Introduction
As known, in Africa, every part of the world has its own culture, and belief attached to it.
It has to do with the way of life of people, as well as why and how people act the way they do at a specific time, place and reason
Cultural beliefs range in dynamic aspects. It goes from cultural deities, to ceremonies , through oracles , down to rules and regulations and the likes. Some cultural beliefs were inherited and nurtured while some were definitely birthed by human acts that might have resulted in a scenario now seen as a cultural practice. In most cases, it is believed that if some of these cultural practices or beliefs are abolished or ignored, punishment or repercussions erupt though in most cases. This is a belief inherited and passed on from generation to generation.
I’ll be sharing a story about some wonders of God through nature, embraced as culture in a part of the world.
The brief story of Oguta Lake
Nigeria is a country in the western part of Africa, with 36 states and capital, with Abuja as its capital.
Somewhere in the eastern part of Nigeria, in Imo state there is a lake called ‘THE OGUTA LAKE’
This river is believed to have a mixture of 2 divorced persons in the form of a river, meeting at a point, but never mixing.
History has it that both rivers met somewhere at Oguta lake, with each river having its name. One of the rivers is called “Orashi” and the other is called “Ogbuide” . The 2 rivers have 2 different colours that are distinct. One looks brownish and the other has a shade of greenish look. The 2 rivers flow along the same path but never mix. It is believed that even if the water from both rivers are put together in a container, they never mix. If placed in a tight container, they cause an explosion.
According to the villagers, the river is a result of the reincarnation of a husband and wife that lived happily together, then later had a quarrel that resulted in a divorce. They went their separate ways and never forgave each other till they died. Though no one has been able to state clearly the cause of their fight. Their reincarnation next to each other as 2 rivers flowing along the same path shows that they have a thing together, but of course, life happens, and it happened.
A Visit To The Oguta Lake
Not until recently when a lady Farielysian visited the river, no one had ever tried mixing the water from both rivers, as no one was allowed to do so.
Lady Farielysian a white woman who visited and was ready to try mixing the both rivers, was aggressively stopped from mixing it. She was allowed to take the water samples in separate containers so she could try out whatever she wanted to, far from the river. Maybe, even if they must be abused as it is regarded, it shouldn’t be in their presence. To her and many others this of course could be a fear on the path of the villagers.
Lady Farielysian Mixed the water when she was out of the community.
Guess what!
In Africa, Culture is a thing no one should dare to play around. Culture isn’t being questioned as to why its in existence. Lady Farielysian being a white woman tried out the unproven mystery of Oguta Lake. Though according to the video she shared, her cameraman was obviously scared and couldn’t video the clear act, but she stated clearly, she’s fine and all ok, there was no explosion nor any bad reaction during and after her experiment. So Yes! Someone finally got to mix the water in a container.
She might have been luckily safe maybe because she isn’t a native of that community and not bound by the cultural Dos and Don’ts.
Culture remains to be as it is, it’s always still respected in all African homes. Maybe just an upgraded version of it though.
Next we need to see proof from someone who visits the river and tries to mix the water while in the river. NOT ME THOUGH.
Thank you and stay active for my next interesting piece.
Has laoreet percipitur ad. Vide interesset in mei, no his legimus verterem. Et nostrum imperdiet appellantur usu, mnesarchum referrentur id vim.
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