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Ndi Egede: The Second Igbo Ancestors

Ndi Egede, also known as Ndi Abo, the Second Ancestors, were sent by Chukwu Okike after abomination first entered the world. Armed with the sacred Otunsi, they came to cleanse the land and restore spiritual balance. Their legacy lives on through the descendants of Eri and Nshi, who still carry this divine responsibility today. This teaching explores their sacred mission and why their presence still matters in our journey toward healing and wholeness.

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Ndi Mbu: The First Igbo Ancestors

Ndi Mbu, or First Ancestors, are the most ancient spiritual roots of Ndi Igbo people, beings of great wisdom and strength who walked the earth before and after death entered human experience. Known as Ushi Aka, these dwarf-like ancestors still guide us today through dreams, rituals, and ancestral memory. This teaching explores who they are, how they continue to influence us, and how to honour them as eternal guardians of Igbo consciousness.

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What is Otunsi?

Otunsi is a sacred spiritual instrument used by Nri priests in Igbo tradition to remove abominations and restore purity to the land. Given by Chukwu Okike to the ancient ancestors known as Ndi Egede, Otunsi carries the divine authority to cleanse the land and its people whenever spiritual pollution occurs. It remains a powerful symbol of healing, balance, and sacred responsibility in Igbo culture.

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