Ancient settlement Old Sites & Migrations :1. Ọ́YỌ́KORO .– aboriginal originally ruled by Oloyokoro Egboro. Later overruled by Oranmiyan as Aláàfin, above the Oloyokoro (not abolished). Also tagged Onílẹ́, to emphasise his superiority over Oloyokoro in the hegemony. Aláàfin later moved on.2. Ọ̀YỌ́ OKO– founded by Aláàfin Oranmiyan who later went back…
Two candles offered to the Ibeji at the Santeria Church of the Orishas. One of the most common questions I receive through our church’s Facebook page and through our Contact Us page is some variation of “How do I learn Santería?” Indeed it seems to be one of the most challenging questions to get a
THE NAME ‘YORUBA’ by Professor Stephen Akintoye A curious debate is going on about the group name of the Yoruba nation, the name ‘Yoruba’. All sorts of strange and fanciful things are being said about this name. Also, many people are calling on me to intervene in the debate. I therefore hereby intervene. But I…
Story of Madam Efunroye Tinubu 1810 – 1887) The woman Tinubu Square Lagos was named after.During the slave trade in Nigeria, she was one of the slave traders, she sold her own people to portuguese.EFUNPOROYE Osuntinubu Olumosa, later known as Madam Efunroye Tinubu, was an astute businesswoman, kingmaker and the first woman to kick against…
An artist’s depiction of Eleggua as a young child. There seems to be a big misconception in online communities about who Eleggua is, how he’s related to Papa Legba, or Eshu, or even Exu. All too often, our western minds see similarities and draw equivalences between these entities but doing so is a big mistake.
House of Ori (Ile Ori) for Sale – Shrine to Ori the Personal God
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Ogun Ofe (Transporter or Disappear )
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Yemoja Wood Statue – Hand Carved Yoruba Goddess Yemaya Sculpture
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Traditional Ori - Custom Made to Order
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Eku Ifa – Dried Ritual Rat for Yoruba, Santeria & Candomblé Offerings
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