Powerful Sangoma: History and Cultural Background
While Wikipedia does not list individual “most powerful sangomas,” it explains sangomas as traditional healers found mainly in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Eswatini.
What Wikipedia Says About Sangomas
According to historical and cultural records:
- Sangomas are diviners (izangoma)
- They work with ancestral spirits
- Their practice predates colonial times
- They combine herbal medicine and spiritual guidance
Power and Recognition
A sangoma’s power is not ranked publicly. Instead, power is recognized through:
- Successful healing
- Community trust
- Long-standing practice
Why Wikipedia Can’t Rank Power
Spiritual power is subjective and culturally specific. What matters most is ancestral approval, not popularity.
