This research presents a comprehensive socio-ethical examination of the multifaceted impacts of globalization on the traditional belief systems of the Angas (Ngas) people of Plateau State, Nigeria. Utilizing a qualitative methodological framework grounded in ethnographic literature review, critical discourse analysis, and systematic examination of contemporary sources spanning 1990-2024, the study argues that globalization—manifested through Christian evangelism, formal education, digital media proliferation, economic integration, and political restructuring—operates as a dialectical force within Angas society. It simultaneously dislocates core Angas socio-ethical structures—ancestral veneration (kum nengs), sacred ecology (shar nan), rites of passage (mus ko), and communal ethics (pang da jin)—while paradoxically catalyzing new forms of religious syncretism, identity renegotiation, and strategic cultural preservation. The paper identifies significant ethical tensions arising from this interaction, including the systematic erosion of indigenous environmental stewardship protocols, the progressive marginalization of elder knowledge custodians (Nde Kpung), the commodification of ritual practices within capitalist frameworks, and the generation of intergenerational epistemic fractures. Conversely, it documents adaptive resilience through the strategic appropriation of global platforms for cultural advocacy, the reformulation of traditional beliefs within modern religious and developmental frameworks, and the emergence of transnational cultural entrepreneurship. The conclusion underscores the necessity for ethical globalization models that prioritize intercultural dialogue, epistemic justice, and cognitive democracy, ensuring Angas traditional beliefs are not merely archived as museum artifacts but continue as living, evolving, and respected components of a genuinely pluralistic global heritage. The study contributes to ongoing scholarly conversations on indigenous knowledge systems, religious change in Africa, and the ethics of cultural encounter in an increasingly interconnected world.
Keywords: Globalization, Traditional Beliefs, Angas/Ngas, Nigeria, Socio-Ethical Impacts,
