Hello, ive had an African Interior decor store for about a year now (www.facebook.com/itobys) and have mixed reviews on it. I started my business because i have a deep love for anything African. Im intrigued by the skill and expertise that goes into the creation of such beautiful pieces. I sell artwork, carvings, hosehold, cloths, shoes, fabrics, beads.. The whole range and i offer ethnic interior decorating services ie i come and transform your home if you want an African theme.

The issue is i am a serious christian and have been questioned severally about why i promote 'juju'. Im told that most other people in the culture promoting industry are into ifa or oshun worship and a child of God has no business being in it because carvings normally have spirits which are invoked into them.

What is your opinion? Do you like African art and handicrafts? Do you think it is wrong to delve into this area as a christian? Are there certain no go areas?

I dont kow if this should be in culture or the religion sector. Topic is intertwined.

Thanks.

just ditch the man-worship/christianity and go worship the true Gods (Obatala, Shango ,etc.). then no one will questin you. problem solved.

@ pagan 9ja how old are you again?

ibis: @ pagan 9ja how old are you again?

Hehe. This guide and my boys would sooo think I've lost it cos I'm laughing so hard.

@topic, I love African arts. So very much. I'm yet to check/click on your links but if you are in lagos, you might need to visit and network with positive and very open minded folks @ the terra culture VI and Nike art centre.

Don't let confused souls get you with their ignorant rants, there's definitely nothing "religiously or spiritually wrong" with making, selling or buying African artifacts.

If you however wanna throw dem away, I'll be more than willing to have it ALL.

ibis: @ pagan 9ja how old are you again?

i dont know. my parents never recorded my birthdate.

@ifyalways thumbs up. Fantastic advice!