Presentación libro Desnudando la piel de África El origen de la Magia Afric

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This work takes the reader on a journey to explore the roots of traditional African religions, focusing primarily on Sub-Saharan Africa, where these forms of life honor a single God, their ancestors, and various deities. It delves into the influences of pre-Islamic magic, which have led to contemporary practices that mix chance and traditional cosmic and prophetic beliefs. The text highlights the current interaction with the deities, their attributes, and how socio-economic interests shape these relationships.

The diaspora has given rise to conflicting practices, as both African and American continents believe they hold the proper methods of ritualistic, ceremonial, and magical veneration. These traditional African forms of religious life have integrated influences from other cultures, resulting in a type of religious tourism, often marred by ethical concerns among practitioners and sometimes leading to violence. Nevertheless, this ancestral culture prompts a look towards finding solutions to prevailing issues; historically, prior to the diaspora, practitioners relied on vital energy, meaning the magic contained within a spirit, known as Orí or personal God.

It is essential to note that negative spirits thrive on human emotions and vital energy, leading to a depletion of personal energy and a diminishment of free will.

The African man has undergone changes over time, experiencing variations in melanin levels due to exposure to the sun and cold, which have also influenced thought processes and actions.

By understanding the past, one can comprehend the present and aspire to a better future in our space-time. Today, there is a renewed focus on home, the origin of humanity—Africa.