Nyabinghi

Nyabinghi or Nyabingi is a legendary woman in the culture of Jamaica where religions or 'possession cults' formed around her. In the 20th century, the name "Nyabinghi" was adopted by practitioners of Jamaican Rastafari as a term for their gatherings and later for the drumming style used in religious practices. Nyabingi is a goddess of abundance among her people. She holds the power to multiply wealth and bless the material possessions of her followers and the community. Nyabingi is a name often given to a princess or a beloved daughter of the family.

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