What locals do:
Kola nut plant is unanimously acclaimed to be indigenous to the tropical rainforests of Africa.
It is a staple in Senegal, an integral part of both social and economic life. Famed for its aphrodisiac power, it is a present at wedding ceremonies: the marriage can often only be sanctioned after the groom has offered 10 kg of the nuts to his fiance’s family.
The bitter tasting nut contains caffeine and acts as a stimulant and anti depressive, chewed all day by many men who want to maintain their strength.
Kola nuts are also used by the marabout, religious healers who perform divinatory rituals for the superstitious people.