Religion, the opium of the masses, in as much as I'm a believer, everyday I start towards atheism.
Your friend instead of wasting her time praying and talking to the "elders", could have changed her environment, her lifestyle if you will.
In a literal sense, the idea that one girl sold a cwntuary ago placing a curse and condemning the family is hogwash.
But still na 9ja we dey, Nigeria operates by another set of rules.
You won't understand. At least the problem was solved. Everyone should do what works best for them. Thanks for reading.