One specifically African belief, however, is retained in a tripartite human being consisting of a body, a soul and a spirit.

Again, Awolalu points out that this word cannot be appropriate to describe African religious beliefs.

Indigenous African beliefs are followed by the majority.

No matter how staunch a Christian would claim to be, a part of traditional African beliefs will stay with her or him.

African tribal beliefs gave her more serious pause for thought.

In traditional African belief nothing good or bad happens without a reason.

Perhaps it's the concrete manifestation of a southern African belief about straying spirits.

The early settlers practiced their Christian faith, sometimes in combination with traditional African religious beliefs.

"We have to preserve what remains of our African socioreligious beliefs and culture," she said.

"Consistent with certain African beliefs, the dance reflects the whole cycle of life".