Central Africa
Luba Religion
Luba — Democratic Republic of Congo
Supreme Creator
Shakapanga
Also: Leza
Core Beliefs
- • Universal creator (Shakapanga) and supreme being (Leza)
- • Ancestral spirits (Bankambo) bridging living and dead
- • Various supernatural spirits (Bavidye)
- • Ethical living — good personhood, dignity, self-respect
- • Lubuko divination system
Key Figures
Shakapanga — Universal creator
Leza — Supreme being
Divination System
Lubuko
Priesthood
Nsengba/Kitobo (priests), Nganga/Wintshi (healers/diviners)