Igbo, Edo and Efik mythologies: spirits of Nigeria

Beyond the Yoruba world, Nigeria holds other great spiritual traditions. Among the Igbo, Ala, goddess of the earth and morality, presides over fertility and judgement, while Amadioha strikes with lightning. The Edo kingdom of Benin developed a refined court pantheon around Olokun, lord of waters. The entries below document these often overlooked spirits with sources.