The Revival of African Spiritualities: A Religious Basis for a Sociopolitical Renaissance in Africa

Abstract

Indigenous spiritualities are flourishing in Africa. Reasons range from Afrocentrism to anti-religious tendencies of the popular religions. Yet insufficient attention is being paid to this revival. Understanding and addressing African spiritualities is important for any progress in Africa. But can this revival in African spirituality bring forth or support a political and socio-economic renaissance in Africa? Can this indeed be the African century? This article argues and suggests a new model of interreligiousness and an engagement of the process of re-synchronization.