The Girl is Mine

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In much of the Western world today, witches and wizards exist only in legends. But throughout Africa and some parts of the same Western world, the notion of witch-craft is very real. The spirit world is no less present than the physical world and those who can harness its powers to harm are generally feared.

Ironically, in the past, it was thought that development, urbanization, modernization, education or the adoption of major religions like Christianity or Islam would lead to the disappearance of beliefs and practices related to witchcraft. But far from fading away, witchcraft is no longer limited to the domain of the secret or unspoken, it is present in daily life. In many parts of Africa,

Although, in many climes, few would say witchcraft does not exist; however, beliefs in witchcraft are deep-seated and widespread. In many parts of Africa, it is generally believed that witches and wizards have no control over their actions and only use their powers to do harm and destroy and there is a strong psychological fear of witches among people.

Remarkably, in many places where people profess Christianity or Islam, a majority tends to dread juju, voodoo and traditional practices and show more faith in that direction - Many criminals and politicians would rather swear with the holy books in their hands than swear before a shrine.

Emma Ehi