“Mecca Is Tourist Centre”: Jigan Baba Oja Says on TikTok Live After Being Denied Entry to Holy City

• Actor Jigan Baba Oja has shared his take on Muslim devotees who go to Mecca for pilgrimage
• The Yoruba star, during a TikTok live, made a remark about Umura 'Mecca,' with the video going viral on social media
• Jigan Baba Oja's comment about Mecca has since triggered reactions from Muslim devotees online
• In a chat with Legit.ng, a Muslim explained the ban Saudi Arabia placed on Nigeria

Yoruba actor Abiola Kazeem, better known as Jigan Baba Oja, has stirred up a debate online with his comment about Mecca in Saudi Arabia.

In an exchange with a netizen who appeared to be a devout Muslim, Jigan Baba Oja, who has been gaining attention with his live videos on TikTok, shared his opinion about Mecca.

According to Jigan, Umurah, also known as Mecca, is a tourist centre.

The actor, however, acknowledged that God answers prayers made on the sacred grounds.

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Jigan further alleged that Saudi Arabia has banned Nigerians from coming to Mecca.

The actor's video emerged on social media a few days after Ramadan fasting was completed.

According to Wikipedia, Mecca, in a desert valley in western Saudi Arabia, is Islam’s holiest city, as it’s the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad and the faith itself.

Only Muslims are allowed in the city, with millions arriving for the annual Hajj (pilgrimage). Dating from the 7th century, the central Masjid al-Haram (Sacred Mosque) surrounds the Kaaba, the cloth-covered cubic structure that’s Islam’s most sacred shrine.

Watch Jigan Baba Oja's video below:

Below is a recent video of Jigan sharing how he was denied access to Mecca:

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Jigan Baba Oja boldly showed off his disability as he marked his 40th birthday.

Reactions trail Jigan Baba Oja's video

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Some netizens stated that Jigan's comment was because he was denied entry to Mecca. Others also shared why they agreed with the actor's school of thought.

Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions; read them below:

iamblackkyng said:

"Bcuz dey denied egbon visa to saudi, disable come dey cap rubbish online."

steve_household_equipment wrote:

"His saying the truth...even Jerusalem too...but we are not ready to have thos convo."

iamthreenity reacted:

"Saudi Arabia is mainly known for religious tourism, Millions of people go there every year for Hajj and Umrah, which are forms of worship, Saudi is not traditionally considered a major tourist destination."

olu__cash_ reacted:

"Aje it’s just a tourist center."

utmostdecasual commented:

"The quicker we realise that prayer is overrated the better for us. Westerners are coming to Africa to exploit our human and natural resources, we Africans go to them for prayers and greener pastures. No be JuJu b dat?"

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mandem_164 reacted:

"Seek knowledge before you open your mouth it not an advice it a warning for your sake."

tikare_official said:

"I can’t relate the level of brainwashing. This one even said they have no authority to stop any country from coming. Maybe wa dofe lo then…"

sha_mu81 said:

"Na bitter truth dem no go hear… mostly Nigeria Muslim."

deeboyconcepts wrote:

"A mecca is a place that attracts people to it. The huge outlet mall near your hometown is a mecca for shoppers and bargain hunters."

No more visitor's Visa for Nigeria

According to Rasheed Abioye, the ban on Nigeria doesn't mean Nigerian Muslim can no longer go for Hajj.

"No more visitor’s visa for Nigerians. Except for hajj visa. Saudi has a different way of processing this hajj visa of a thing, he explained.

Jigan accused of being a bad influence

Legit.ng recalls reporting that Yoruba actress Yewande Adekoya called out Jigan Baba Oja, whom she accused of influencing her husband.

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Yewande made this known when Jigan dropped a birthday message on the actress’ page to celebrate her daughter.

While replying to Jigan’s message, she accused him of indulging her husband in his destructive behaviours, which eventually led to the end of their marriage.

Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng