Understanding Witchcraft In Africa

This article explores the pervasive influence of witchcraft beliefs in African societies, both traditional and contemporary. The author distinguishes between the reality of belief in witchcraft and the objective existence of witches as supernatural agents. He argues that belief in witchcraft is deeply embedded in virtually all African communities and significantly shapes people's behavior and social interactions. The piece is adapted from a contribution to the Toyin Falola Interviews.

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