Stefania Capone

About the Author

Stefania Capone is a distinguished anthropologist and scholar specializing in the African diaspora and religious practices, with a particular focus on Yoruba-derived traditions in the Americas. Holding a PhD from the University of Chicago, she has dedicated her career to exploring the intersections of culture, ritual, and identity through ethnographic research in Brazil and beyond. Her work illuminates how African spiritual systems adapt and thrive in new contexts, challenging Western notions of religion and performance. As a professor at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Capone bridges academic inquiry with community engagement, advocating for the recognition of Afro-Brazilian heritage. Her insightful analyses continue to influence studies in anthropology, religious studies, and cultural performance, offering profound perspectives on power dynamics within divination practices.