A social media post has sparked widespread reactions and debate after a man shared photos showing a pastor conducting a Christian baptism while, on the opposite side of the same riverbank, a traditionalist was seen performing her own spiritual rituals.
The unusual scene, which many described as symbolic and thought-provoking, was shared on Facebook by a user identified as Senior Pikin, who posted two images capturing the moment from both sides of the river.
According to his narration, the pastor had taken members of his church to the riverbank for what he described as a special deliverance service combined with baptism.
However, upon arriving at the location, the church members reportedly noticed something unexpected happening directly across the river.
“A pastor took his church members to the riverbank for a special deliverance service and baptism. As they arrived, they looked across the river and saw something unexpected.
“On the opposite riverbank, a female traditionalist surrounded by her followers was performing her rituals by the same river that very day. True true… water no get en3my.”
The post quickly went viral, drawing attention from netizens who flooded the comment section with a mix of humour, deep reflection, cultural observations, and philosophical viewpoints.
Some commenters reacted light-heartedly, finding humour in the coincidence of both spiritual practices happening simultaneously at the same location.
One user, Thaddy, jokingly commented: “Water no get enemy until you fall inside oshimiri.”
Brown also added humor, writing: “Ehn nau, make the church members wait make the traditionalists perform their rituals finish. Na first come first serve.”
Other users took a more reflective and spiritual angle, suggesting that both practices might be different expressions of the same belief system.
Big-Cliff noted: “Las Las, everybody go realize say na thesame GOD dem dey fain.”
Godwyn shared a similar view, saying: “Different roads that lead to the same destination… End Times.”
Ade Oyo remarked: “You do ur own you call am baptism, I do my own you call am ritual. Issokay.”
Some reactions went deeper, touching on cultural identity, religion, and historical experiences.
Desmond wrote: “They came, saw our way of life, colonized us, rebranded what they found, and introduced us to what they wanted us to be in order to control us.
“How can someone you can’t freely enter their country promise you a better place in heaven after you suffer on earth, while they live comfortably here? Go listen to Fela: kolomentality.”
The post has continued to generate discussion, with many seeing the moment as a powerful reflection of Nigeria’s religious diversity and the coexistence of different belief systems within the same space.