Ancestor veneration and traditional healing practices are deeply rooted in many African cultures, serving as a means of connecting with the past, honoring loved ones, and addressing physical and spiritual ailments. In many traditional societies, ancestors are believed to play an active role in the lives of their descendants, offering guidance, protection, and wisdom.

Traditional healing practices often involve rituals, ceremonies, and natural remedies, passed down through generations of family and community members. These practices aim to restore balance and harmony within the individual, family, and community, recognizing that health and well-being are interconnected with the natural and spiritual worlds.

Ancestor veneration is a vital component of traditional healing, as ancestors are believed to possess knowledge and power that can be tapped into for healing and guidance. Through rituals and offerings, individuals seek to honor and appease their ancestors, ensuring their continued support and protection.

In many African cultures, traditional healers, such as shamans or diviners, serve as intermediaries between the living and the dead, communicating with ancestors to diagnose and treat ailments. These healers often use natural remedies, such as herbs and plants, to treat physical ailments, while also addressing spiritual and emotional imbalances.

The importance of ancestor veneration and traditional healing practices extends beyond individual well-being, fostering a sense of community and shared identity. These practices promote respect for elders, tradition, and the natural world, while providing a framework for addressing social and environmental issues.

In a world where modernization and globalization increasingly threaten traditional ways of life, the preservation of ancestor veneration and traditional healing practices is crucial. By embracing and respecting these practices, we can learn from the wisdom of our ancestors and cultivate a deeper appreciation for the interconnectedness of all things.

In conclusion, ancestor veneration and traditional healing practices are essential components of many African cultures, offering a holistic approach to health, well-being, and community. By honoring our ancestors and embracing these practices, we can tap into the wisdom of the past, promote social cohesion, and foster a deeper connection with the natural world.

We are taught to never abundane the dead as they are the one who are protecting us from the bad things we are taught that the ancestors can see the unseen so they can always fight any battle for you ,they can never leave you all alone .We are taught that traditional healing practices are more stronger and faster than the Morden medicine.

B.E MAROELE

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I am usually an early person  everyday I wake up at four so that my day can be planned and not just happen ,I wake up at 4 am to think things through ,I just open my eyes without getting out of bed then at 6 am that is when my day starts ,I get up ,pray  appreciating the little gift of the day which is waking up then I make my bed as well as cleaning my room so that I leave it clean ,I then go straight for my brush since like at 6;30 most of the learners are awake imagine speaking to other students with yesterdays breath no that is unacceptable then I wash my teeth before preparing for that days classes  because I usually prepare for classes at least 1 hour and half as I am rephrasing from the things I  read previously .After all this work   prepare the most important meal of the day which is breakfast to give me strength and power to start my day in an accurate mood or attitude ,I then eat chatting with my friends a little while before going to shower then I go shower to be fresh and attend the errands of the day which are classes ,after showering I then catch a bus to campus .

On the bus I usually find my friends which make most of my days interesting we chat a little you would hear us everyday complaining about the procrastinating of adopting to this university life ,never ending due dates of assignments then we get to campus we go our separate ways as we are not doing the same courses ,usually I would go to the student center for a drink then rush to class most of the days its after to after classes ,I then grab some lunch if money is available then library if there is a lot to catch up on after straight to the bus back to res life .

going back to res late annoys me as I have to cook when I get there and I am not a fan of pots, cooking and stuff  ,I always bribe my friend with something to help me cook or cook for me ,then after eating we would hold a night prayer for 1 hour as we have to read and write homeworks for today ,then we separate to each others rooms to get back to the main reason we are there ,I get in my room study for 6 hours then summarize then go to sleep peacefully waiting for another day .

A BLOG ENTRY 
SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY 
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I am writing a blog about how to write about HOW TO WRITE ABOUT AFRICA by Wainaina(2006) ,BODY RITUALS AMONGST THE NACIREMA by Horace Mitchel Miner(1956) ,THE DANGER OF A SINGLE STORY by Chimanda Adichie(july.2009) and also about CHANGE YOUR CHANNEL by Mallence(26 jan 2015) focusing on the main arguements of the reading also expressing my own opinions of the whole 

According to Wainaina ,he potrays Africa as a land solely defined by its wild life and natural resources ,associating it primarily with poverty and hunger ,extreme scarcity of food and disease .He is not potraying the positive side of Africa ,he is being one sided .Horace mitchell highlights the obssesion American had about body hygiene the use of special potions and charms in a ritualistic manner ,also shows how others often misinterpret or mispresent the cultural practices of other groups .chimanda Adichie emphasizes how the oversimplification of individuals and cultures into one dimensional stories can lead to misunderstanding ,prejudice and even harm.Mallence potrays how africa depends on the west with its resources 

i am being objective over Wainaina's view when potraying africa ,he is being judgemental telling people what they should write about Africa and it has now developed things have changed ,people should be open minded to other rituals other than being judgemental because sometimes things are not as they seem to be ,one should not have expectations on others as that would cause unnecessary harm ,sometimes what you are taught over and over becomes what you believe or follow ,Adichie is an example of that ,having one side of the story can keep you in the dark for long ,one should be open to reseaching and learning new things .