Former Catholic priest, Dr Echezona Obiagbaosogu, has announced his resignation from the priesthood after 17 years to embrace African traditional religion.
Teaching African Traditional Religion at Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Anambra State, Obiagbaosogu expressed his fascination with traditional African spirituality and the art of rainmaking.
Following the defense of his PhD dissertation titled “Rainmaking and Control in Igbo African Medicine,” he emphasized the wealth of resources and value present in Africa that have been impacted by colonial powers.
Having spent time studying under a prominent native doctor to learn the intricacies of the craft, he conducted research with the intention of recovering lost African values.
In a statement, Obiagbaosogu said, “I have come to realize that my true calling is to serve my people through the ancient traditions of our ancestors. I was a Catholic priest for 17 years before resigning to embrace the traditional African religion.”
Reflecting on his journey from priesthood to traditional African religion, he highlighted the importance of understanding oneself and staying open to reality in making life decisions.
While he did not elaborate on the specifics of his resignation, he emphasized the significance of embracing African values and spirituality in a more authentic and meaningful way.
