The Founder and Spiritual Leader of the Aura Eagle Spiritual Center at Kumasi-Abuakwa, Mama Anita, has passionately called on Ghanaians to stop labeling their ancestors as evil spirits, saying such perceptions are misleading and spiritually harmful. She emphasized that the rejection of ancestral heritage and cultural identity has caused many people to lose touch with their spiritual foundation and true sense of belonging.
Addressing a large congregation during a spiritual teaching session at her center, Mama Anita explained that African spirituality is not in opposition to Christianity or divine truth. She noted that ancestors were once living human beings who served God in their own unique ways, and that honoring them is a sacred act of remembrance, not idol worship as many have been made to believe. “Our ancestors are not demons. They were our mothers, fathers, and forefathers who once lived, worked hard, and laid the foundations for us. Calling them evil shows how far we have fallen from our identity as Africans,” she declared.
According to her, misunderstanding and fear surrounding ancestral reverence stem from colonial influence and foreign religious interpretations that sought to discredit African traditions. She described this as a spiritual deception that has made many Ghanaians ashamed of their cultural values. “Foreign religions taught us to see everything African as demonic, and sadly, we accepted it without questioning. But our ancestors believed in God too — they just had their own ways of worship. Respecting them does not mean worshipping them; it means acknowledging their sacrifices and wisdom,” she explained.
Mama Anita also clarified the misconception surrounding the term “Saman”, which many people associate with evil spirits. She stated that the Akan word Saman simply means “spirit,” and that “Saman Kronkron” — translated as Holy Ghost — refers to the pure and divine spirit of God. “The Holy Ghost and Saman Kronkron are one and the same. The only difference is the language. When you invoke Saman Kronkron with faith, it is as powerful as calling upon the Holy Ghost. There is no evil in that,” she emphasized.
She warned that neglecting one’s ancestors and cultural roots can lead to spiritual imbalance and life struggles. According to her, culture is not just about customs, but a divine link between the physical and spiritual realms — a connection that sustains moral order, blessings, and family unity.
“When you throw away your culture, you disconnect from your source of strength. Our ancestors intercede for us in the spirit world just as saints do for Christians. Ignoring them is like cutting off your own spiritual lineage,” she cautioned.
Touching on family values, Mama Anita urged the youth to respect and care for their parents, especially mothers, describing parental blessings as an irreplaceable form of divine favor. She warned that children who allow their parents to suffer while they live comfortably invite misfortune upon themselves. “No pastor can deliver a child who neglects their parents. Nature itself punishes such behavior. Your parents’ blessings are your protection. A mother’s prayer can open doors that no prophet’s anointing can,” she said.
Mama Anita also condemned the growing trend where young people are being influenced by foreign ideologies to reject traditional values. She said the key to national and personal progress lies in returning to the wisdom of the ancestors — wisdom built on respect, unity, and truth. “We cannot prosper as a people if we despise the roots that gave us life. Our ancestors left behind knowledge and power that connect us to God. When we embrace that heritage with purity of heart, we attract blessings, peace, and success,” she added.
Her message at the Aura Eagle Spiritual Center was met with applause and emotional reactions from attendees, many of whom expressed appreciation for her boldness in defending Ghanaian culture and clarifying long-held misconceptions about African spirituality.
Mama Anita concluded her sermon with a powerful reminder that culture, when practiced with truth and reverence, is a divine gift — not a curse. “God did not make a mistake by making us Africans. Our culture is not evil. It is sacred, beautiful, and full of wisdom. Let us respect our ancestors, honor our parents, and uphold our traditions so that we can live in peace and divine favor,” she concluded.
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Story by Sibo Yamoah
