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Lobes of the Kola nut Oji ogbi(dumb Kola nut). This is a one lobe kola nut. This kola nut implies neither male nor female. Such Kola nut indicates bad omen and so, no one eats it rather it is used to appease the gods or the spirit. It is thrown away to the gods afterwards. Oji akala naabo: This kola nut consists of two lobes which the Igbo believes it represents; male/female; light/darkness; heaven/earth. It signifies conflict between the presenter and the guests or whatever the audience is. As a result, the kola nut is not eaten. On the other hand, it may be eaten within a close or a nuclear family setting. Oji Ikenga; Oji Ikenga is a three lobed kola nut. It is all male kola nut. This kola nut is presented to valiants or consecrated people. For instance people who have distinguished themselves in battles, in wrestling or other significant human endeavours. Oji Ahia: This is four lobed kola nut which represents the four market days in igbo land. The Eke, Orie, Afor and Nkwo. It is regarded a normal kola nut consisting two male lobes and two female lobes. This kola nut signifies peace, unity, and blessings. It is predominantly blessed and broken in marriage ceremonies. Oji Aka na Okpa: This is a five lobe kola nut. It consists of two male lobes and three female lobes. A five lobed kola nut indicates good omen and signifies productivity and wealth among the partakers. Oji mkpuru isii: As the name implies, it is a six lobed kola nut which also indicates good omen in the land. The composition of the male/ the female lobes varies. Sometimes it may comprise of four male lobes and two female lobes. Or it may comprise of three male lobes and three female lobes. Oji asaa mmuo, asaa madu: A seven lobed kola nut is regarded as the mother of all kola nuts. It is of great significant and value. It consists of either four male lobes and three female lobes or three male lobes and four female lobes. This Kola nut connotes perfection, strength, and circles of birth. As the name implies, the belief is that it has both physical and spiritual powers and so a medium of communication with the gods and the spirits.
Conclusion A eulogy to the Kola nut(Oji Igbo) A nut that breeds virtues A nut that brings happiness A nut that ushers in every occasion A nut that is more valued than all edibles A nut that unites the physical and the spirit A nut that deciphers good and bad omen The anchor and the antecedent nut.
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