Christian
Aladura Churches (West African Spirit-prayer movement)
15/40· ModerateConfidence: Medium
Major West African Spirit-prayer movement (1920s+) including Cherubim and Seraphim, Christ Apostolic Church, Celestial Church of Christ. Distinctive white-robe worship.
CLCI radar
Moderate / High-Demand
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control4/10
Information Control3/10
Thought Control4/10
Emotional Control4/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — major West African Spirit-prayer movement; mainstream low-moderate.
Founded
1920s
Members
Estimated tens of millions across affiliated churches
Active in
Africa, Global
In context
The Aladura ('Praying People') tradition emerged in 1920s Nigeria. Major sub-denominations include Cherubim and Seraphim, Christ Apostolic Church (Babalola), and Celestial Church of Christ (Oschoffa). Distinctive white-robe worship, prophetic-healing emphasis. Mainstream Christian.
Timeline
- 1920sAladura tradition emerges in Nigeria
Sources
- Harold Turner academic work
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