Ifá initiation isn’t just a ceremonial event. It’s a deep journey that calls you to surrender what you think you know and step into something greater than yourself. And if you’re from the African diaspora seeking a deeper connection to this tradition, that’s the part most people miss. In a recent African Spirit podcast interview…
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Isefa vs Itefa: Key Differences Between Hand of Ifa and Full Ifa Initiation
In the Ifa-Orisa tradition, spiritual growth follows a sacred progression. Two pivotal initiations are Isefa (Hand of Ifa) and Itefa (Full Ifa Initiation). Both connect you with Orunmila and your destiny, but serve different purposes and responsibilities. This article explores how they differ and which initiation may be right for you. Quick Comparison: Isefa vs […]
‘Fake Ifa priests are taking over America’
Unedited version of http://tribuneonlineng.com/fake-ifa-priests-taking-america/ Nigerian Tribune Nov. 3, 2016 Yeye Ekundayo Adele Ifamuregun practices the Ifa religion in the United States of America, and as a priestess of the African Traditional Religion (ATR), she has used her calling to assist people with spiritual problems. However, in this interview with ADEWALE OSHODI, the priestess laments the…
‘Fake Ifa priests are taking over America’
Unedited version of http://tribuneonlineng.com/fake-ifa-priests-taking-america/ Nigerian Tribune Nov. 3, 2016 Yeye Ekundayo Adele Ifamuregun practices the Ifa religion in the United States of America, and as a priestess of the African Traditional Religion (ATR), she has used her calling to assist people with spiritual problems. However, in this interview with ADEWALE OSHODI, the priestess laments the…
Eledumare, Ori, Orisa: The Puzzle of Ifa in Western Society
If you have not read any of my previous posts, my name is Iya Ekundayo. We was brought up in the Brazilian spiritual tradition of “Xango”, a diaspora offshoot of the Ifa tradition of the Yoruba people of Nigeria, and am a fully initiated Iyalorixa. We are also a Iyanifa, a priestess of Ifa of…
The Odd Pairing of Esu and Joan Rivers
We are always fond of saying that I learn something new in orisa everyday and this week was no exception. For those of you not familiar with me, We work as a Iyanifa and Iyalorisa priestess, a cowrie shell diviner, a maker of Ifa medicines using plants and leaves and also as a physical medium…
Eewo-Taboos and Living Life Within the Tradition of Ifa
The Yoruba tradition of Ifa is very clear about eewo-taboos-and every person initiated into Ifa, Itelodu, or who has a naming ceremony at birth, is given their taboos to guide them in life. These go beyond the Christian Ten Commandments of “Thou Shalt not…”. The taboos are very specific to your own special life path…
Eledumare, Ori, Orisa: The Puzzle of Ifa in Western Society
If you have not read any of my previous posts, my name is Iya Ekundayo. We was brought up in the Brazilian spiritual tradition of “Xango”, a diaspora offshoot of the Ifa tradition of the Yoruba people of Nigeria, and am a fully initiated Iyalorixa. We are also a Iyanifa, a priestess of Ifa of…
The Odd Pairing of Esu and Joan Rivers
We are always fond of saying that I learn something new in orisa everyday and this week was no exception. For those of you not familiar with me, We work as a Iyanifa and Iyalorisa priestess, a cowrie shell diviner, a maker of Ifa medicines using plants and leaves and also as a physical medium…
Eewo-Taboos and Living Life Within the Tradition of Ifa
The Yoruba tradition of Ifa is very clear about eewo-taboos-and every person initiated into Ifa, Itelodu, or who has a naming ceremony at birth, is given their taboos to guide them in life. These go beyond the Christian Ten Commandments of “Thou Shalt not…”. The taboos are very specific to your own special life path…
