Kwamteng Deity: A Culture-Historic Perspective in Demshin, Shendam Local Government Area Plateau State Nigeria

John P. Nkwap*

Kwamteng Deity: A Culture-Historic Perspective in Demshin, Shendam Local Government Area Plateau State Nigeria. This paper examines and document the culture-historic and symbolic perspectives of Kwamteng in Demshin, Shendam Local Government Area Plateau State Nigeria.

This paper has shown the communal values, norms and the symbolic perspectives of the infamous cult in Shendam.
It is shown here that the cult and the deity they worshipped ensured trust, loyalty and fulfilment of agreements between parties.

Kwamteng also checked social vices including witchcraft, killing and stealing of peoples property or economic crops. This study shows the significant roles played by this cult within Demshin community, including assisting them out of tough challenges like conflicts , financial crises, infertility, sickness and low agricultural produce.

The study also employed the use of archival materials or written documents, oral tradition through oral interviews and ethnography through participant observation, this research has revealed new information on Kwamteng from a culture-historical perspective. These written sources were properly and carefully studied and used alongside oral tradition which helped in providing information.

This study is relevant to the culture and tradition of the people of Demshin because it contributes significantly to the rich culture and heritage of the people of Demshin. The people who occupy the study area according to oral tradition are the descendants of Lekni who is also the progenitor of the Goemai people who are located in the southern part of Plateau State.

Anthropol Open J. 2022; 5(2): 22-30. doi: 10.17140/ANTPOJ-5-128

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