UM: World Cup

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The Wall Street Journal looks at the role of “muti” – a Zulu word referring to witchcraft or traditional medicine – in South Africa’s efforts to win the World Cup, which are being hosted by that country. The article quotes Adam Ashforth, a UM professor of African-American and African studies, commenting on how many South Africans use traditional medicine: “It’s a booming business. There is a tremendous expansion of the commercialization of muti going into supermarkets and so on.” [Source]