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Witch Hunt

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Let’s step into the world of witchcraft accusations in Nigeria, where centuries-old superstitions collide with modern-day dramas. From pre-colonial Yoruba curses and Igbo oracles that rivaled Judge Judy’s ruthlessness, to today’s Pentecostal theatrics that turn witch-hunting into a Sunday showstopper—let’s get into the underbelly of society’s obsession with blaming witches for everything.