In African ancient beliefs, baobab tree was associated with spirits.In those days people made their sacrifices at baobab tree. Surprisingly,up to now there are people who hold this ancient belief- that baobab tree holds supernatural power.  For example,at Kaole ruins in Bagamoyo, Tanzania,I saw a huge baobab tree .According to my guide, it has been there for the past three hundred years . He explained that even in  these days, people come to seek spiritual succour including,long live, prosperity, health, power,etc. I saw several nails and sticks hammered on the back of the tree by  visitors ,who were on spiritual mission .

Also, I saw the same thing in the village home museum, and Kunduchi ruins.

In Kunduchi ruins; the guide told us that people ask the tree to give them long life. 

     Another ancient practice I saw in those ruins was  worship of tombs or rather seeking spiritual help from tombs of saints or prominent personalities. For example, in Kaole ruins, there is a tomb of   European couple who died on the Indian Ocean. People visit this tomb when they are in a relationship to get blessing to be protected from evils.

       Also, in Kunduchi ruins, the guide told us that people go there to seek blessings from saints buried there.

      There is a well in Kaole ruins which people believe that its water cures.

Comrade Bishir Dauda Sabuwar Unguwa Katsina