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⁠Religion and Spirituality

Arobinagu: The Sacred Forest Spirit of Igbo Spirituality and Ancestral Wisdom

Aro Nnewanyi bi na Agu (Arobinagu). Deep in the heart of Igbo spirituality lies Arobinagu (also known as Obinagu or Ahobinagu), a powerful cosmic presence that embodies the very soul of the forest. Unlike gods who dwell within shrines or temples, Arobinagu is alive in every tree, river, and whispering breeze—acting as a guardian, healer, and…
June 14, 20250Comments

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Historical Studies

The “Crisis in the Soul”: Chinua Achebe on Cultural Alienation and National Identity

Photo: Chinua Achebe shot by Eliot Elisofon in Enugu months after the release of Things Fall Apart (1958), 1959. Smithsonian. Chinua Achebe, one of Africa’s most influential literary voices, highlighted the deep-seated psychological and cultural challenges that countries like Nigeria faced post-independence. In a 1972 interview, Achebe described what he called a “crisis in the soul,”…
November 20, 20240Comments

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