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Obi divination

Obi divination is a way for people to ask questions and get answers by using nuts from a special tree called the kola nut tree. The nuts are called Obi and they come from West Africa.

First, the questioner chooses four nuts and puts them in their hand. Then, they throw the nuts onto the ground or onto a special tray. The way the nuts land is important.

Depending on how the nuts land, the diviner can read their meaning and give the questioner an answer. For example, if two nuts are facing up and two nuts are facing down, it might mean that the answer is not a definite "yes" or "no".

The diviner might also use different chants and prayers to help them interpret the meaning of the nuts.

Obi divination is a very important part of traditional African religion and culture. It helps people make decisions and understand the world around them.