Isreal Jeremiah

Published works

2 pieces

Asase Yaa and the Living Earth: The Akan Earth Goddess and the Ethics of the Ground

On Thursdays in traditional Akan communities, farmers do not work the soil. The day belongs to Asase Yaa and on her day the ground rests, protected from the hoe by the same principle that leads the Akan to set aside time for acknowledging the sacred in what sustains life.

8/25/2026 · 6 min

Tradition· Long-Form Article

Toward a Digital Mythology of Broadcast Prayers in Nigeria: 2020–2025

The past few years have been marked by major crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, economic strain, AI growth, as well as smaller habits like sharing WhatsApp prayers and warnings.

3/21/2026 · 7 min