ESU IS NOT SATAN

 In the original Yoruba pantheon, Esu was never regarded as the Biblical/Christian Satan. Esu was known to be a divine messenger and King of the crossroads. Esu became Satan as a result of poor translation, inadequate understanding of the Yoruba traditional faith and the roles of each Orisha. Contrary to biblical beliefs, Esu was a good spirit which was sent by Olodumare to guide man in his decision making and offer help whenever we are stuck in a junction of indecision and confusion. 

Colonialism and years of brainwashing of  Africans led to the demonization of our indigenous religions and faiths, whilst the imported religions into Africa were termed as good and deserving of worship. In the Yoruba/African Pantheon, there was never room for a Villain who was the enemy of God. The Bible described God as both the creator of good and evil. Thus, we might be drawn to a conclusion that God is the Satan. It sounds absurd and contradictory that the same God that preaches forgiveness in the Bible refused to forgive Satan for a 'sin' which is vague in meaning and understanding.

When next you are studying African history, get rid of the colonial mentality and brainwashing. Discard the white man's false narration of Africa and embrace the history of Africa as written by Africans.