Africans always believed in the existence of the supernatural.
They believed in a supreme natural being who created everything on earth.
In His place, He appointed lesser African gods and goddesses to perform certain functions.
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15 famous African goddesses and gods
Ever looked at the African god names and goddesses' pictures?
These beings are considered powerful in different areas and most cases.
Their images reflect what they are associated with.
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Below are some of the famousAfrican mythologygods and goddesses with pictures and their meanings in their respective communities.
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Oshun
Oshun became a popular black goddess afterBeyonce hintedabout her in her Lemonademusicvideo.
Oshun goddess of love. Photo: @BrycsynSource: Facebook
Oshun has her origin in Yoruba, and she is the god of sweet and freshwaters.
She always has a mirror to admire her beauty.
The image of this goddess is represented by a stunning, charming, and coquettish young lady.
Oya goddess of wind, thunderbolts, and fire. Photo: @Flôr MiosótisSource: UGC
Oshun means sweetness, joy, beauty, and good cheer.
Oya
Oya is a ferocious and protective deity worshipped by the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria and some Brazilians.
Oya is the wife of Shango, the god of storms.
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Ala
Ala is one of the oldest Igbo goddesses.
Her name ‘Ala’ means earth in English, demonstrating her power over the planet.
Ala is the goddess of fertility, creativity, land, and morality.
Ala is the goddess of fertility, creativity, land, and morality. Photo: @Goddess ExecutivesSource: UGC
She is thewife of Amadioha, the god of the sky.
This goddess is honoured and celebrated during the yearly yam festival.
Yemaya
Yemaya is considered the mother of all since she is the goddess of the living ocean.
Yemaya the goddess of the living ocean. Photo: @Barbora PatkovaSource: Facebook
Modjadji
Modjadji is aSouth Africangoddess of rain whose spirits live in the body of a young woman.
She is considered a key figure by the Balodedu people, as she can start and stop the rain.
Nana Buluku
Nana Buluku is a prominent deity famous in most West African nations.
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She also has different names in various tribes.Nana Bulukuis worshipped as the mother goddess.
Her image is that of an older woman who is thought to be the world’s creator.
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Modjadji is the goddess of rain. Photo: @Cyns The Moon GoddessSource: Facebook
Her name is associated with gold, brass, and other wealth symbols.
Her nameOduda means"the black one," and her appearance is that of a serpent.
Oduda is the deity behind sacred prostitution practised in the Caribbean Islands.
Nana Buluku is the mother goddess. Photo: @Order Of The Triple GoddessSource: UGC
She is thought to be responsible for corn, one of the vital dietary supplements in the Zulu tribe.
Mbaba Mwana Waresa
Mbaba Mwana Waresa is a goddess in the mythology of theZulupeople of Southern Africa.
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Kibuka
Kibuka is thegod of warin the Buganda Empire kingdom.
It is here that Mukasa gave them his younger brother Kibuka to be their god of war.
Before embarking on any battle, the army would sing, dance, and offer sacrifices to Kibuka.
Abena is the river goddess, shields children and looks after them. Photo: @Tonya GoddessAbenna PattersonSource: Facebook
He would then go ahead of the warriors to clear their paths and ensure their victory.
Adroa
Adroa is a fascinating Africangod of deathfor the Lugbara community in Uganda and Congo.
He has two characteristics good and evil.
Goddess Odudua the goddess of the black one. Photo: @Talia BentsonSource: Facebook
Due to his duality, Adroa’s body is divided into two.
Adroa will manifest himself to people in any form that fits the situation at hand.
It is also believed that this god appears to individuals before they die.
Inkosazan the goddess of Zulu. Photo: @Cyns The Moon GoddessSource: Facebook
Aja
Aja is a deity associatedwith the forest, the earth, and the hunt among the Yoruba community.
She is often depicted as a powerful, fierce warrior woman, wearing animal skins and carrying weapons.
She is associated with fertility, protection, and prosperity.
Mbaba Mwana Waresa the goddess of the rain. Photo: @Mythology, Philosophy and FolkloreSource: UGC
Mamlambo
Mamlambo is a goddess fromZulu mythologywho is often associated with water and serpents.
Summary list of the famous African goddesses
Who is the most powerful African goddess?
Oshun is regarded as one of the most powerful goddesses.
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Who is the African moon goddess?
Mawu is a goddess associated with the moon.
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Kibuka the goddess of war. Photo: @Fans Of MythologySource: UGC
African cultures and religions have given rise to a vast and diverse pantheon of gods and goddesses.
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Adroa the goddess of death. Photo: @of_mythologySource: UGC
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Aja the goddess related to the forest. Photo: @Fans Of MythologySource: UGC
Nana the mother of wars. Photo: @of_mythologySource: UGC
Mamlambo is the protector of children and women. Photo: @Lavender Lotus TarotSource: Facebook
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