Nzambe Divanga - Iboga and the Bwiti shaman

Iboga is described as a sacred ancestral plant and central element of Bwiti culture, originally emerging from hunting-gathering and animistic practices in Gabon. The Bwiti tradition itself is depicted as a multi-ethnic, spiritual, and medical framework often sought for profound inner connection and personal development. Nzambe Divanga emphasizes that the experience of iboga is not just for addressing drug addictions but is a tool for self-discovery. Working with the substance requires a clear intention, as it is an intensely bitter and demanding ordeal, rather than a pleasant drug experience. Divanga stresses the importance of integration into the real world after taking the substance, translating visions into concrete actions.