Meet the African women reviving traditional religions - BBC Africa

[@lf1496]

I am Cuban Puerto Rican and I am a priestess of Yemoja who we call Yemaya in Cuba. My whole family for two centuries outside of Africa has practiced this Yoruba religion which we call Santeria. Yoruba religion is huge in the African diaspora. It was preserved it in Brazil, Cuba Puerto Rico, Venezuela Colombia Mexico Peru all through Latin America and Trinidad. We kept the orishas alive and are proud of our African heritage. Ashe💪🏿💪🏾💪🏽🇨🇺🇵🇷

[@Yasmine1962]

Thank you!

[@MonDieuMaCauseMonEpee]

Nikan ohun ti o ti ja fun yoo ṣiṣe, Ati pe O gbọdọ jẹ setan lati ku lati wa laaye. Nígbà tí òjò bá rọ̀ ní àfonífojì, inú bí àwọn òkè ńlá.Nigbati ebi ba wọ inu rẹ, ko si ohun miiran ti o le.

[@obatobi151]

You're beautiful I done yemoja come to me in my dreams

[@madmonkee6757]

It's a beautiful religion. I've always found it fascinating. (I'm glad that I have not been called to take initiation, as it looks like a lot of work, but I'm glad that others are doing it.)

[@marriot6491]

You are keeping it alive because most Yorubas have lost our way. ❤️

[@mayowaoyewale]

I can't understand why Christians are in the comments, really. You guys are insufferable and are proving the hegemonic behavior talked about in the video. I don't see African Traditional Religion practitioners in the comments of y'all Christian KZbin videos, peddling “holy” verses and all.

[@StarLight-sl9ok]

It’s because they are fanatical about their religion and on a mission to convert. I’m glad Africans are finally starting to speak up and wake up from this religious coma.

[@africaine4889]

Tell them

[@missqt48]

Christian’s are most possessive controlling people out there! It’s tiring to even have a debate with them!

[@femdivinemind7777]

They have the colonizers spirit so it’s only natural...

[@christidiscipulus1576]

maybe that's because you don't look for them i see them every time and they always say the same thing "Christianity is the white mans religion"

[@luedch8460]

I am happy and proud to say that African spirituality is alive in well in Brasil especially in the city of Salvador capital of the state of Bahia. It is in our everyday life and used by everyone European or Afro descendants. ❤️🇧🇷

[@MR-xf8xg]

This is something l learned in college and it is wonderful to hear a Brazilian say it. There are tradional priests from Nigeria and Congo who are both delighted and saddened that there is more regard and practice of traditional form there, than in their home countries.

[@JP-br4mx]

In Haiti too

[@lputaa]

Perfect 👍🏿...I'll definitely visit Brazil for that

[@KushQueen9]

Yes I've heard. A lot of the ancient traditions were preserved by our people in Brazil. It's beautiful.

[@nobs997]

Nothing sets a people back like religion, in Rwanda the govt shut down the madness and the people are doing just fine without it

[@wycliffewaweru488]

Glad to see many people going back and seeking knowledge and above all embracing the spirituality of our ancestors before the age of the colonizer, I'm all for Vodou, Ifa etc, Ase.

[@Filip-dg6uk]

Imagine going back to primitivism that even caused u to be behind in every single aspect compared to every single civilization on planet including Americas. Instead of seeking family planning and education and womens rights like chinese you are just good at being the last one on race arent you? Pity... Such a pity...

[@famousemmanuel5531]

Jesus Christ loves you my dear

[@wycliffewaweru488]

@@famousemmanuel5531 😂😂😂😂

[@blackchain1900]

@@famousemmanuel5531 You demons will be dealt with, soon enough.

[@itumo2645]

It’s Vodun

[@taluj2298]

I am on that road. I have been reclaiming my path back to my ancestors spirituality. It’s what suits me the most.

[@nauticdixons]

Me too

[@missjade2940]

Same as I

[@sethondollo6315]

Same here I want to start learning and practice it

[@renee-ue6dd]

Same here. Blessings. I'm so energized I awoke while I still have life to live on this planet ❤

[@KC-qr3wk]

Ditto

[@sunex6806]

Love from Hindu. African traditional religion is same like hinduism. You should make your africa Great again

[@NgosaChola-jo8pr]

I think that's why Hinduism is growing in Africa 😅

[@LeratoMoleta]

the day I left Christianity is the day I saw life, an amazing life without discrimination and oppression of self and others.

[@tambraomiyaleharris2398]

This is absolutely wonderful and much needed. Thank you for producing this video and for holding the traditions.

[@jmcd8277]

My family finally finished tracing our ancestry. My 5th great grandfather was born in Guinea before being enslaved. I love to see this. Especially since I been on my spiritual journey for over two years now.

[@yourfavoritepessimisticexi8041]

Personally, I am agnostic. But it makes me so happy to see my people returning to the spiritual practices of our ancestors. Just as it should be.

[@ayo9703]

Comparing Ifa or Yoruba divination to Christianity is like comparing chess to checkers. One is so much more sophisticated and has elements of philosophy, mathematics and pharmacognosy while the other wants you to have faith in believing that a woman gave birth to the son of God without consummation. I can`t believe the world has fallen for this. It`s no wonder the Orisha and Ifa divination is the world's 4th largest religion. Without any wars, oppression or imposition on anyone by evangelization. It just makes sense.

[@KushQueen9]

Absolutely!!

[@christidiscipulus1576]

if ifa and yoruba divination is so much more advanced than christianity why were christian and muslim countries much more advanced in philosophy, mathematics and pharmacognosy than ifa and yoruba divination countries?

[@ayo9703]

@@christidiscipulus1576 actually they weren’t. If you know anything about Yoruba parables they are loaded within wise philosophies. Ewi, is an example . Agbo, a herbal drink has been used to treat various ailments successfully. Where do you think pharmaceutical companies get their medicinal compounds from? Atropine from the atropa belladonna plant( deadly nightshade) . Quinine, morphine and 1000s of other meds were initial sourced this way before creating synthetic compounds to mimic these plants. Vaccinations were invented by the Yoruba, yes, a slave owner saw his slave inoculate his family against small pox by processing a scab of a sufferer’s lesion. The odu ( code)of the 401 orishas is interpreted by different binary combinations by a babalawo. You would likely refer to him as a witch doctor. Because your worldview has been shaped by western values you may have also inadvertently given them credit where it is not due. The lost wax method of artistry was being done in ile-ife while Europe where very rudimentary in their artistic expression. Iron ore bring was mined in by the Nok people before anywhere in Europe this was in 700 BC. You can look all these up.

[@TOGBE.KOKU.VODU.KETOGLO.ZODANU]

"In Botswana and south Africa, there are pharmacy stores we call chemists that sell traditional medicine and western medicine. In Botswana, they are always full of customers buying traditional medicine." I found this post a few threads below,

[@gloriasarah9653]

@@christidiscipulus1576 They were also more advanced in Killing, raping and stealing and dehumanizing people, your obsession with advancement, wealth and intelligence is purely nonsensical bo wonder you have destroyed the earth with your stupid way of thinking

[@solrackarbon5089]

Not just Christianity but also Islam , The Abrahamic religions look down on us and got us looking down on each other, while the enemy laughs at us, Peace Maat

[@joelgoldsmith4747]

@solrac karbon: Hetepu brethren

[@marcusgreek3460]

Honor💪, Ptah, Amun, Ra

[@QueenofKyagwe3257]

In Uganda we now have Tondism faith which helps natives grow,strengthen their energy. And we have the healing capability. Its amazing how each of us is born with supernatural energy which moves Mountains. Its high priest is called Jumba Aligawesa and the head of traditional medicine is Priestess Kulanama Kezia. Look for them you will be amazed.

[@alphacharm]

I’m African and a proud Witch 🔮🧜🏿‍♀️🐍🌊 still learning and I’m going to embrace my true spirituality!

[@Liam_fx]

Please teach me n mentor me how can I reach you?

[@MALAY-f7u]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@omphemetseitumeleng1765]

We africans are spiritual people I come from a spiritual family U can't run away from who U are. I'm saying this from my experience anything that is going to happen to me or people around me I see it in my dreams. In my family we are like that. Our spirituality is a way for Africa to go back to were we supposed to be.

[@Eyeofancestorskingdom]

Great Comment. How I wish all our brothers and sisters read this. Religion has separated us from our true self.

[@annastaciamweni3076]

Congratulations for keeping it alive you are highly appreciated proud African

[@amanimwenegoha6515]

Am Tanzanian in Tanzania.I fully support the initiative.Imported religions participated in slave trade and in colonisation.God must have expressed himself/herself through our traditional religions.Lets go back snd rediscover God of our forefatherd

[@tuforu4]

Yep ha ha ha

[@Eniola0ne]

I met Tanzania brother in Mwanza, when I came to see my Tanzanian wife. I was talking to convince and fanatic Islamic brother, then a British join me, he was once a Catholic priest for 25 years, he was given scholarship to Study theology in Rome. But after 25 as Catholic priest, and he saw the lie of Christianity, the hidden secrets in Roman, the Sodomy and many terrible things, he told Pope that he living and going to his Country. He left, he he is 50 years never married, before. And he is on the way to rebuild his life back

[@RUFUS_97]

Asante

[@tuforu4]

Viidoo

[@sonofshango2860]

I love this, I am in IFA afro Cuban Lukumi & Palo Mayombe, let's get back to our natural power and utilize it for prosperity and healing Ashe 📿🙏🏾

[@sahremmanuelkasegbama1595]

With African spirituality, we had that special connection with the Supreme Being. We didn't need any medium or Saviour to reach Him. I am glad that Africans are gradually unlearning some of the stuffs that came with colonization and that we are gradually rediscovering our true identity.

[@lputaa]

Make Afro Spiritually Great again 😭😭🖤🖤

[@africaine4889]

Yep.

[@wakandavibranium5053]

Will take time. many Africans are fearful and see this connection as witchcraft as it goes against Christian ethos and indoctrination

[@christidiscipulus1576]

keep it in west africa

[@sunex6806]

@@christidiscipulus1576 you stay in israle only. African dont need slavery christain religion.

[@marriot6491]

I happy they addressed the fact that women had roles in the traditional African society, just as important as men. The victorian brought their background culture and we just ran with it. We’ve lost so much. We need to address what colonisation did to us on the continent to move forward

[@BerniceOkere-h3u]

It's a shame we're tricked into loosing our traditional religion and healing

[@terregriffin7816]

paganism only means noncivilian or non roman . it had nothing to do with religion at first, then the biblical scribes started inserting the word pagan in the bible during king James relating to those who were not christian.

[@timeandattention3945]

Don't you mean the word heathen ?

[@missqt48]

Exactly! Because an individual who practice a belief from their own people is pagan! Pagan means to stick to what is ingrained in you! Not forced onto you!

[@blackmagic6]

I am no longer religious BUT as an African if I were ever to return to religion it would have to be an African spiritual belief system.

[@Boston_Police_isagang]

Says the guy whos name is black magic… yeah ok igbo

[@blackmagic6]

@@Boston_Police_isagang: You making judgments about me based on a "handle" says just as much about you as it does me. When you point a finger at another, more are pointing at you. Yoruba Nation.

[@innocentgoitseone3715]

In Botswana and south Africa, they are pharmacy stores we call chemists that sell traditional medicine and western medicine. In Botswana, they are always full of customers buying traditional medicine

[@MwendeSchwinn]

The beauty of African traditional spirituality is that it's not a religion...

[@mistagarvey84]

religion is a deification if ones culture

[@chigasaki06]

Nothing beautiful about demonic practices.

[@TOGBE.KOKU.VODU.KETOGLO.ZODANU]

"Nothing beautiful about demonic practices." re.: ✝=☪=🐺

[@lagosian123]

@@chigasaki06 like Christianity 👍🏿

[@chocoloc1980]

@@chigasaki06 demonic practices by who's standards?

[@brandysara]

So happy to see that we are returning back to our traditional practices.

[@kiuk_kiks]

The Kenyan woman who was doing tarot card readings, how is that any less European than Christianity? You’re telling me that your Luo tribal ancestors read tarot cards? What’s next, also astrology? This’s so untraditional and European yet it’s being shown as if it’s somehow ancestral.

[@gigibus4150]

Right

[@makarandkinikar7786]

More power to the traditional religion than converted religion.

[@MR-xf8xg]

This is a very important perspective. I'm writing this before it airs. Let's see how the BBC handles it.

[@jazz3715]

I'm an African American and I am just starting the journey to figuring out what my ancestors practiced because in never truly felt aligned with Christianity. My family sees it as demonic but it's my journey to find out what my spiritual journey is.

[@truthseeker9692]

650M people in Africa are Christians. Half of the population. the other half = Muslims. Christianity was in Ethiopia way before it got in Europe and of course in American. So If you're African American like you claim. You're either Christian or Muslim. Most of Africans don't follow Folk Religion my friend. Like Scandinavian don't follow Odin. Please get yourself educated.

[@afrinaut3094]

As an AfricanAmerican I’m gonna be very curious about how they handle this. For the record, they mentioned “kings” but in many African ethnic groups queens did exist too. Mothers of the king or a sister of the king (sometimes a wife or prominent woman). Nubia was amazing (for many reasons), because within the matrilineal descent of their traditional religion, it was one of the only civilizations/cultures on earth where the queens had equal or near equal power to kings. One thing, I always believe in is that people should have access to facts about their ancestors religion & past. Not to blindly follow any religion, whether it be Christianity Islam Buddhism Hinduism or any religion, but to be educated about it. Africa is no different. Many of our ancestors beliefs and traditions were very progressive & healthy, while others were bad and ignorant, like anywhere else. It is the mark of a truly free people, to be able to differentiate between the two. Thus being able to learn from the bad and to continue the good. Example: Akan, Dinka, Yoruba, Ambundu, Fon, etc traditionally love “multiple-births” & their mothers. The Yoruba & Hausa had a long history of queens, & wealthy women of the market place etc. Mevungu celebration, Kudonza, & Kunyaza are different indigenous African traditions. But in short, they all celebrate the female clitoris & other mature organs of her womanhood. I mention this, because in some traditions in parts of Africa, FGM (which is not circumcision, by the way that is false equivalence) regardless of religion is still a problem. Either done as a foolish attempt at hygiene, or a deliberate method of misogynistic control, ensuring chastity, “wifey material”. You honor a woman’s womanhood, by removing it. 🤦🏾‍♂️ Such procedures make it far more likely for a woman to die from diseases, physical illness and experience deadly complications during birthing of their infants. In the past, certain African ethnic groups viewed “multiple births” as witchcraft or demonic infidelity (A superstition that probably arrived from the, deadly complications surrounding birth, especially in poorer states). There is bad & good, & both must be looked at critically by the next generations as to propel African descent people for a better future. Lastly, unlike Africa, the entirety of the Asia continent wasn't colonized by White-Christian nations. African religions like Native American religions were demonized, often through massive generalizations, exaggerations of a particular negative practice found amongst a specific group, & sometimes outright lied on. African religions are very diverse & that is without considering the different denominations amongst a particular faith. Black religions are the most misunderstood, but that too helped justify race-based-hereditary-slavery in South America, North America & the Caribbean. African-origin religions & denominations, don't get the research, structural or economic support that Abrahamic & Asian religions manage to get so easily. Even if a specific African religion is too outdated in its dogma, to be a viable modern-day faith, it can still be used as a valuable tool for philosophy & education much in the same way our Eurocentric education-systems teach of Greek stories, allegory, & pantheons. The African-chattel-diaspora & Africans have a right to take hold of our past good & bad, & steer our future. Our ancestors WEREN’T perfect, hence why they believed in god (most indigenous African religions seem to be monotheistic-with a pantheon of “super beings”)to begin with lol. They weren’t wrong in believing in GOD with a face that resembled their own. PS: The belief that Africans were inherently evil for having the audacity to believe in a god that looks like them, was not only perpetuated by Christianity but also by Islam via the Arab enslavers of African peoples “zang” “abeed” etc.

[@blackcoffee2002]

She stated men and women stood equally.

[@stephenogunbiyi4382]

Very informative, thank you. And Yes it differs slightly between Yoruba subethnic groups, like for example the Ondo were founded by a woman, but yes female Queens did exist and were highly revered. Yorùbá religion teaches us to respect women, to respect them for their powerful energy that creates life and also can avenge. (see the Ìyàmí Àjẹ́). Yorùbá religion teaches us in the Ọ̀sẹ́túrá chapter of our sacred corpus that everything we must have the support of women to build a successful society, and we must earn that support!

[@rabs2727]

This is a brilliant analysis! Kudos also for providing a small summary of how African cultures and religions were systematicaly decimated by the various colonial forces. 👏👏👏👍

[@Jay-Kay-Buwembo]

FGM and Male circumcision in Africa are rooted in specific spiritual beliefs. They are rooted in the conception of the creator God being intersex, that all are born intersex male & female and the circumcision is to remove an aspect of the opposite sex to cement the gender of the baby, child, person. This is the case in Ancient Nubia and Egypt with the worship of Amun and also similarly in other African ethnic groups like the Dogon. I am not condoning FGM it needs to be stopped but I am just explaining its origins and the reason why its practiced. FGM and male circumcision are counterparts...

[@rabs2727]

@@Jay-Kay-Buwembo , I disagree with this your 'theory' of the historical or cultural reason of this awful practise of FGM. I come from a part of Africa where FGM was prevalent until about 15-10 years ago when it was outlawed by the government. This however did not eliminate the practise, it simply went underground. There but for the grace of God and the defiant stance of my sisters, i would have fallen victim. The 'explanation' always given for such vile defiling of young women is purely to curtail or stop any hint of sexual exploration/curiosity or self arousal by young women as they are approaching puberty. It is nothing but denigrating of women and abuse for the sole purpose of control and subjugation!! In the case of male circumcision, the reason given across cultures and relgions is that it is for 'hygiene' purposes and also to 'enhance' the ability of men to mate and procreate successfully!! Nothing, absolutely Nothing justifies, or even 'attempt to explain' the reason for the wanton mutilation and defiling of women! Period.😡😡😡

[@Andarist042]

Up to 50percent of africans still believe and practice this religion (mostly In secrecy of course) but profess Christianity public to avoid stigmatization and dehumanization .

[@gen6473]

Im Christian but traditional religions should definety stop being stigmatised, It subconsciously promotes white supremacist beliefs

[@missqt48]

I strongly believe this to be more! I thought I had a conservative Christian mother, until I announced my first pregnancy and I saw a completely different side of her! She taught me so many traditional beliefs, preparations and African proverbs! I honestly didn’t think she even carried such known! Deep rooted African spirituality! You can mask it but it can never leave you til death!

[@seuna.8438]

You are right, Vital. When we want to dance, chill, laugh, show off our new dresses, and do some drama, we know where to go. When we face real-life issues, we also know where to go. Unfortunately, our people are not proud of it cos of the two points u mentioned above.

[@wakandavibranium5053]

@@seuna.8438 😅😅😅

[@christidiscipulus1576]

@@missqt48 not all traditional beliefs are bad, many are helpful.

[@salieujallow9112]

Christianity and Islam are not african religions

[@Fcxkyyy]

Christianity is

[@showa546]

​@@Fcxkyyy No it isn't

[@Fcxkyyy]

@@showa546 it started in North Africa

[@showa546]

@@Fcxkyyy No it didn't.

[@truthseeker9692]

@@showa546 Christianity has its roots in the **Middle East**, specifically in the region that includes parts of **Asia** and **North Africa**. Its origin is in **Judea** (modern-day Israel and Palestine), which was part of the ancient Roman province of Judea. This region is geographically in **Asia**. The first followers of Jesus Christ, including the apostles, were Jewish and lived in the eastern Mediterranean, a region that is part of **Asia**. Early Christian communities spread from Judea to various parts of the Roman Empire, which included Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey), Greece, and Rome in Europe, as well as parts of **North Africa** (such as Egypt, Carthage, and Ethiopia). So, Christianity can be described as originating in **Asia** (specifically the Middle East) but rapidly spreading to both **North Africa** and **Europe**, influencing these regions significantly. Over time, Christianity became a global religion, with adherents spread across all continents.

[@mundikwa18]

As Africa l am so proud for you guys promoting Africa spiritual culture. Keep doing the excellent job and let continue to spread it globally. Great video

[@christidiscipulus1576]

I'm not. This isnt a good thing.

[@mundikwa18]

@@christidiscipulus1576 why is not good? Because you don't understand about Africa spiritual culture.

[@KushQueen9]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@lilacer6841]

@@christidiscipulus1576 what is good worshipping white Jesus who is coming back to save you. lol 😅😅😅😅

[@gloriasarah9653]

@@christidiscipulus1576 Go away Christian don't forget your God killed millions of infants for absolutely no reason 😂

[@ChinoM]

I’m sorry but I still can’t get over how ironic this is. It’s the fact that the BBC (“British” Broadcasting Corporation) is actually showcasing this when they - the British- actively colonized and demonized our cultures, (which is why very few of us practice indigenous religion/spirituality/way of being). It just doesn’t sit right with my spirit even though it’s BBC Africa. And please when you put colonizers on there (on the screen in the video), NAME THEM!!! There should be full acknowledgment and accountability of the harms the British perpetuated.

[@PJ19596]

I want to add an interesting note. In europe, in early christian times, many people practiced protective magics. They were not viewed as witches. People who spoke to evil spirits and worked to curse people were viewed as witches. However, as time progressed and the fear of witches spread and led to witch hunts, all forms of semi-magical practices started to be grouped under the demonizing umbrella term of witchcraft. I didn't have a specific purpose for sharing this, I just find that fact very interesting.

[@stephenogunbiyi4382]

Ìṣẹ̀ṣe a gbè wa! Thank you for sharing with us more about the religion and culture of our ancestors. Excited to continue my journey into learning and participating in my ancestors religion.

[@yourfavoritepessimisticexi8041]

How are you able to get the ami for your letters? It's not on my keyboard

[@ruser0084]

​@@yourfavoritepessimisticexi8041Please download African keyboard to get tonal marks.

[@shanekahowellmivida9812]

This was beautiful!!!! Thank you for sharing!

[@lornathesewist]

It surprises me that people still believe that the missionaries brought Christianity to Africa yet it existed in Africa even before Europe, even before Islam The first African Christians are in the book of ACTS some of the earliest churches are found in North Africa, Ethiopia, Sudan Egypt etc. Christianity was there alongside other faiths . watch documentaries such as Africa's Greatest Civilizations by PBS what missionaries brought was a mixture of their culture with their version of Christianity Believe what you want but atleast do your research otherwise you are believing the history written by the same people you claim oppressed you 🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️

[@aubreybanda4505]

You're not african.....stop lying to yourself. You know nothing of Christianity

[@KushQueen9]

No. King of Aksum was converted by Frumentius a Greek priest. He adopted Christianity in the 4th century. It's YOU that need to do the research and stop spreading misinformation to other Africans using Ethiopia as the example. They were never Christian. They changed the images to represent their people which makes sense, but the religion was never theirs.

[@aubreybanda4505]

@@KushQueen9 Christianity never existed in Africa.....

[@lornathesewist]

@@KushQueen9 you have clearly pointed out my point, Christianity wasnt brought by Europeans, so i dont get what you are going on about. There are so many other examples outside of Aksum. You are free to do your research, maybe start with definition of what a Christian is, you may be confusing it with western culture Also maybe state your sources 🤷🏽‍♀️ Lastly this isnt a fight or debate, you are an adult free to believe in what you want, if you cant be civil, I'm out

[@kennedymutinda4806]

@@lornathesewist i support you..i think ive gotten something to research and learn about now but i truly believe christianity was not brought go us by Europeans...in my culture the kamba people in kenya and most bantu speaking tribes in kenya we worshipped a supreme being who is God but we had different names for him and myths about him..for instance in kamba we called him MUMBI and thats what we call God today..or the kukuyu version NGAI

[@classiql]

*"**6:42** health is me, my family, and community."*

[@Facts-pp3tr]

PSA: I've been saying this for years, thank you for posting this,,,, Afrikan people entirely, are not religious people, we are spiritual people that believe in the sun, the universe, animals, plants, spirits, culture and our Afrikan ancestors, and different spiritual Gods and Goddesses........Christianity, Catholicism, baptism, Methodist,.. Were imposed by other races on us during colonization. black people as a whole need to go back to being spiritual. There are traditional spiritual beliefs all over Afrika, not just sub Saharan. ...The brainwashing and whitewashing is the reason Afrikan people everywhere are religious. THAT IS NOT OUR WAY< THAT IS THERE WAY...... DECOLONIZE YOUR SELF MY BLACK PEOPLE.

[@femdivinemind7777]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@Eyeofancestorskingdom]

I 1000% Love your Comment. ASÉ 💐 ❤️

[@morganbabu3105]

We believe in creator of heaven and earth not sun .If u believe or worship the sun then what's the difference between you and present day religions?

[@Facts-pp3tr]

@@morganbabu3105 No, Afrikans did worship the sun in their spiritual beliefs and all that it gave in west and north Afrika, Present day religions don't worship the sun,,, the sun is apart of the earth and universe.... so why the hell wouldn't we worship it, it's apart of our melanin. .. Organized religions did not worship the sun and still don't.

[@femdivinemind7777]

@@morganbabu3105 exactly, so what’s your problem?

[@markjones3402]

Thank you beautiful sisters for posting this video 🥀

[@dominicamoakobaah9516]

I left Christianity and now thinking of going back to my roots

[@edema.3418]

Voodoo?

[@dominicamoakobaah9516]

@@edema.3418 Voodoo is not my rootd

[@brayanartist6233]

what is your roots. All of this boils down to our humanity. Have you wondered why many people pratcise christianity differently, the whites, the hispanics, the asians, the indigenous churches, some are loud, some reserved, some are linient some strict. There is no 2 billion people including indeginous tribes could be brain washed, this means christianity offered some thing no faith offered, it has no law except Christ. No physical leader but a spiritual one. No other faith offers such intimate relationship with God except christianity. There are tangible healings, manifestations of God's awesome presence, there is peace, thats why billions profess it and billions more come in, it has a personal touch. When i pray and commune with God, He is not a white God, He is not fragment of my imagination, He is real! His presence is real, His power is real. He can talk to all His children! His word is alive!

[@Piccolo_Sun]

if you want to find your roots let me help you

[@dominicamoakobaah9516]

@@brayanartist6233 there are strict laws in Christianity, it is just that people join it with convenience

[@Njoofene]

I am a member of the Seereer ethnic group of Senegal and Gambia and I've always proudly practised Seereer spirituality (A fat Roog) all my life. I come from an ancient paternal and maternal family of practioners and priestly class (and royalty). I am orthodox and do not agree with syncretism. I am glad these ladies are practising but African spirituality never died.

[@TheBlkQueen]

Thank you so much for posting this ♥️

[@lindsieodhiambo4669]

I understand the need to rebel against white people and revive something that belongs to us. But even our ancestors would be shocked at this new age spirituality believes. Mildred is Kenyan and luo to be specific. Luos never worshiped ancestors we honoured them. Luos worshipped one God whom they referred to as "Obongo nyakalaga" meaning master of the universe or "Obongo were" king of Kings. There's a difference between a healer (jathieth) and ajuoga (witch doctor) I assume you are the latter because healers don't tap into spirituality. Coming to luo land look at how backward places associated with "juok" are places like Ugenya and Alego. People live in fear of their lives and property because neighbours or relatives can manipulate their destinies through divination. Even if our ancestors tapped into the spiritual world I'm sure it was done in a more careful way under the leadership of a few chosen people. You are just part of the "woke" generation practising borrowed ideas with your cards. And by the way this african spirituality thing sounds beautiful and interesting until blood sacrifice is involved, let's talk about people with albinism in Tanzania and ritual killing in Nigeria and South Africa.

[@1stOLYMPIAD_HEBSED]

Where can one get more info on Luo spirituality, Thuondi Luo, etc...besides Luo Kit gi Timbe gi?

[@Newuk124]

You are so confused with your knowledge, limiting and misleading. Every Soul is a spiritual being, having a human experience on this Earth. Healers are spiritual. All beings are spiritual, consciously and unconsciously, aware and unaware, awaken and dreaming. Spirituality is your experiences with the material natural world and beyond this realm. No one can teach you spirituality. To say you are spiritual just means you are in tune with your inner self and guided from within. The label “new age” is mostly used to discourage and belittle ancient knowledge and practices that were suppressed by slavery and colonialism in order to have power over Africans. There’s nothing new about Africans claiming their spiritual practices. Its again the westerners that highlighted the old emerging as something new. ! There’s no special person who is more spiritual than the others, every Soul is on its journey and everyone will practice and bring forth their creativity. ! Stop associating African spirituality with human or any blood sacrifices White people spill blood and have been sacrificing our people and ritually killing our people on a mass murder level for over 450 years to this day and you don’t condemn it as evil! If people harm, kill others or animals, it’s their own karma... but that’s not African Spirituality.

[@lindsieodhiambo4669]

@@Newuk124 I understand the three dimensions of man just as I understand the three dimensions of God nowhere did I deny the spirituality of man. I spoke for my community we do not worship ancestors or nature. About ritual killing, try convincing fools that it doesn't exist.

[@thandisilec835]

There’s no prevalent albino killing in South Africa but I do know it’s quite prevalent a practice in many parts of Kenya and Tanzania due to cultural beliefs that they have special powers

[@lindsieodhiambo4669]

@@thandisilec835 read the statement again

[@nobs997]

"Religion was invented when the first con man met the first fool" -Mark Twain

[@christidiscipulus1576]

what's the difference between spirituality and religion?

[@morganbabu3105]

@@christidiscipulus1576 religion is a man made lie spirituality is the inner world of aman which connects to the most high

[@kalalakapay]

@@christidiscipulus1576 Religion is man-made

[@Newuk124]

@@christidiscipulus1576 Spirituality can’t be taught, is the experience of your true authentic self, your Soul, with this physical material and natural realm and the spirit realm. Religion is the teaching to your mind to what you should believe in. Also do research on when and how religion was created. And most of what’s in the Bible is stolen stories from Africa. You don’t have to believe me, just do your research Fam. All the best!

[@ikpeessien7399]

@@christidiscipulus1576 Spirituality: Spirituality, on the other hand, connotes an experience of connection to something larger than you; living everyday life in a reverent and sacred manner. Or as Christina Puchalski, MD (leader in trying to incorporate spirituality into healthcare), puts it, “Spirituality is the aspect of humanity that refers to the way individuals seek and express meaning and purpose and the way they experience their connectedness to the moment, to self, to others, to nature, and to the significant or sacred." Religion commonly refers to an institution that has a set of organized practices and a structured belief system shared by and among those who are members of the institution.

[@LuisRayLewis]

Maferefun Shango 📿, I'm Cuban and so proud of learning more about all this. People are waking up, and realizing that good book is full of crap. Find your connection with God , and reach your destiny.

[@k-dwanks2481]

I've already started my own .... am Igbo and our religion is odinani/ odinala It's not a one day process but am almost there Follow your indigenous religion, no one would be able to kill you and sickness will be a thing of the past accept you stop listening to your ancestors directives and ways And you don't need anyone to lead you to God

[@Vanessa30033]

I dreamt my ANCESTORS came to me and introduced me to Orisha OYA and a other ancestors that i have never met. ❤. How is that possible 🤔 i am a descendant of Africa living in the African Diaspora and i was raised a Christian. I left the church.

[@nwachinemere7759]

It's very strange that we are talking about foreign religions in Africa, but only focused on Christianity that arrived subsaharan Africa 500 years ago and didn't say anything about Islam that jihaded Africans more than 1,000 years ago.

[@Solutions-xv9im]

People don't know and they don't wanna know

[@gracefaithjanet2673]

They support the enslavement of Africans by Islam

[@RevengeoftheEnts]

I'm was interested in learning about pre-colonized African belief systems, but the first thing she mentions is that she uses tarot cards, which were invented in 15th century Italy and not used for divination until the 18th century--Further sad evidence that colonization has all but completely erased sub-Saharan religious tradition.

[@gideonmoseri4850]

In reality African traditional religions never died in my country South Africa most people are still believing in this religion like me but most will say they are Christians while practicing African traditional religion at the same time

[@jon-snow-GOT]

In what ways do you practice?

[@gideonmoseri4850]

@@jon-snow-GOT I don't understand your question just simplify it

[@abongderic8565]

If in reality this traditional religion is the answer to thier live problems why then are they still professing them self as Christians at the same time, it's a show of lack of trust in what they believe.

[@gideonmoseri4850]

@@abongderic8565 that is the legacy of colonialism where people were trying to hide their true believes by pretending to be Christians

[@Facts-pp3tr]

and that is wrong, and shouldn't be, we need to only practice our traditional spiritual beliefs. not outsider religion.

[@Jade_En]

I recently became non-religious and I've been so conscious of how we are so far from our African heritage. I'm really learning something now❤❤

[@lilmiss4005]

I'm confused is tarot reading African tradition especially from Kenya this is not true

[@abongderic8565]

Tell them, it's still a European practice which is of course clearly spoken against by the holy word.

[@africaine4889]

No its not. Look even the imqges on these tarot cards. I think ita gypsy. Definitely not african. I would go to that woman for my diviniatio

[@gloriasarah9653]

She didn't say its Kenyan did she

[@toyin2376]

Wow !! Her kitchen is so clean and organised...l'm impressed.

[@wecanwork]

I love this.

[@latprodigy2633]

It’s funny because Christianity began in Africa before it was in Europe.

[@Tari263zw]

Talks about African belief then pulls out tarot cards 🙆🏿🤷🏽‍♂️

[@christidiscipulus1576]

the truth is they lost the majority or their traditional beliefs just like pagans in Europe. That happened because the transferred information orally instead on writing it down.

[@osked202]

Honestly I was shocked

[@dutt.instincts]

The whole world is in a state of identity crisis.

[@dutt.instincts]

But despite our identity crisis of what our cultural roots are, there's no doubt about the fact that we are humans.

[@alfalfred8722]

Having known Christ and His goodness already, I will never deny Him. But i will combine all that's good from all my experiences as a human being, be it traditional or foreign.

[@Facts-pp3tr]

Who gives a shit, this is not for you, it's for the true Afrika people understanding who they're, and not brainwashed or whitewashed with other people's religion.

[@missqt48]

Carry on 😄😄😄😄

[@nauticdixons]

I like that view point

[@blackchain1900]

😅🤣😂

[@cornneldolley7010]

You don’t know Christ, because he or she was never a real person. The story of Jesus and those biblical characters are allegories to illustrate a point. Your colonizers lied to you. Those your research on the four conferences that formed Christianity then you will understand that it’s a fraud ! Especially the conference of Nicea and the conference of chalecdon .

[@mwansakemba8568]

On the road to reclaim myself.

[@MrEhu3]

Well done. African spirituality is not a one size fits all; for this reason, I like how this documentary incorporates several different ethnic spiritual groups.

[@TaiwoWilliams]

First of all, the concept of the devil does not exist within African spirituality. The worshipping of Abrahamic religion has brainwashed you on this; the binary of christianity/catholism keeps one on this flawed loop. There is nothing 'demonic' about African Traditional Spiritualities. However, there is something 'demonic' about being 'saved' and being seen as a 'sinner'.

[@francoodeny891]

Why did this story not cover islam it also was responsible for the death of wakasim ancient african religion that predate judeism, christianity and islam

[@azizidrissa5216]

Good job now we african start understanding

[@vanessak.allmon2894]

Yes. Please revive African-based spiritual practices and renounce Islam, Christianity etc and all non-indigenous beliefs.

[@jadenbrown522]

Ase to these sisters returning back to AFRIKAN SPIRITUALITY 🌟🌟 and TRADITIONAL BELIEFS. I to as an AFRIKAN is returning to AFRIKAN SPIRITUALITY ❤🖤💚.

[@Fummy007]

Roleplaying as witches without actually knowing any of their original traditional beliefs. Tarot cards are French not African.

[@lejumoga6233]

Exactly. My American professor a white woman used to said that the power African woman was taken away by colonialism, especially by the missionaries. Yet today the same people are the coming to cry about the marginalization of women.

[@femdivinemind7777]

Read about the sybils it happened way before slavery

[@lyahazuki9728]

Interesting 🥰🥰

[@IceMaidenxx3]

Love this! My family are from West Africa and due to the Christian influence I wasn't even allowed to watch Charmed over a while 🙄

[@tartvtheafricanrepublic7825]

LOL. I will stay with Christianity if your priest/pastor is a true believer, not a businessman

[@QueenofKyagwe3257]

Iam Nabona Nanjobe Galabuzi Mukasa a Uganda priestess. From Tondism Faith. We are rebirthing our premiere religion our ancestors followed.

[@HolySpiritInspired]

At the end time, the faith of many shall wax cold

[@cheersfromradaaz]

Yes, following seducing spirits...Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;...1 Tim 4:1

[@fredeemeritjessie7819]

There's no end time, you are been brainwash End time is a mirage please wake-up.

[@femdivinemind7777]

You realise those words were written by African women enslaved and tortured and taken and twisted to fit Leviticus life Jewish and Roman agenda right...they were talking about the actual opposite ...not faith in Christianity

[@ShiningNoctowls]

Thanks for sharing; take care

[@kakabraza2393]

If there is one thing that Africans should not have changed then it is their religion. Changing their religion meant they had nothing tangible to hold on. In the manner that the chinese are flooding Africa then they will come along with their religion. A great number of individuals will offcourse buy into the new religion and have funny funny names with them like Chan, Chao, Feng etc...and they will spend their lives defending their new found religion until the Indians come with their philosophy.

[@shelly5429]

Said it louder 🔊,for those at the back 🔊🔊🔊

[@TOGBE.KOKU.VODU.KETOGLO.ZODANU]

"They do not remember their Grand-Father's Name, but will recite the bible and the qu'ran" -TɔGBé Ayi

[@gloriasarah9653]

@@TOGBE.KOKU.VODU.KETOGLO.ZODANU its literally ridiculous

[@amelia8368]

Do chinese really have a religion 😳

[@ruser0084]

​@@amelia8368Daoism is a Chinese indigenous religion right?

[@MrStartingup]

Way to go!

[@smartseun1777]

Yes... this is why most of the women were witches and very powerful. I never really liked Christianity because our ancestors didn't practice it and were just fine. I accepted my heritage as a witch and from the day I did.. let's just say my mind became more powerful. I never learnt how to make potions or cast spells it just came naturally.

[@priscillawilson1014]

Such an interesting documentary with so many valuable points I have taken.

[@KrishnaKumari-zh9wb]

They done same thing in India

[@Saint_Pius]

I would love to see this gaining ground in Africa again.

[@christidiscipulus1576]

it isnt and it shouldnt

[@gloriasarah9653]

@@christidiscipulus1576 Again go away weirdo, you don't see African spirituality followers all up in your videos so keep off

[@blackcoffee2002]

BEAUTIFUL

[@Br12141]

Please someone point me into the right direction. I’m victim to oppression and would like to make change.

[@mrmrsaliyu8628]

We respect their choice in life

[@michaelfarmhand]

I think Professor Olupona's comments may have been heavily edited. Yes, he is an expert on traditional religion at Havard Divinity School, and one of the best professors in his field, but he is a committed Christian. I know him in person.

[@nkosiphilempofu3798]

Thank you 🙏 for keeping our tradition alives

[@Brownyman]

Ultimately, you do not colonizes people’s land. You colonize their souls.

[@keepondreaming8800]

First positive story on Africa from this channel

[@Polka_254]

Mildred.....glad to see another Kenyan out here in the Afrikan Spiritual Realm 🙏🏾

[@isakay539]

Christianity and Islam were already in some parts of Africa before the slave trade.

[@femdivinemind7777]

Not before the enslavement of the Sibyls

[@isakay539]

@@femdivinemind7777 your timeline is way off. They're basically saying that Christianity was invented in Africa by slavery. I am saying that Christianity had been in Africa since before slavery. The Sybils that you are referring to were female Greek oracles and that was about 2000 years ago or around when Christianity started gaining popularity. Transatlantic slave trade was about 400 years ago. Think about Ethiopia and all the ancient Christian sites that they have. They even had a black Mary and Jesus painting which around that time was unheard of.

[@femdivinemind7777]

@@isakay539 they were African women who established civilizations all over the World they established those civilizations in Greece but they were black female priestesses of mami wata /mami isis . They were attacked, stolen, enslaved and overthrown by Roman, levitical jews and aryan patriarchal powers and their oracles were taken, remixed, revised and blatantly copied and falsified to align with their religious and political agendas firstly to elevate lower gods above the mother and secondly to overthrow claim and destroy the global influence and power these goddess queens had. It’s deeper than that the Christian/Jewish doctrine is in existence BECAUSE of them.

[@theritualmuse]

Thank you.

[@Drutzie]

Aren't Tarot Cards au=n European tradition?

[@brayanartist6233]

asked the same question

[@africaine4889]

Yes. Its defintely not african. We use Cauris and cola nuts for divination

[@gloriasarah9653]

They're not European they're Indian, do Europeans have anything really

[@End_Orca_Captivity]

I feel I am some kind of limbo with my spirituality. Recently, I am learning the tarot, have loved astrology for most of my adult life and skirted the edges of witchcraft, but would like to take that now to a much deeper, intentional, level. My family originates from the Caribbean, St. Lucia and Jamaica and I don't know of any links to Africa, I don't even know my family tree properly aside for maybe a connection to the Arawak Indian or Taino people, so the link to ancestors feels absent. I'm not in America where it seems slightly easier to find connections to other black spiritual/divinatory practitioners and in the UK, the craft seems to have a face not like mine. I don't mind practicing and learning alone, however, it would be nice to know there is a community in the UK that is there and welcoming to all would be learners. If anyone from the UK knows of one, I would appreciate a heads up! 💛

[@thomism1016]

Tarot cards are not African 😱

[@blessed403]

Card is a part of Africans spirituality if you really know your history

[@lindsieodhiambo4669]

@@blessed403 no it's not

[@christidiscipulus1576]

@@blessed403 show me evidence?

[@anglosaxon4571]

Although I'm an Englishman, I'm glad folks are going back to the belief of their forebears, like I am going back to the old Gods of the English.

[@wairimumukuria959]

Bravo ladies. Bravo.

[@justinamusyoka4986]

They should take care to separate the good practices and the bad ones that led to Deutronomy 28 curses.

[@lilianlilly9404]

Mildred is an "ajuoga". The concept of ajuoga carries so much stigma and negativity in modern day Luo culture.though I know luos still seek ajuoga help in certain cases. I feel like in other parts of Africa like the west and south Africa people accept spiritualists more than Kenya. However if Christianity works for people I don't see anything wrong with that too.

[@Eyeofancestorskingdom]

Thank you so so much for this Video. Very sad that some Africans demonize their own and hail others. People need to get to understand the difference between Religion and Spirituality. Africans are into Spirituality. When those foreigners came to our Continent they didn't understood us so they demonized our Ancestors, when they saw them honoring water, air, fire and the earth.. The Power our Ancestors processed was too much so they needed to find a way to break them. We have read 📖 enough HisStory books now is time for MyStory. I am here to Have my own Experience. No matter what you choose, just choose good over evil and let Love guide u. Peace and Life 🕊️ 💐

[@ghanaempressajourneyhome4266]

Magnificent 👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾

[@malaikamwanamalkia2865]

Am proud to follow in the footsteps of our ancestors and reclaim my spirituality my culture ❤ from zanzibar land of spices, herbs, flowers

[@chepindichepindi3328]

Indians,chinese,and others worship their own gods.why not us.revive revive and we shall stand as black people.

[@battlerushiromiya651]

The population of chrisrians is growing in India and China though