Religion and Ancestry: A Zimbabwean Healer's Journey to Self-Discovery
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Zvidzai Chiponda is a Zimbabwean healer and practitioner of African traditional religion. In this episode, he talks about his journey from a devout Christian evangelist to becoming a leading advocate of African traditional religion. In the interview, Chiponda higghlights the impact of colonialism on African spirituality, the role of ancestors in the daily lives of Africans, and the need for religious tolerance among African communities. The interview was conducted by Tipei Lorata Dube in Harare, Zimbabwe. This episode is part of a new Africanist Press Series on Zimbabwe that examines the impact of economic sanctions on various sectors of the population, and how communities and individuals in the country have developed independent initiatives in response to everyday challenges.
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