The Founder and Spiritual Leader of the Aura Eagle Spiritual Center at Kumasi-Abuakwa, Mama Anita, has offered profound spiritual insight into the connection between Christianity and traditional spirituality, stating that the term “Holy Ghost” and the Akan expression “Saman Kronkron” carry the same divine meaning.
Addressing a gathering at her center over the weekend, Mama Anita explained that while the term “Holy Ghost” is of foreign origin, “Saman Kronkron” is rooted in Ghanaian culture and language. According to her, both terms describe the same sacred spiritual force — the pure spirit of God — but have been misunderstood due to linguistic and cultural differences. “The word Saman is from our local dialect and it simply means spirit. The Holy Ghost is a foreign term that also means spirit. When we say Saman Kronkron, we are speaking of the same divine spirit Christians refer to as the Holy Ghost,” she clarified.
Mama Anita lamented that many Ghanaians have been misled into believing that Saman represents evil or ancestral spirits that oppose God, stressing that such thinking has created unnecessary fear and confusion. She explained that demonizing local spiritual expressions is part of a wider problem of cultural rejection and ignorance. “We have allowed foreign interpretations to make us hate our own identity. Saman Kronkron is not evil; it is our cultural way of acknowledging the presence of the divine spirit. When invoked with sincerity, it performs miracles just as the Holy Ghost does,” she emphasized.
The spiritual leader urged Ghanaians to reconnect with their heritage and stop labeling ancestral or cultural practices as demonic. She explained that ancestors were once human beings who lived righteous lives and should be remembered and honored, not feared or condemned.
“Our forefathers were not witches. They were people of wisdom who walked with God in their own way. When they pass on, their spirits continue to guide us. Honoring them is not idol worship — it is a way of showing gratitude and maintaining the bond between the living and the departed,” she said.
Mama Anita noted that the widespread rejection of African culture in favor of foreign beliefs has brought moral confusion and spiritual imbalance to society. She warned that neglecting one’s cultural roots can lead to unnecessary struggles in life, as it disconnects individuals from their spiritual foundation. “If you throw away your culture, you throw away your blessings. Our traditions were given to us for a reason. When we abandon them, we create emptiness and confusion in our lives,” she cautioned.
Touching on the importance of family and parental respect, Mama Anita said the spiritual order begins at home. She advised the youth to honor their parents, particularly mothers, stressing that parental prayers carry immense spiritual power capable of unlocking success and protection. “Your mother is the first channel through which God’s blessings reach you. Never let anyone deceive you into thinking your mother is evil. When you neglect her, you block your own destiny. A mother’s blessing is more powerful than any pastor’s prophecy,” she declared.
She further warned that children who abandon or mistreat their parents attract natural punishment that no pastor can reverse. She described this as the law of karma — a universal principle that ensures everyone reaps what they sow. “No matter your religion, nature will deal with you if you let your parents suffer while you enjoy comfort. The only way to escape such punishment is to do what is right. Honor your parents, and God will honor you,” she added.
Mama Anita concluded her sermon with a passionate call for unity between religion and culture. She urged Ghanaians to embrace both their faith and their traditions, saying that spirituality must be rooted in truth, identity, and respect for one’s heritage. “We cannot find God by rejecting who we are. Our culture and our faith can coexist in harmony. When we respect our traditions, honor our parents, and live with integrity, we open the door for divine favor and peace,” she concluded.
Her message at the Aura Eagle Spiritual Center was met with applause and deep reflection, as many attendees expressed appreciation for her wisdom and courage in bridging the gap between African spirituality and modern religion.
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Story by Sibo Yamoah
