COBA Memeberships are open to all regardless of race, sex, or age.

Memberships are given African names for emphasis on the mission.

Please choose from the following:

NKANDA

students

The name given to the puberty rites performed by the Kuba $10

OBA

Title given to Yoruba Kings $25

NOMMO

The life force, which produces all life $35

MUNTU

One of four basic concepts of African philosophy $50

NTU

“The universal force” NTU is that point from which creation flows $100

OBATALLA

The title given to the Oba of Oshogbo $100

ORISHA

A name given to the Yoruba Gods in the Americas, most prominent in Brazil, Haiti, and Cuba. In Brazil, they have merged with the Christian Saints to become an integral part of the social fabric. $250

SHAMBA

for support of ABC

The 93rd King of the Kuba and patron saint of the arts who ruled in 1600 $500

BUMBA

The name given to the Kuba Creator God. It was Bumba who created all things;
living and in nature
$1000

GRIOT

Honorary

The keeper of history, the wise person of African heritage elected
Membership Levels
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Please mail check payments to:
COBA
39 East Jackson Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85004