Ibo loa
Type of loa in Haitian vodou, linked to the Igbo people
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Ibo loa or Igbo loa, are a type of loa, of African origin, revered in Haiti.[1] These loa are linked to the Igbo people.[2] They are considered to be both stern and gentle, while the Petro or Vodou loa tend to be one or the other respectively.[3] Appeasement for the loa involve dances, songs, and rituals in the Igbo language. [4]
