Gede Nibo; the intersection of gender, spirit, and rebellion in Haitian Vodou
Gede Nibo stands at the crossroads of gender, spirit, and rebellion in Haitian Vodou. Following the path opened by Legba, Nibo emerges as a bold, boundary-breaking force—guardian of those who died too young, trickster of the cemetery, and a spirit who refuses to fit into any single form. His story blends mystery, duality, and the raw truth of life and death in the Vodou tradition.
Legba-The old man at the Gate
Before the first roads were drawn and before the first prayers had a name, there was Legba—the spark of creation, the keeper of beginnings, and the old man who stands at every threshold. In Haiti, his fire still burns in ritual bonfires, carrying the memory of an ancient world where he was both light and path.
This story follows Legba from his birth as the luminous child of Damballah and Ayida Wedo, through his transformation into the wise, weathered guardian who opens every Vodou ceremony. He is the one who hears all languages, walks between life and death, and holds the keys to every gate—mortal and divine.
Step into the Grand Chemin and meet the spirit who stands at the crossroads of all worlds.
Haitian Day of the Dead / Fèt Gede
November is a powerful month in Haitian culture — it’s when we celebrate Fèt Gede, our month of the Dead. It’s a time to honor the spirits of the ancestors, the Gede, through music, dance, and offerings. Far from being sad, it’s a joyful celebration of life, death, and everything that connects the two.