Exploring the African Roots of Vodou, Santería, Palo, Kimbanda, Candomblé, Umbanda, and Lukumi
INTRODUCTION African diasporic religions such as Vodou, Santería, Palo, Kimbanda, Candomblé, Umbanda, and Lukumi are intricate tapestries woven from the rich spiritual traditions of various African ethnic groups. Despite their geographic dispersion and cultural diversity, these religions share common historical roots in African ethnic groups from regions such as Angola, Benin, Nigeria, and the Congo. […]
From Musoni to Mpemba and Luvemba: Decoding the Bantu-Kongo Cycles of Time
INTRODUCTION The Bantu-Kongo time concept, deeply embedded within the cultural, spiritual, and cosmological practices of the Kongo people of West Central Africa, presents a complex, cyclical framework that contrasts sharply with the linear perspective commonly found in Western thought. This concept is not merely a way to measure chronological progression but is intrinsically tied to […]