African Religions

The Origin and Fate of Nyabingi

Nyabingi, a term that evokes a sense of mystery, power, and cultural significance, has been a subject of fascination and…

12 months ago

Kurikira Amateka ya Nyabingi Mu Muco Nyarwanda

Amateka ya Nyabingi ni ingingo ifite uburemere mu mateka n'umuco w'u Rwanda, Uganda, na Tanzania. Nyabingi yari umugore w'igitangaza mu…

12 months ago

Priesthood in African Society

 The priest is the mediator between man and the gods (God). These are ministers in the temples, shrines, sacred groves…

4 years ago

Witchcraft and Sorcery in African Tradition

 Witchcraft To most Africans, witchcraft is an ugly reality. Witches are believed to be people with inherent power. Although some…

4 years ago

Magic and Medicine in African Tradition

 Definition Magic is a ritual activity which influences human or natural events through access to an external mystical force. Thus,…

4 years ago

Divinities in African Traditional Religion

 Divinities are gods who emanated from Supreme Deity. They have attribute of the Supreme Being and are in essence His…

4 years ago

Rites in Connection with Passage of Life in African Traditions

 There are many stages that a man has to pass in life. These are periods when people are metaphysically and…

4 years ago

Causes and effects of evil in African Traditional Belief

 Arising from the corporate nature of Zambian communities that were held together by a web of kinship relationships and other…

4 years ago

Categories of Sacrifices in African Traditional Religions

 As far as worship was concerned, God was worshipped in a number of ways among African peoples.  The first form…

4 years ago

AFRICAN TRADITIONAL RELIGION

 This article introduces you to what African Traditional Religion is all about, its beliefs, rituals and practices. Religion is found…

4 years ago