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Kola Nut Ritual In Igboland by AndreUweh(m): 2:12pm On Aug 15, 2010 |
Kola nut tree is singularly a wonderful made tree by God. Subsequently, the ancient men in Igboland discovered the God's symbol in this nut, which brought about ritual activities. These primeval men searched and saw that there was no other tree or nut in comparism to kola nut and its tree. Kola nut rituals varies from one town to another in Igboland, so let's share your knowledge of kola nut in your community or in Igboland at large. |
Re: Kola Nut Ritual In Igboland by AndreUweh(m): 2:19pm On Aug 15, 2010 |
In Okigwe South constituency i.e Obowu, Isinweke, Nsu, and Ehime Mbano areas, the elder prays over the nut and hands over to the junior who breaks and serves the eldest first befoe others. |
Re: Kola Nut Ritual In Igboland by AndreUweh(m): 2:28pm On Aug 15, 2010 |
Igbo kola nut (oji Igbo) and gworo (oji awusa) are both used in Igboland. Oji awusa is always two pieces in one. In this case, it is usually cut vertically. After being vertically cut, you can also cut edge way to reach other members. Oji Igbo is always naturally vertical itself. It can be cut edge way also in other to reach many people. If you are not offered kola nut in Okigwe south areas and in Igboland, you are not welcomed. Greatest ceremonies performed by Igbo man any where in the world must first begin with kola nut breaking. |
Re: Kola Nut Ritual In Igboland by AndreUweh(m): 2:37pm On Aug 15, 2010 |
This great nut is fairly grown in Igboland but, abundantly in Yorubaland. Extract from the kola nut can also be used for dying clothes and production of alcohol. In Nigeria however, the Igboman's creator showed him that without this nut, all their ceremonial activities would be fake. For this reason, the Hausas chew the kola nut ordinarily, grown by the Yorubas, while Ndigbo celebrates with the nut. |
Re: Kola Nut Ritual In Igboland by Nobody: 12:35pm On Aug 16, 2010 |
Gworo Oji awusa like you call it is frowned upon in my dad's village and surrounding villages/communities. Not sure of the reason though. I also understand that if you fail to offer kolanut to your visitor he is well within his rights to complain that you failed to welcome him to your home. |
Re: Kola Nut Ritual In Igboland by AndreUweh(m): 7:26pm On Aug 16, 2010 |
OMO IBO:@omo Igbo: Is your dad's village different from your own village?. Educate me. 1 Like |
Re: Kola Nut Ritual In Igboland by AndreUweh(m): 7:29pm On Aug 16, 2010 |
In Igbo traditional rituals and ceremonies, the gworo is not a valid matter. Only the Igbo kola nut is acceptable. |
Re: Kola Nut Ritual In Igboland by chyz(m): 9:33pm On Aug 16, 2010 |
Breaking the kola: [flash=400,400] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2Sy2WhVzJQ&feature=related[/flash] |
Re: Kola Nut Ritual In Igboland by Nobody: 8:28am On Aug 17, 2010 |
Andre Uweh:LOL Dede Uweh, my dad and myself are from the same place. my bad. |
Re: Kola Nut Ritual In Igboland by AndreUweh(m): 10:47am On Aug 17, 2010 |
OMO IBO:It shall be well with you. |
Re: Kola Nut Ritual In Igboland by AndreUweh(m): 10:58am On Aug 17, 2010 |
chyz:@Chyz: thanks for posting that video. One remarkable feature of this video is the role of woman/women in kolanut and Igbo culture. In Igbo culture, women are forbidden from either planting, climbing, plucking or breaking the kola nut. It is just a question of mentality similar to the biblical regard for women. Women do break the Igbo kola when they gather in their usual cultural groupings of Umuada or in the council of women. |
Re: Kola Nut Ritual In Igboland by Nobody: 5:12pm On Aug 17, 2010 |
If i am also correct, it is forbidden for women to directly serve kolanut. |
Re: Kola Nut Ritual In Igboland by AndreUweh(m): 6:47pm On Aug 17, 2010 |
OMO IBO:You are right. |
Re: Kola Nut Ritual In Igboland by abadaba(m): 6:52pm On Aug 17, 2010 |
In some parts of Delta Igbo, e.g Isselu Ukwu and Ubulu Ukwu, women with the traditional title of OMU can participate in breaking of kola nut. But if there is a man with a title in the midst, it is the man who does the kola nut ritual. |
Re: Kola Nut Ritual In Igboland by Adim2010: 1:58pm On Aug 18, 2010 |
In Isheagu, a Town in Aniocha South LGA of Delta State. The elders pray with Kola Nut & pass to the Junior to break & serve. In the process of praying they will say that "He who brought kola brings life". So in a nut shell, kola nut is highly respected in that land. |
Re: Kola Nut Ritual In Igboland by AndreUweh(m): 5:36pm On Aug 19, 2010 |
Igbo people usually break kola nut with a knife due to some reasons. |
Re: Kola Nut Ritual In Igboland by AndreUweh(m): 10:25pm On Aug 20, 2010 |
Though the centralised name for Kola nut in Igboland is Oji, some Igbo communities around Port Harcourt calls it Aji while some say Oji. Also Igbo communities around Agbo call it Ogi. |
Re: Kola Nut Ritual In Igboland by AndreUweh(m): 12:13am On Sep 12, 2010 |
In Igboland, Kola nut is often served with Garden egg. In some instances and in the absence of kolanut, garden egg is served. Though kola nut is the choicest. |
Re: Kola Nut Ritual In Igboland by ezeagu(m): 12:40am On Sep 12, 2010 |
Has anyone actually witnessed a full celebration when oji breaks into three? |
Re: Kola Nut Ritual In Igboland by AndreUweh(m): 1:30am On Sep 12, 2010 |
ezeagu:Not seen one yet. The most celebrated is the ones that has four lobes. It is seen as Eke, Orie, Afo and Nkwo. But kolanut broken into seven lobes calls for a special feast. |
Re: Kola Nut Ritual In Igboland by Nobody: 1:44am On Sep 12, 2010 |
I studied kolanut ritual of yorubaland from in uni for a few days jare, but am still yet to understand the whole thing. In Yorubaland, kolanut is used from the onset [naming ceremony] of a child. They say something like "Obi niyi, waa gbo koko" any yoruba person wanna help me out here? I think Kolanut is symbolizes strength to live till old age. And kolanuts are often used in rituals. . . .weddings. . . .greeting visitors etc. |
Re: Kola Nut Ritual In Igboland by Nobody: 1:50am On Sep 12, 2010 |
I found this online while looking for Yorubaland and Kolanut. Kola Nut & its Uses among the Igbos 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Kola Nut Ritual In Igboland by Hotstepper(f): 4:42am On Sep 12, 2010 |
We have a kola nut tree in my compound in the villa that produces a lot of kola and big ones for that matter. In most cases, we allow it to fall b4 it will be picked and I have picked it on several occasions. I love garden egg nd ose oji |
Re: Kola Nut Ritual In Igboland by AndreUweh(m): 9:25pm On Oct 04, 2010 |
Oji (kola nut) a unique aspect of Igbo culture.
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Re: Kola Nut Ritual In Igboland by ifyalways(f): 10:38am On Oct 05, 2010 |
Andre Uweh:The whole Igbo land or some parts I know for sure that women with Odu title in Onitsha Break kolanut. abadaba: Andre Uweh:Please can u tell us some of the reasons. |
Re: Kola Nut Ritual In Igboland by AndreUweh(m): 9:07pm On Oct 05, 2010 |
ifyalways:I earlier wrote that women with titles break kola nuts in some parts of Delta Igbo region. Reread my post. Thanks for your info on Onitsha. Ndigbo feel it is more hygienic to break kola nuts with knife. Secondly, some peoples hands are soiled with blood and Ndigbo do not want that. There are more reasons which I may not list here. |
Re: Kola Nut Ritual In Igboland by ezeagu(m): 9:31pm On Oct 05, 2010 |
Andre Uweh: I thought it was custom to break by hand? |
Re: Kola Nut Ritual In Igboland by AndreUweh(m): 10:09pm On Oct 05, 2010 |
ezeagu:Infection and other risk factors are considered by Ndigbo. |
Re: Kola Nut Ritual In Igboland by ifyalways(f): 9:45am On Oct 06, 2010 |
ezeagu:Me too,especially with the aged and titled men. Andre Uweh:Thanks.I guess most of us have been overlooking the hygiene aspect. |
Re: Kola Nut Ritual In Igboland by Hauwa1: 2:18pm On Oct 06, 2010 |
i like it so much especially when i eat it with alligator pepper. i usually wack the ones my mom brought from meetings. white ones taste good |
Re: Kola Nut Ritual In Igboland by AndreUweh(m): 5:33pm On Oct 06, 2010 |
*Hauwa*:Why are you not a proud Nwada Igbo?. |
Re: Kola Nut Ritual In Igboland by Hauwa1: 5:38pm On Oct 06, 2010 |
cuz, i'm a liberated soul |
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