Honouring extramundane communication roles of Christianity, Islam, and traditional religions in Yoruba kingship promotes harmony, understanding, reduces tension.
Authors
Akinola Moses Owolabi, Department of Mass Communication, Redeemer’s University, Osun State, Ede, Nigeria
Bernice Oluwalaanu Sanusi, Department of Mass Communication, Redeemer’s University, Osun State, Ede, Nigeria
Omowale Adelabu, Department of Mass Communication, Redeemer’s University, Osun State, Ede, Nigeria
Felix Olajide Talabi, Department of Mass Communication, Redeemer’s University, Osun State, Ede, Nigeria
Joseph Moyinoluwa Talabi, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana, India; Department of Religions and Peace Studies, Faculty of Arts, Lagos State University, Lagos State, Ojo, Nigeria
Samson Adedapo Bello, Caleb University, Lagos State, Imota, Nigeria
Christiana Shade Ade-Johnson, Department of Mass Communication, Adekunle Ajasin University, Ondo State, Akungba-Akoko, Nigeria
Bisi Olawunmi, Department of Mass Communication, Adeleke University, Osun State, Ede, Nigeria
Summary
This study compared extramundane communication in Christianity, Islam, and traditional religions to examine its roles in the selection, installation, and transition of monarchs in Yorubaland across the three religions. Key informants’ interviews, non-participant observation, and documentary methods were used for data collection, while comparative analysis and textual analysis approaches were adopted to analyse the data collected for the study.
The findings revealed similarities and differences in how these religions approach extramundane communication, highlighting the significance of religions in Yoruba kingship. The study’s conclusion indicates that acknowledging and honouring the roles of extramundane communication of the three religions in Yoruba kingship can promote harmony and mutual understanding among all the stakeholders in various Yoruba kingdoms, which in turn can help reduce the misunderstanding, acrimony, and tension often generated among the adherents of Christianity, Islam, and traditional religions over the selection, installation, and transition of kings in Yorubaland.
Published in: African Journal of Religion, Philosophy and Culture
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