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Okpete Mmụọ is the revered “Spirit Sugarcane” or Bush Cane (Costus afer) akin to the risen nature’s sacred sentinel. Rooted in the fertile soils of tropical Africa, particularly Nigeria’s lush heartlands this perennial is no mere plant. It is a living bridge to primal wisdom. For centuries, Igbo healers have harnessed its potent essence, blending
Sun gazing is also known as solar gazing or sun staring. This is a practice that involves looking directly at the sun typically during sunrise or sunset, to harness its energy and promote physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Definition: Sun gazing is an ancient practice that originated in various cultures, including indigenous traditions Hinduism, Buddhism.
ỊGBA AFA is a medium through which one can hear or know the mind of spirits by the diviner. ONLY the diviner can interpret the spiritual language. During the days of our forefathers, they believed in IGBA Afa or ịjụ ase more than any other thing. To know the way forward and seek solution to
The Profound Significance of Names in Igbo Cosmology. The Igbo worldview is characterized by a profound interconnectedness between the visible human world, known as Uwa mmadu, and the invisible spirit world, Uwa mmuo. This cosmology posits that the boundaries between these realms are permeable, facilitating continuous interaction and influence. This dynamic interplay is fundamental to
Please Take Note. If you eat any spiritual concoction to bring money, goodluck, mercy and favour to you or you are bathing a new soap for connection, money, favour, market boom and so on; you are supposed to abstain from sex for at least 1 week so that work will activate in you. If the
Ụmụ Ada is a name for a congregation of every female daughters in Igbo land and society. Ụmụ ada in Igbo communities are strong forces that oversee and supervise different aspects of governance within their jurisdiction in various Igbo culture and traditions. They have rules and regulations guiding them, like in my own town Awka
Every female born in the Igbo family is known as “Nwa Ada”. They play crucial roles in the traditional and contemporary society. Her responsibilities are varied, but all are focused on upholding the spiritual and moral values of the community. Failing in her duties can have significant consequences that can affect both her and the
If you have ever supported abortion by giving, prescribing, lending money to someone to buy drugs in other to terminate any pregnancy, you are guilty! Did you ever escort anyone to a clinic (male or female) for the termination of any foetus? Did you in your life advise your patient as a doctor, nurse, midwife