African Traditional Religions

African Traditional Religion – 5 Facts

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

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Categories of Sacrifices in African Traditional Religions

The first form of worship was the use of different categories of sacrifices (when animals were killed) and offerings (the… Read More

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Rites of Passage of Life in African Traditions

There are many stages that a man has to pass in life. The rituals associated with each one of them… Read More

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Divinities in African Traditional Religion

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

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Causes and effects of evil in African Traditional Belief

Almost every form of evil that a person suffered was believed to be causes and effects of evil  by members… Read More

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Witchcraft and Sorcery in African Tradition

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

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Magic and Medicine in African Tradition

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

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Priest and Priesthood in African Society

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

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