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| Kola Nut: Nigeria's Seed Of Togetherness by Mhmd(m): 6:14pm On May 28, 2012 |
Kola nut: Nigeria's seed of togetherness Vanguard We also use it to appeal to the God of Heaven to guide us in our daily activities. After our petitions, we break it and eat, and if there is palm wine or gin, we drink to wash it down. In a sense, the act of kola nut breaking is like the act of ... http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/05/kola-nut-nigerias-seed-of-togetherness/ |
| Re: Kola Nut: Nigeria's Seed Of Togetherness by emofine2(f): 6:24pm On May 28, 2012 |
I’ve always been of that conclusion myself...it is certainly something most if not all Nigerian ethnic groups have in common. How remarkable; something so small like kola seems to serve as a common denominator to a huge nation. Personally I love what the kola symbolises...now if only I could just reconcile with the taste... |
| Re: Kola Nut: Nigeria's Seed Of Togetherness by odumchi: 7:54pm On May 28, 2012 |
The kola nut really plays a significant role in Nigerian societies. As our peoples say, kola is life. He who brings kola brings life. emöfine2: I’ve always been of that conclusion myself...it is certainly something most if not all Nigerian ethnic groups have in common. How remarkable; something so small like kola seems to serve as a common denominator to a huge nation. Personally I love what the kola symbolises...now if only I could just reconcile with the taste... Lol. Have you tried eating it with peanut butter and pepper? It masks the bitter taste. |
| Re: Kola Nut: Nigeria's Seed Of Togetherness by ifyalways(f): 9:12pm On May 28, 2012 |
odumchi: The kola nut really plays a significant role in Nigerian societies. As our peoples say, kola is life. He who brings kola brings life.With the Gworo(hausa bitter kola) nothing helps the bitter taste. |
| Re: Kola Nut: Nigeria's Seed Of Togetherness by Ptolomeus(m): 9:43pm On May 28, 2012 |
I have read it wrong? Or the article says that the tail is used the kola nut in Catholic communion? Please! Somebody answer me! Someone answer me that I misread! |
| Re: Kola Nut: Nigeria's Seed Of Togetherness by firestar(f): 10:05pm On May 28, 2012 |
 *Grimaces* ifyalways: With the Gworo(hausa bitter kola) nothing helps the bitter taste. |
| Re: Kola Nut: Nigeria's Seed Of Togetherness by emofine2(f): 8:03am On May 29, 2012 |
odumchi: Lol. Have you tried eating it with peanut butter and pepper? It masks the bitter taste. Peanut butter? Lol I’ve never heard of that style before. I actually rely on the bitterness because I take kola as a stimulant so I don’t really want to mask the flavour even though I don’t always like the bitter taste. But sometimes I usually wash my kola down with ginger beer or I accompany it with alligator pepper...however my father and sister wash their kola nut in salt and when we have guests we support the kola nut with money lol. Ptolomeus: I have read it wrong? Or the article says that the tail is used the kola nut in Catholic communion? Lol...Hi Plotomeus It’s not used in the Catholic communion it’s just that one man compared the significance and ritual of the kola nut to that of the catholic communion. Have you tried kola nut before?  |
| Re: Kola Nut: Nigeria's Seed Of Togetherness by NRIPRIEST(m): 3:23pm On May 29, 2012 |
Igbos are probably the only Nigerian group who has an actual cola nut tradition filled with its rituals; we welcome visitors wuth it,prays with it,offers peace offerings with it,make sacrifices with it,makes traditional gatherings schedule with it and so many more activities.....and the Igbos say "onye wetalu oji wetalu ndu".....meaning; he who presented kola has brought life! Igbo kwenu! A proud and unshakable nwafor! |
| Re: Kola Nut: Nigeria's Seed Of Togetherness by Ptolomeus(m): 10:24pm On May 29, 2012 |
emöfine2:Ahhhhhhh (relief) Thanks for the reply dear friend! Thank god I read wrongly! My confusion is that many elements of traditional religion began to be used by Christians ... even the name "Olorun" ... I thought that was also used cola nut. I know the kola nut ... I had the honor to try it. But in our country is not cultivated, possibly as a matter of climate. As usual, you're a sweet woman. Thank you dear friend! |
| Re: Kola Nut: Nigeria's Seed Of Togetherness by Ptolomeus(m): 10:26pm On May 29, 2012 |
NRI PRIEST: Igbos are probably the only Nigerian group who has an actual cola nut tradition filled with its rituals; we welcome visitors wuth it,prays with it,offers peace offerings with it,make sacrifices with it,makes traditional gatherings schedule with it and so many more activities.....and the Igbos say "onye wetalu oji wetalu ndu".....meaning; he who presented kola has brought life! Igbo kwenu! Beautiful post! |
| Re: Kola Nut: Nigeria's Seed Of Togetherness by AndreUweh(m): 11:10pm On May 29, 2012 |
@the op, you may learn more from here. https://www.nairaland.com/497532/kola-nut-ritual-igboland/1 |
| Re: Kola Nut: Nigeria's Seed Of Togetherness by odumchi: 11:47pm On May 29, 2012 |
ifyalways: With the Gworo(hausa bitter kola) nothing helps the bitter taste. Remind me to avoid it. emöfine2: Ah, I see. Your teeth must be very healthy due to all the kola you consume lol. In addition to its ceremonial purposes, kola also plays an important role in our health. In the village, people advocate daily consumption of kola as a way to prevent oral diseases, toothaches, and cavities. Only if I could stomach the bitter taste! Also, you should try eating kola with spiced peanut butter, trust me you won't regret it. In Igboland, we eat kola nuts with spiced peanut butter and garden eggs. Delish!  |
| Re: Kola Nut: Nigeria's Seed Of Togetherness by emofine2(f): 7:24am On May 30, 2012 |
^^^ I don't eat it frequently but only when I have assignments and I may have to stay up late - that's where the bitter taste helps me I wouldn't actually mind trying out that combination with spiced peanut butter and garden egg...sounds slightly appetizing lol. Ptolomeus:  Did you like the taste? |
| Re: Kola Nut: Nigeria's Seed Of Togetherness by firestar(f): 8:59pm On May 30, 2012 |
odumchi: Ingredients: Kola nuts Peanut butter (Spiced with what actually?) Method of preparation? |
| Re: Kola Nut: Nigeria's Seed Of Togetherness by odumchi: 2:35am On May 31, 2012 |
emöfine2: ^^^ Oh ok, lol. firestar: It's spiced with pepper. You prepare it by adding pepper into the peanut butter and then mixing it. After you mix it, you break the kola nut, pray over it, and enjoy! If you do this, please come back and tell us about your experience .1 Like |
| Re: Kola Nut: Nigeria's Seed Of Togetherness by NRIPRIEST(m): 1:13pm On May 31, 2012 |
odumchi: Odum,you need to let her know that its not just any pepper; It has to be "ose oji" and its not the one you use in cooking. TAKE NOTE!! 1 Like |
| Re: Kola Nut: Nigeria's Seed Of Togetherness by Ptolomeus(m): 8:03pm On May 31, 2012 |
emöfine2: ^^^ It tastes bitter, but here in Uruguay are accustomed to bitter taste, considering that drink "mate" the texture is very special ... But it is almost impossible to see here kola nut ... I like to read about such customs of Africa! |
| Re: Kola Nut: Nigeria's Seed Of Togetherness by odumchi: 5:25am On Jun 01, 2012 |
NRI PRIEST: Lol, you're very correct. |
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