has given room for evil to grow.
The saddest part is the level of courage, or rather, lack of fear, that people now have toward taking human life. Even slaughtering a chicken requires a moment of hesitation. But many youths today kill without blinking. Something has gone wrong in our moral foundation. Values that once guided communities have been replaced with the desire for quick success.
The young and even young adults no longer want to work or endure any difficult task. Everyone wants comfort without sacrifice, luxury without labour. And because of this mindset, kidnapping, ritual killing, and all forms of crime have become common.
Our world has many problems, no doubt. But part of the solution lies in rebuilding value systems, teaching young people the dignity of honest work, reviving community responsibility, and creating economic opportunities that give people hope. Without these, desperation will continue to breed darkness.
The situation is sad, but speaking about it is the first step toward healing a broken society.
... And in africa, specifically Nigeria, there's the mindset that with money everything is complete I'm life and there is a must get it syndrome. A vast majority of the youth currently doesn't value skill and education anymore rather "I just want to have money" mentality is play.
The Europeans doesn't believe such mentality, you must have education and a skill In addition for things to blend in. @toluwanispecial
You're right. Africans are mostly affected when it comes to this kind of mentality and I think our religion is not helping matters as some people believe in the power of miracle money.
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