Oji Ogbi: The Significance of One-Lobed Kola in Igbo Tradition

Igbo Traditional Studies TheoriesSymbolic ElementsIgo Mmuo TeachingsOji (Kolanut)
Written By Oma

In Igbo tradition, the significance of kola nuts vary according to the number of lobes they have. Among them, the rare Oji Ogbi, the one-lobed kola nut, stands apart as a sacred anomaly. This Oji gbara otu is never eaten, only revered. Believed to belong solely to Chukwu, the Supreme Spirit, its appearance is seen as a powerful omen. This teaching explores the deep cultural and spiritual significance of Oji Ogbi.

Oma

21st-century Dibia specializing in Ogwu and Afa, currently in lifelong training with the goal of attaining basic mastery over the next four to five decades.

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