Nzambici (also called Nzambi) is the eternal God of Essence, as well as Moon, Earth and Sky Mother in Bakongo religion.
Oral tradition from the period states that Nzambi Mpungu was surrounded by lesser spirits, including Nzambici.
One day, the "Sovereign Master" Nzambi Mpungu summoned a spark of fire, called kalûnga, which gained energy and burned until its flames filled mbungi.
[3] Wanting to expand his creation, some oral traditions say that Nzambi Mpungu crafted his female counterpart named Nzambici, the god of essence.
[5] Nzambici also became the great mystery of the earth, "the mother of a beautiful daughter, gives mankind all laws, ordinances, arts, games, and musical instruments."
[2] Nzambici and Nzambi Mpungu withdrew from the earth and took their place in the heavens, choosing to no longer interact with man.