Afa Nri

The Afa System in Nri: Philosophy, Power, and Social Knowledge in Igbo Civilisation

The Afa system in Nri is not just about divinity but also an Igbo philosophy of knowledge, power, and social organisation. It is rooted in the metaphysical and political thought of the ancient Nri kingdom and is also the language used to communicate with the spirits. To understand the significance of afa in Nri culture,…