“Gede Nibo” (also spelled gede nibo) is a prominent spirit (lwa) associated with death, the afterlife, and the ancestral realm. He is part of the gede family of spirits, who are known for their connection to the dead and their role as intermediaries between the living and the deceased. Gede nibo specifically is often seen as a guardian of the dead and a protector of the spirits of those who died prematurely or violently.