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Abstract/Sommario: This article analyses the context for paramount chiefship in Manpugu, one of the traditional states in northern Gha. It examines the role that spiritualists such as diviners and malams play in the contest. The first part provides an overview of Mamprusi traditional political system and the province of Wungu from which this cae study was taken. This is followed by an analysis of Traditional African Religion and Islam, the two dominant religious practices in the area. Finally, he article ...; [Leggi tutto...]
Abstract/Sommario: In the Middle Belt of Nigeria, between the Muslim north and the Christian south of the country, ownership of land is contested between Hausa -Fulani settlers from the north and 'indogenous' ethnic groups which are mostly Christians and traditionalist. The migrants, who are still a minority, try to spread their faith among the 'native' population. Those who convert tend to assume the language, culture and political loyalties of the Hausa-Fulani settlers. This process of ethnic converti ...; [Leggi tutto...]