OzikoroOlaudah Equiano and the Igbo Concept of Chi: Destiny, Faith, and the Fight Against Slavery
Olaudah Equiano, an Igbo-born abolitionist and writer, provides a unique perspective on destiny and faith in his autobiography, The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano. His frequent references to destiny and divine providence closely align with the Igbo spiritual concept of Chi, a personal spiritual entity believed to guide and shape an individual’s…