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  Traditional Religion, also derogatively known as Fetish has been with Africa for ages, long before the advent of the Europeans in Africa. It plays deep-rooted roles in communities with its positives, including cultural identity and promotion of unity. The influence of the Fetish waned under the onslaught of Christianity …

In Ghana, Togo, Benin, and other West African countries, fetish priests serve as mediators between spirits and the living, often worshiping their gods in enclosed places called fetish shrines. Recently, Ghana has become a hub for fetish practices, which have negatively impacted many youth. These practices are being promoted on …