Charms, Fetishes (Manga) in Politics in Africa

Description

Writing about indigenous African charms, amulets, fetishes, from Sub-Saharan Africa, which are called Manga in the Luba language of Kasai Provinces in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is like talking about a taboo topic and a no-go area, because of the fear or danger it presents. It is considered as a very secret and sacred domain, which raises lot of unanswered questions. Charms, Fetishes (Manga) are part of Sub-Saharan African traditional inheritance, denying their existence, and their efficacy is like denying the africanity of the indigenous African man, it is like denying the existence of African traditions and customs. This book represents a major contribution to understanding and appreciating the African traditions and customs, and see how they continue to influence and challenge contemporary political, economic and social systems in Africa.