African Religions: Ancient Traditional Beliefs and Practices

These belief systems play a crucial role in the spirituality of African nations throughout their history. They allowed them to express and maintain their spiritual heritage in good times, even the most trying ones. You’ll also learn that besides the differences stemming from cultural backgrounds, African religions were also influenced by Christianity, Islam, and other belief systems introduced to African people from other parts of the world. However, the colorful African beliefs have also left their mark on other religions.