Malidoma Patrice Somé
Born in 1956
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Spirituality
Malidoma Patrice Somé was a respected spiritual leader and author from the Dagara tribe in Burkina Faso, West Africa.
His name means "be friend with the stranger" in his native language.
Somé was an initiated diviner and medicine man, bridging African traditions with Western academia.
He held multiple advanced degrees, including from prestigious institutions like the Sorbonne and Brandeis University.
His book "Of Water and the Spirit" gained worldwide recognition.
In his later years, Somé conducted workshops with his wife Sobonfu, sharing his cultural wisdom and spiritual practices with a global audience.
His work focused on integrating indigenous African knowledge with contemporary healing and personal growth.
