Alice Auma
Ugandan Acholi spirit-medium and revolutionary / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alice Auma (1956 – 17 January 2007) was an Acholi spirit-medium who, as the head of the Holy Spirit Movement (HSM), led a millennial rebellion against the Ugandan government forces of President Yoweri Museveni from August 1986 until November 1987. The primary spirit she purportedly channelled was that of a dead army officer called "Lakwena", meaning messenger, which the Acholi believe to be a manifestation of the Christian Holy Spirit.[1] The combined persona of Alice Auma channelling the spirit Lakwena is often referred to as "Alice Lakwena".[2][3][4][5] Auma's HSM was ultimately defeated in November 1987 by Ugandan forces led by Yoweri Museveni.