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October 15, 2025Journal of Religion in Africa

‘Our Singing is a Ministry’

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GOGodwin Ejembi Ogli

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This study examines the gendered framing of authority within church settings, highlighting social responsibility and peaceful coexistence in faith.

Key Points

  • The Mawakan Zumunta Mata redefine faith through musical performances that support community engagement and leadership.
  • Their activities during Women’s Week reveal insights into the gender dynamics within the Church of Christ in Nigeria (COCIN).
  • The paper investigates how women negotiate power dynamics in a predominantly male-led church environment.
  • The findings expand knowledge on the intersection of music, faith, and gender in African societies, which has often been overlooked.

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Godwin Ejembi Ogli (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68efbd16d61273c8652d80cahttps://doi.org/10.1163/15700666-bja10144
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