Wole Soyinka: Dismissing African Spirituality Is Blasphemy Against the World

Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka has spoken and his message is one the OneSpirit community will resonate with deeply. Speaking at World Heritage Day celebrations in Nigeria, Soyinka challenged the dismissal of African indigenous spiritual traditions as "primitive," reminding us that what some call fetishism is often sophisticated symbolic and spiritual expression worthy of reverence. His words cut to the heart of it: "Godhead is one, but there are many parts to Godhead." A timely call to honour the full spectrum of humanity's spiritual wisdom.