African Spirituality: The History and Impact of Religion on

African Spirituality: The History and Impact of Religion on



Tribespeople! In this insightful episode, the boys delve into the deep roots and impact of spirituality and religion in Africa. They begin by recognizing the inherent spirituality of Africans and the genesis of religious beliefs rooted in fear. Ebrima & Anzo then explore the introduction of religion during colonial times and consider how religion has become one of the top three detriments in Africa. On the path toward decolonization, the guys question why we (Africans) still practice religions introduced during colonialism. Finally, the boys contemplate the potential dangers of not exploring spirituality. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on the complex relationship between Africa, spirituality, and religion.

00:00 – 7:05 Africans are Spiritual
7:05 -14:23 Unpacking Our Foundations
14:23 -16:30 Colonial Control & Conquer
16:30-19:07 Mental Decolonization for Africans
19:07-28:00 Finding Our Moral Compass
28:00-32:07 Embracing Our Spirituality

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Author: The Jola meets The Madi Podcast

11 thoughts on “African Spirituality: The History and Impact of Religion on

  1. Your environment (modern day living) is not sustainable to help heighten your spirituality or freedom. The truth will set you free…The truth is, you are already free

  2. Greetings to you my brothers
    This is awesome
    Thank you
    I’m glad to have been spiritually awakened and found who I am
    For long just like you my brothers I had questions about religion and who God was really.
    It’s been a journey and never been happier
    Keep spreading the word to our fellow Africans
    We need a massive spiritual awakening to embrace our culture and roots
    God bless you👏👏👏👏👏

  3. Here’s some food for thought, if consciousness as both of you affirmed is God’s greatest gift to human’s, how would you conceptualize ‘mans fall from grace after Adam & Eve ate from the forbidden fruit which consequentially gave them the ability to distinguish good from evil? Wouldn’t our consciousness be the beginning of our end? Could the Abrahamic God (respectfully) be both the deceiver (snake) and sinner (human) as He is the creator of all thing?

  4. [Luqman:20]:
    أَلَمْ تَرَوْا أَنَّ اللَّهَ سَخَّرَ لَكُم مَّا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَمَا فِي الْأَرْضِ وَأَسْبَغَ عَلَيْكُمْ نِعَمَهُ ظَاهِرَةً وَبَاطِنَةً وَمِنَ النَّاسِ مَن يُجَادِلُ فِي اللَّهِ بِغَيْرِ عِلْمٍ وَلَا هُدًى وَلَا كِتَابٍ مُّنِيرٍ

    ARE YOU NOT aware that God has made subservient to you all that is in the heavens and all that is on earth, and has lavished upon you His blessings, both outward and inward? And yet, among men there is many a one that argues about God without having any knowledge [of Him], without any guidance, and without an enlightened revelation(book);

  5. An important aspect or reconnecting with our spiritual practices is speaking our native languages as they contain so much wisdom that can’t be fully grasped in English

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