With the Art of Victor Ekpuk
"Zakari Mijinyawa
I am wondering why those 'Malams' in Zaria who claim powers of intercession between Man and God in the temporal affairs of men such as marriage, power, business and good fortune have not brought about an improvement in the social and physical well being of the city.
Should they not just summon one Jinn to construct ( place) good schools, hospitals, roads , etc?
Can't they send one Jinni to possess Shekau and another one to possess Al Baghdadi?
I think Nigeria and the world require the use of the powers of these Malams.
Should they not just summon one Jinn to construct ( place) good schools, hospitals, roads , etc?
Can't they send one Jinni to possess Shekau and another one to possess Al Baghdadi?
I think Nigeria and the world require the use of the powers of these Malams.
Or is it that their powers are not of general application?
Am I missing something ?"
Read the fascinating discussion at the link above, enlivened by the scintillating art of Victor Ekpuk operating at the intersection of Islamic motifs and enigmatic forms, evocative of the magical that is the subject of the discussion.
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