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