Alcohol abuse in African traditional religion: Education and enlightenment as panacea for integration and development

Alcoholism is endemic in Nigeria’s traditional religion and society. This abuse is especially common at New Yam festivals, Ekpe, Ekpo and Nmanwu masquerades festivals, burial rituals, birth, marriage and naming ceremonies. Some claim that this is driven by specific beliefs and activities in African...

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Main Authors: Emeka C. Ekeke, Elizabeth O. John
Format: Article
Language:Afrikaans
Published: AOSIS 2023-05-01
Series:HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies
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Online Access:https://hts.org.za/index.php/hts/article/view/8304