Abstract:
Abstract
Orality is one of the key means of expressing ideas in
most African traditional societies. For this reason, the
development and promotion of oral theology are crucial for
the promotion of the Christian faith in Africa. The use of
oral theology is one of the key factors that make Christianity
thrive in an oral community because it facilitates the
contextualization of the Christian message and makes
it relevant and meaningful to the receptor community.
As a contribution to developing and promoting
this emerging field of theology, this study explores key
divine attributes embedded in the song Yehowa
composed by a Ghanaian duo, Suzzy and Matt. The article
used a literature-based research approach to gather data on
the subject. The methodology for the study comprises a critical socio-cultural study of the lyrics based on the
African worldview. In the process, a biblical-theological
analysis was conducted to critique the insights gained
from the socio-cultural analysis. In the end, the study
offers theological-missiological reflections for Africa
based on the exposition of the lyrics of the song. The
article argues that though symbolic and oral theologies
are legitimate, they must always be
scrutinized in the light of Scripture to avoid syncretism.
The article contributes to African Christian theology
by providing a framework within which oral theology
may be espoused and promoted in Africa.
