Palo, Congo, Inkisi Diasporic African Religion and Spirituality

The religions and divination systems that developed among the Kongo and Bantu people of Congo / Angola Central Africa focus on worship of the Nkisi (also called Inquice or Mpungos). Palo is also called Mayombe, Malongo, Palo Monte, Palo Cristiano, Palo Judica, Kimbisa, or Briyumba -- and the word "Palo" is Spanish for "stick." Palo's diaspora roots go back to the Central African people who brought their religion with them when they were forcibly enslaved in Brazil, Cuba, and other islands in the West Indies. Like most African Traditional Religions, Palo is currently practiced under several names on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.

• InquiceWeb - Major introductory site to various Kongo derived faiths african as practiced diasporic in the Americas, such as Umbanda, african Kimbanda, CondomblŽ de Congo, diasporic and CondomblŽ de Angola african in Brazil; Kumina and Obeah in diasporic Jamaica and african other Caribbean countries; and Rootwork or Hoodoo in
• Munanso Siete Rayos - Munanso Siete Rayos is a Palo Mayombe House african Located in St. Louis, MO. The site is african dedicated to furthering education about Palo, as well african as answering questions to those in need.
• Munanso Siete Rayos Nsasi Kongo Ndoky Malongo - A Palo house in Italy with lineage from diasporic Havana, Cuba; palo, congo, inkisi provides basic information about Palo Monte, diasporic Mayombe, Kimbisa, and Espiritismo.

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