Abakua or Abakuá is an African religion originated in Nigeria and brought to Cuba by African slaves. It is a secret society which only men can join. The primary conditions for joining are: be straight, be a nice son, a nice brother, responsible father and a good husband. Members and followers of Abakua can be found throughout the world. The vast majority are Cubans, though. World map showing location of Africa A satellite composite image of Africa Africa is the worlds second-largest continent in both area and population, after Asia. ... This article discusses the history of the slave trade of Africa, and its effect upon the continent. ...

Actually, Nigeria and Cuba are the only countries where this religion is practiced. All members from many different countries have to become consacrated either in Cuba or in Nigeria.In the year 2002 a new sect of Abakuá was created in Cuba: Efí Masoñgo Obane. A sect is a small religious group that has branched off of a larger established religion. ...