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The Journey Kwantu

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African Spirituality
Colonialism
Alcohol
Spirituality
Christianity
Townships
Township Architecture
Zion Church
Colonial Education
Indigenous Knowledge Systems
South African Spirituality
Psychological Impact Of Architecture
Colony
Community
Islam
Alcohol Abuse
Traditional Ceremonies
African Spiritual Healing
Architecture
Healing

Exploring Questions Around African Beliefs and Identity

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In this episode, I wanted to trace the origins of what kept coming up in the last series, isithunywa

In Part 3 of this topic we spend time with the founders and congregants of the Seven Days Adventist Zion Church

In this episode, we spend time with Gogo Simenjalo and Gogo Zanemvula, a mother and daughter duo who use components of the Christian church and the bible as part of their healing practice

In this series we are exploring how healers balance African spirituality and Christianity. We will be attending different African Indigenous churches to try to get deeper understanding of this topic

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Recent Guests

Miriam Glimba
Co-founder of the Zion Church
Free Seven Day Adventist Zion Church
Episode: EP50: WHY DO HEALERS START CHURCHES | Part 3
Archbishop Webanda Leffrey
Archbishop and church leader
Seventh Day Adventist Zion Church
Episode: EP50: WHY DO HEALERS START CHURCHES | Part 3
Bukosibuunye Alpheos Timba
Son of Miriam Glimba, Arch Bishop
Zion Church leadership
Episode: EP50: WHY DO HEALERS START CHURCHES | Part 3
Gogo Simenjalo
Initiated Sangoma and Gobela, co-founder of AfroSavvy
AfroSavvy
Episode: EP49: WHEN HEALERS START CHURCHES PART2
Gogo Zanemvula
Initiated Sangoma and Gobela, co-founder of AfroSavvy
AfroSavvy
Episode: EP49: WHEN HEALERS START CHURCHES PART2
Carol Mutulo
Founder of Lehi Laqanya Apostolic Church
Lehi Laqanya Apostolic Church
Episode: EP48: WHEN HEALERS START CHURCHES PART1
Muafrika Mukati
A co-founder of Hear My Voice, an NGO that uses poetry to address social issues.
Hear My Voice
Episode: EP45: THE TRUTH ABOUT ALCOHOL AND SPIRITUALITY PT1
Noma Tamsangoma
An actress portraying the character of Mama Bongo in the play Marabi, representing resilience in her community.
Episode: EP45: THE TRUTH ABOUT ALCOHOL AND SPIRITUALITY PT1

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 499 ratings
  • What a blessing to find this podcast again.

    Hi Vusi,

    I have just binged on 3 episodes and still listening to more.

    This podcasts was my sacred space as I navigated African spirituality.

    Thank you for bringing these back.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KgosiMpho
    South Africa2 months ago
  • Feed the people

    Hay noko selilide ithuba ngoku noko kwanele..Feed the people

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thandolwethu J Ndabeni
    South Africaa year ago
  • Wow!! 🤩

    I was just randomly looking for something to listen to about spirituality and then I came across this podcast. To say I’m hooked is an understatement. Can’t stop listening. Awesome podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jobolonski
    South Africaa year ago
  • Amazing

    I can listen to your voice all day everyday in my happy and sad days. On a rainy day watching outside the window holding my cup of tea!! Amazing!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sibiyaalwa
    South Africa2 years ago
  • Wow Wow Wow

    I just finished listening to Episode 2 & its goosebumps all around. I’m ignorant in that I had questions about Christianity but never thought to look it up. This episode weaved Christianity, Black history and the events of how we came to be, How African spirituality was seen as a lesser form of spirituality. I want to jump straight into Episode 3 but I also don’t. I want to sit with what I know and mull over it. Being a Methodist myself who practises African Spirituality, I am somehow more drawn... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zintle H
    South Africa2 years ago

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EP48: WHEN HEALERS START CHURCHES PART1
Q: What is your understanding of Ndwasa and the church's place within it?
The guest explains the familial and ancestral foundations of Ndwasa, and how the church operates as a continuation and public expression of those traditional beliefs.

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This show centers on African beliefs, spirituality, and identity, often exploring how indigenous practices intersect with Christianity, community leadership, and modern entrepreneurship. Episodes thread together personal histories, urban and architectural contexts, and transformative conversations with elders, healers, and scholars, creating a nuanced look at spirituality in everyday life. Noteworthy are the deep, narrative interviews, cross-cultural perspectives, and a consistent emphasis on healing, community, and authentic storytelling that invites critical reflection and learning for listeners from varied backgrounds.

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1. Miriam Glimba
2. Archbishop Webanda Leffrey
3. Bukosibuunye Alpheos Timba
4. Gogo Simenjalo
5. Gogo Zanemvula
6. Carol Mutulo
7. Muafrika Mukati
8. Noma Tamsangoma

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