Exercising Ancestral Authority: How Oba Ewuare II Broke Juju OathsSupernatural contracts, rather than relying on a lawyer and a pen, often use rituals and personal items such as a lock of hair or a drop of blood. A juju curse is a form of West African spiritual contract — an unbreakable promise enforced by a terrifying threat. The Oba’s Counter-CurseIn 2018, Oba Ewuare II, traditional ruler of the Benin Kingdom, made history. Justice Stronger Than FearThe Power to Break a Juju CurseJuju oaths trapped people because they weaponized deeply held cultural beliefs. Oba Ewuare II used tradition for justice — proving that spiritual authority, when wielded with integrity, can free people from exploitation.