The Practice of ‘Qumbii Nyaachisuu’ Ceremony in the Gujii Gadaa System

Abstract

This article deals with the practice of qumbii nyaachisuu ceremony in the Gujii Gadaa system. The main objective was
to investigate the practice of qumbii nyaachisuu and the linkage of the Gadaa system and Qaalluu Institution in Guji
Oromo. Datas were collected from both primary and secondary sources. Purposive sampling techniques were used to
gather genuine information. To attain the study objective, a qualitative method of data analysis was employed because
it enables a detailed study of the social phenomenon based on feelings, experiences, motives, and behaviors of targeted
groups and the reasons that govern such behaviors of people. This article elucidates that the definition and the concepts
of qumbii and its symbol in the Guji Gadaa system. In addition, it addressed the procedure, significance, participants,
and ceremony of the practice of qumbii nyaachu in the Gujii Gadaa system. The finding of this study showed qumbii is
a secret in general and it is linked with supernatural power. The representation of symbolism of qumbii in the Gadaa
system; the implication of qumbii fudhachisuu in the Gadaa system and the linkage of the Gadaa system and Qaalluu
institution are addressed in the study. Moreover, this study addressed the ceremony of the practice of qumbii
nyaachisuu. This ceremony shows the value of qumbii in the Gadaa system; and also it helps to transfer the culture of
practice of qumbii nyaachisuu and others from generation to generation. Generally, it was addressed that nobody could
be Abbaa Gadaa without taking qumbii and recommended encouraging and conserving the practice of qumbii
nyaachisuu be expected from all people.