Summary: Ben Brako writes from Ghana that, despite its visible religiosity, the country faces poisoned rivers from illegal mining (galamsey), corruption and fractured civic trust. He argues this reflects a civilisational confusion: an indigenous, holistic spirituality of sacred accountability has been replaced by an imported institutional religion focused on transactional escape. Brako says colonial religious templates did more than change rituals, colonising the African metaphysical space, and he critiques the structural mechanics of institutional religion while stating that the critique is not aimed at personal faith.
Why it matters: The piece parallels concerns HinduPost raises about religious colonialism and the displacement of indigenous knowledge, showing these dynamics among Africa's indigenous communities. It also gives Bharat's readers a view of how indigenous ethical worldviews are being sidelined in post-colonial societies.
“The religion that replaced our spirituality – Ben Brako writes” — Citinewsroom – Comprehensive News in Ghana, 10 Sep 2026
Drive through any city, town, or village in Ghana on a Sunday or Friday. You will witness an extraordinary display of devotion: packed auditoriums, echoing cathedrals, overflowing mosques, all-night prayer vigils, and billboards promising immediate financial breakthroughs, divine promotions, and instant miracles.Buy Maps
By every external metric of institutional piety, we are one of the most religious nations on earth.
Yet, step out of the sanctuary and examine the public square…
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