They were also the first rulers in Africa to embrace Christianity and make it the kingdom's official religion. This history is little known, both in Africa and elsewhere, because a lot of ...

African traditional religions produced no written works, but derived their authority from oral history, custom and practice, and the power of priests, kings and others gifted in dealing with ...

As children dance with great speed and energy in colorful robes, guided by the drumbeats and chants from dance troupes, the ...

History had Jacob Ajayi ... Rodney taught outside official classrooms on Europe developing Africa. Religion and philosophy were Mbiti’s intellectual war fronts. He distinguished himself by ...

See the rise and fall of empires and kingdoms, experience the power of religion, the injustices of slavery, and chart the expansion of trade between Africa and other continents. Hear what it was ...

In the ancient town of Ouidah, located in southern Benin, the annual Voodoo Festival unfolds with a vibrant mix of dance, ...

Why I quit Christianity, joined African religion' Mr Obiagbaosogu told Punch ... that my true calling is to serve my people through the ancient traditions of our ancestors," he said.

26, 2024 - Kwanzaa, the annual celebration of African-American culture ... celebrate it alongside religious festivals such as Christmas. People of any faith, race or ethnic background can participate.

Obiagbaosogu, a lecturer in African Traditional Religion at Nnamdi Azikiwe University ... my true calling is to serve my people through the ancient traditions of our ancestors.