Journal of Indigenous and Shamanic Studies
    • The Holy Spirit of Iboga and a Contemporary Perspective on Africa’s Spiritual Renaissance: Focus on Gabonese Bwiti Tradition

      Author: Audrey Nguema Bekale and Imhotep Paul Alagidede

      Source: Journal of Indigenous and Shamanic Studies, pp 1-32 (Volume 2 Issue 1, December 2021)

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      This paper explores the Gabonese Bwiti way of life. The related religious beliefs and practices were pioneered by the Babongo Pygmies and further formalised by the Mitsogo people of the Southern region of Gabon. Foremost, we consecutively cover what the term “Bwiti” refers to and the unique rep... Read More

    • Funeral Antagonism among the Akan: a focus on the death of a male

      Author: Emmanuel Antwi Fordjour, Osei Yaw Akoto and Maxwell Mpotsiah

      Source: Journal of Indigenous and Shamanic Studies, pp 33-45 (Volume 2 Issue 1, December 2021)

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      Funeral ceremonies, from the Akan ethnographic perceptive, have the sole objective to honour the dead for their meritorious services to mankind. During such ceremonies, family members who have not been seen for years come together. It is a period used to settle family disputes, and in a situati... Read More

    • The Bobiri Forest Reserve and Butterfly Sanctuary – A home of colour and beauty

      Author: Christian Opoku-Kwarteng and Evans Nii Ayi Tagoe

      Source: Journal of Indigenous and Shamanic Studies, pp 46-52 (Volume 2 Issue 1, December 2021)

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      The Bobiri Forest is blessed with a rich diversity of colourful butterflies. However, their vast ecotourism potential has not been optimally explored by the government of Ghana and the Management of the site. The intent of this article is to create awareness about the only Butterfly Sanctuary i... Read More

    • Institute for Indigenous Intelligence: Alternative and Complementary Paradigms in Research and Development

      Author: Imhotep Paul Alagidede

      Source: Journal of Indigenous and Shamanic Studies, pp 66-67 (Volume 2 Issue 1, December 2021)

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      The Institute for Indigenous Intelligence (3i’s) is a network of scholars educated in both the modern and ancient ways, and fired by the spontaneity and zest for life. They are here to reflect and advance the forgotten knowledge and wisdom of the indigenous societies of all worlds. The institut... Read More

    • Dan Kar’bi

      Author: Damilola Abimbola Oladokun

      Source: Journal of Indigenous and Shamanic Studies, pp 68-69 (Volume 2 Issue 1, December 2021)

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      Dan Kar’bi is the talking drum. The drum is a symbol of creativity, typified in weaving, cooking, music, proverbs and poems. Indigenous societies used the drum as communication vehicle. The talking drum is the heart beat of the Earth Mother, honouring the rhythm and harmony of creation. The ta... Read More

    • As a Man Thinketh By James Allen

      Author: Paul Issifu

      Source: Journal of Indigenous and Shamanic Studies, pp 1-5 (Volume 1 Issue 2, December 2021)

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      The book, “as a man thinketh”, a set of philosophical musings on the power of our thoughts, was originally published in the year 1903. The author, James Allen, though late, still inspires many today with his book. Most contemporary personal development authors and teachers credit this little bo... Read More

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