Keemse
Keemse is an ancestor spirit from the traditional beliefs of Burkina Faso, particularly among the Mossi people of West Africa. These spirits are believed to be the souls of deceased family members who continue to watch over their living descendants from the spirit world. Unlike distant gods or nature deities, Keemse spirits maintain a close, personal relationship with their families, intervening in daily life to offer guidance, protection, and blessings. Ancestor veneration is central to the spiritual practices of the region, with Keemse serving as intermediaries between the living and the sup