Topic

Oaths

Oaths are sacred promises in African traditions that bind people through ancestors and deities. Examine structures, violations, and the judgment they invoke.

Igbo 7 min

Amadioha: The Igbo God of Thunder and the Sworn Oath

In a Nollywood scene you have probably watched some version of, an argument stops dead. A man accused of taking money from his uncle stands up in the compound and offers to swear — by Amadioha.

By Tendai