Abwoi Religion

An African traditional religion institution of the inhabitants of the central Nigerian plateau. Abwoi can be described as a cult of male ancestral spirits viewed as ghosts or reincarnates of the dead whose physical forms remained invisible but voices were audible. It originatred among central Nigeria plateau or Nenzit peoples like the Adara, Atyap, Bajju, Bakulu, Batinor, Ham, Irigwe and others. Adherents were required to participate in frequent rituals throughout the year and at an annual general communal worship during which the oracles spoke on sensitive issues concerning the community.