Spiritual Memory, Diasporic Justice: Recognising Aladura Churches as Living African Heritage

<p>As more heritage institutions adopt the language of decolonisation, many forms of diasporic cultural expression—especially those rooted in non-Western spiritual traditions—remain invisible. Aladura churches in the UK, vibrant spaces of Yoruba ritual and cultural transmission—spaces of livin...

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Resumo:<p>As more heritage institutions adopt the language of decolonisation, many forms of diasporic cultural expression—especially those rooted in non-Western spiritual traditions—remain invisible. Aladura churches in the UK, vibrant spaces of Yoruba ritual and cultural transmission—spaces of living African heritage—are entirely absent from frameworks like UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Convention (https://ich.unesco.org/en/convention). This piece draws on digital ethnographic research to argue that these churches are not just religious spaces—they are unrecognised heritage institutions.</p>