Obì àbàtà is used by the people of tropical Africa for not only Religious and secular purposes but also for recreational purposes. caffeine-containing nut of Cola acuminata and Cola nitida, (Sterculiaceae) native to tropical Africa. Is a major part of every day life . It is also used in Ifa and Orisa divination .Obì àbàtà ègbe which Bisbani sells is the best quality. At Bisbani, we prize quality above quantity. As long as it is kept in a dark cool place( no refrigeration) it is less susceptible to spoiling. Our Obì has gone through a traditional process of preservation with no chemicals. Wrapped in plantain leaves, Cocoa leaves or ewe eéran , it is seasoned inside baskets woven with palm tree raffia and put on top of bamboo stilts for upwards of one year,constantly changing the fresh leaves. This process makes it lose moisture without losing its beauty and flavor.