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How to Break Oji (Kolanut) & Use It for Igo Mmuo Ritual
Oji, or the kolanut, is one traditional tool that remains at the center of Igbo culture, particularly in spiritual practices like Igo Mmuo (prayer and veneration of spirits). Breaking the kolanut is a spiritual ritual that connects us with our ancestors, spirit guides, and the divine.
Igo Mmuo (with Nzu) Script Template (ii)
Another simple introductory template which can serve as a script guide for beginners looking to use Nzu (sacred white chalk) for ancestral veneration or Igo Mmuo declarative rituals.
Igo Mmuo (with Nzu) Script Template (i)
A simple introductory template which can serve as a script guide for beginners looking to use Nzu (sacred white chalk) for ancestral veneration or Igo Mmuo declarative rituals.
Igo Mmuo (with Oji) Script Template (ii)
Another simple introductory template which can serve as a script guide for beginners looking to use Oji (kola nut) for ancestral veneration or Igo Mmuo declarative rituals.
Igo Mmuo (with Oji) Script Template (i)
A simple introductory template which can serve as a script guide for beginners looking to use Oji (kolanut) for ancestral veneration or Igo Mmuo declarative rituals.
A Beginner’s Guide to Igo Mmuo Ritual
Igo Mmuo, also known as Ilo Mmuo, is a spiritual practice in Odinani that involves the invocation and veneration of ancestral spirits or cosmic forces known as Ezumezu Mmuo or Ora Mmuo. This practice exists to help Odinani adherents remain attuned to their higher self.