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Among the Igbo people of Nigeria, afa (divination) had been useful in all spheres of their lives. Unfortunately, with the advent of Christianity and subsequent conversion of some Igbo people, it was seen as unchristian. This had contributed in many problems facing the Igbo culture. Consequent upon these, the United Nations had once said that in fifty years’ time, the language and culture might fizzle out. Now, to protect this ugly development, the author embarked on the research, to find out the truth in afa, the system of operation, how it affects the lives of the Igbo people viz political, social, economic, religious, and moral lives. In afa two or more people are involved, the professional and the client(s). The professional is the dibịa afa (diviner). The diviner normally does his work of divination with certain instruments depending on his methodology. This is to say that there are many methods of divination. These are ugiri (beads) method, water method, palm reading method, cola nut method, et cetera. These were studied. It was found that divination is a call, not all comers’ affair and false divination gives rise to false interpretation of afa messages. Becoming a diviner after confirmation of ones call, one has to undergo training and initiation proper. These days, diviners abound in Christendom. Read More