Discover Kai kai

For the Ijaw people of the Niger delta west Africa, Kai Kai isn't just a drink; it's a potent symbol of a rich and ancient heritage. Numbering over 15 million, the Ijaw have long thrived in the Niger Delta, their lives intertwined with the waterways and the bounty they provide. Ijaw tradition speaks of ancestors, the "Oru," who "dropped from the sky," imbued with a divine connection to the waters, giving rise to legends of mermaid spirits (Beni-Otu).

This narrative echoes a deeper connection to the Nile Valley civilizations. Linguistic and cultural studies suggest links between the Ijaw, the Dogon people, and the founders of the ancient Nile Valley Civilization dating back to 10,000 BCE. The term "Oru," a name used to identify the Ijaw until the 19th century, bears striking resemblance to "Horu" or Horus, a central deity in ancient Egyptian mythology. This connection hints at a shared ancestral lineage and a profound spiritual kinship.

The Kumoni Oru, later joined by their kin from Upper Egypt and Sudan, bringing new spiritual knowledge and influences, further shaped Ijaw culture. These ancestors were initiates of the ancient African spiritual system of Temuno (the Creator), where water held immense symbolic importance. This sacred connection to water manifests in Kai Kai, a drink born from the earth, nurtured by the elements, and imbued with the spiritual essence of the Ijaw people.