From Ifa Priests to Online Soothsayers: The Rise of Digital Doctors

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Long ago, people consulted native doctors, also called Ifa priests, to learn what the future held. These soothsayers were believed to grasp an individual’s destiny. Today, a new breed of “digital doctors” offers similar guidance online. Young men and women turn to these platforms, seeking answers about their fate. Many still honor traditional beliefs but now blend them with modern technology. This shows how the internet can transform even our oldest customs.

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