Nzu, also known as white kaolin clay, holds a significant place in Igbo spirituality and traditional practices. It is revered for its deep spiritual significance in communication with ancestral spirits. Nzu is commonly used in rituals, prayers, and other sacred ceremonies to invoke blessings, purity, and protection.

In Odinani, various sacred substances play important roles in rituals and ceremonies. Among these is Edo—which can also be found as “Ufie” a red pigment made from the bark of the abosi tree (camwood, baphia nitida) or “Odo” a yellow pigment made from the bark of the okwukwo tree (terminalia superba), known for their potent spiritual properties.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.