Darren Le Baron welcomes back to the UK Nzambe Divanga

a Gabonese-born Nganga and deeply respected teacher of the ancient Bwiti tradition of Gabon. 

As an initiated practitioner with more than two decades of experience in these sacred practices, Nzambe brings profound wisdom gained through this traditional path.

Throughout his journey, he has conducted transformative workshops, educational seminars, and most significantly, traditional ceremonial gatherings across multiple continents, through which he has cultivated a comprehensive understanding in the theoretical foundations, practical applications, and scientific understanding of African initiation culture and its profound methodologies.

During this presentation, Nzambe will delve deep into the multifaceted nature of Iboga as viewed through the authentic lens of Bwiti tradition. He will carefully examine the distinct characteristics and purposes of Iboga in ceremonial contexts, traditional initiation practices, and therapeutic applications, while providing valuable insights into how these different approaches serve unique purposes and create distinct experiences for participants.

TIMINGS

Tuesday 22nd April

Doors open: 6:30pm

Start: 7:00pm

End: 9:00pm

VENUE

LoveShack is a cool, cosy, candlelit patch of vegan paradise tucked under the railway arches of Cambridge Heath Station. Their mushroom focused menu and range of mushroomy drinks are the perfect combo for this event!

SPEAKERS

Darren Le Baron

Darren Le Baron is an educator, researcher and event organizer based in the UK. Known around the world for his Shroomshop Master classes he is keen mushroom cultivator and teacher. He has been growing gourmet and medicinal mushrooms for over ten years and has translated his home growing experiences into a social enterprise. 

He is an Organic Horticulturist and Permaculture tutor who supports schools, businesses and so-called hard-to-reach communities around the world to create holistic and sustainable working systems.

He is a regular facilitator and presenter at the Psychedelic Society, and a chair and Breaking Convention committee member. He is also a regular presenter at the Detroit Psychedelic Conference, Ozora, Noisily and Lightening in a Bottle Festivals, as well as numerous gatherings around the world sharing his extensive research on psychedelics and how they can help support humanity in the here and now.

Collectively his work aims to inform and empower individuals from diverse backgrounds to cope with social challenges and contribute to community development as well as self-improvement in an innovative, creative, culturally-aware style.
 

Nzambe Divanga

Nzambe Divanga is a Nganga Missoko, Franco-Gabonese hypnotherapist and musician, and a former member of the international traditional Gabonese dance troupe : Mbeng Ntam. Initiated 25 years ago in Gabon, his  journey was staggered, from its beginning, between Africa and the West.

In 2004, he moved in France and led Iboga personal development seminars as the right arm of His spiritual father. He received in 2015, permission from his peers to give the sacred plant and than trained in hypnotherapy and the patient/therapist relationship.

Today, on thé strength of his experiences, Nzambe guides its own Iboga retreats in a framework that respects tradition with a therapeutic approach. He has extensively worked with both Africans and Europeans in workshops, seminaries and most importantly, the ceremonial space and is deeply experienced in the theory, practice and science of African initiation culture.

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