The Nago Nation

The Nago Lwa primarily come to Haiti from Nigeria; they are strong spirits and lean more towards the personality of the Petro Lwa. They are warriors, spirits of battle who fought in life for what they believed in. They're nature some lean towards the Rada while others toward the Petro but they are all fierce, "hot" spirits. "Ogou" is the family name for the Lwa in the Nago nation, many were in the military. Some of them are served in Petro while others are served in Rada.

The Ogou are usually offered cigars, machetes, and strong rum. Altars dedicated to Ogou are covered in red and blue with iron materials such as horseshoes or railroad spikes as well as hearty foods.

Although there are many Ogou, amongst the most recognized:

• Ogou Feray
• Ogou Balize
• Ogou Balomi
• Ogou Batala
• Ossange
• Met Nago

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When nature leans twoards Rada like Ogou Balendjo or others can be put on the Rada side or if hot like Met Nago or other hot hot Nago can be put on Petwo but on e should always go to ones Papa or Mama and see what they say Like I have Ogou Balendjo on my Rada mainly because I have very little space once Ogou came to me to let me know he specifically drinks Barbancourt he refused to drink anything else *Haha* wonderful article Awoche Nago !