Nima Ntoutoume Engono Marc Landry answers questions about Bwiti, tradition, initiation, iboga (sacred wood), and his own process of becoming a Nima.

What is it like to travel to Gabon and do traditional Bwiti Missoko initiation?

In this conversation, Navona shares her experience…

Bwiti is not one thing: it’s a path, a mirror, a microscope, a constellation of wisdom. In this small-group talk, Atenougha talks about how facing deep-seated fears and exploring their roots through ritual can help us reclaim our power, align with the universe, and step into a more conscious way of living.

Fear can feel paralyzing, especially when it’s rooted in early life experiences. Through the practice of traditional Bwiti initiation, we learn to confront these fears step by step, face our inner “devils,” and transform patterns of seeking love and validation externally into self-awareness and inner strength. True change requires clarity, courage, and the willingness to do the work.

It’s never just about the money: the process involves facing deep childhood and embodied fears (ones we generally prefer to avoid) as well as understanding the energies behind money. Traditional Bwiti traditions offer tools to shift perspective, reclaim agency, and transform both inner and outer life. Step by step, we learn to face what holds us back and consciously shape the life we want.

Hear the experience of a Bwiti Fang initiate, Ray Gonzalez.

There are a couple of moments we come together in very unique and important rituals, but most of the journey is done among your sisters and brothers, respectively. The experience is different... In this conversation with Rheanna, a recent initiate, we hear about her experience of the Bwiti Missoko initiation.

Hear directly from an experienced + respected nganga in the tradition, soak up his wisdom and hear his answers to your questions.

How do you know when to lean in when you're feeling fear and when to take it as a signal to step back?

What is the purpose of Bwiti Missoko initiation? What do you get out of it? Why would a person go through a ritual like this?