African Diaspora Religions

African Diaspora Religions are spiritual traditions that developed among African communities and their descendants due to the transatlantic slave trade and migration. These religions blend indigenous African beliefs with elements from Christianity, Islam, and other influences, forming unique practices like Vodou in Haiti, Santería in Cuba, Candomblé in Brazil, and Rastafarianism in Jamaica. They emphasize rituals, ancestor worship, spiritual possession, and community connection, maintaining African cultural identity and resilience across generations despite historical oppression.