It is baffling how discussions on African spirituality inevitably veer into colonial history, even when the topic at hand has nothing to do with it.

It is baffling how discussions on African spirituality inevitably veer into colonial history, even when the topic at hand has nothing to do with it. 

This constant insertion of colonial narratives is not just unnecessary but downright absurd. 

Why must African spirituality always be tethered to the shackles of its colonial past, as if it cannot stand on its own two feet?

One would think that the merits of African spirituality should be able to hold their ground based on logic, reason, and the intrinsic value they offer. 

Yet, it appears that proponents of African spirituality feel compelled to lean on the crutch of colonial history to bolster their arguments. 

It's as if they lack confidence in the strength of their own beliefs and must seek validation from the injustices of the past.

This reliance on colonial history not only detracts from the essence of African spirituality but also diminishes its credibility. 

By constantly intertwining the two, it suggests that African spirituality is somehow incomplete without the backdrop of colonial oppression.