Poverty can’t die by fire – Chiwetalu Agu

Veteran Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu has urged Nigerians not to underestimate the value of hard work, emphasizing that prayers alone cannot eliminate poverty.

In a post shared on his 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) account, Agu cautioned against the widespread belief that poverty can be “prayed away,” insisting that diligence and effort are the true keys to lasting prosperity.

He acknowledged the power of prayer but maintained that it becomes ineffective without corresponding action.

According to him, work serves as the channel through which divine blessings are manifested.

Agu stated, “Yes, prayer connects you to divine wisdom and favour, but work is the channel through which blessings manifest.”

The actor urged Nigerians to abandon the “manna mentality” the expectation of miracles without effort and embrace a culture of hard work.

“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.

Yes, prayer is powerful it connects you to divine wisdom and favour but work is the medium through which blessings manifest.

You can pray all day for success, but if you refuse to plan or act, you will remain poor. God blesses effort, not idleness,” he added.