What does Ifa teach?

What does Ifa teach? Ifa teaches us a lot of things ranging from self awareness, to purity .Ifa teaches us about good behavior and how best to live our life .Ifa is more than being a religion,it’s a way of Life.You have to embrace it and live it for you to experience it.This Article is…

Oruko Oriki Nile Yoruba (Yoruba Praise name and their meanings)

Oruko Oriki Nile Yoruba (Yoruba Praise name and their meanings) Akanbi = A male child born after many female children (the parent are looking for female)Alabi. = A male child born after many female children or born by another wife after the first wife have given birth to many children.Ajani. = A baby boy born…

Ogbè Òfún Méjì

Ogbè Òfún Méjì, Ifá says: Àjìtú gb’ayéArìngìnnìgìnì gba’yìÒ jí ní kùtùkùtù r’óhun ọrọ̀ ṣ’àrí gbọ̀n lọ ọ̀run Díá fún Ọ̀rúnmìlàBaba ńt’ọ̀run bọ̀ wá’yéDíá fún Ọmọ ènìyànWọ́ n maa pín sí èrò mẹ́ ta l’áyéÀwọn tí wọ́ n wá ṣ’ayéÀwọn tí wọ́ n sìn wọ́ n wá’yéÀwọn tí wọ́ n yà wá wò’ran l’áyéGbogbo wọn ́nbọ̀ wá ṣe…

Dreaming of having sex with your Ex

Dreaming of having sex with your Ex Whether it is a fresh breakup or it’s been a long time breakup and you are still seeing your ex in the dream having sex with you.Having sex with your ex in the dream is a big problem and it would affect you negatively.It doesn’t matter how long…

THE DEATH OF DIGNITY – The Humanity of Ifa in the Midst of the Inhumane

When a person inhabits this place called earth, there are three things inherent to living: 1. The instinct to survive and avoid suffering; 2. The potential to expand one’s understanding (and acceptance), of ‘being’ in relation to others; 3. The potential to expand one’s understanding by seeking the cosmic ‘why’ of their own existence on…

Chieftaincy name in Yoruba land and their meanings

Chieftaincy name in Yoruba land and their meanings Adenekan = Ade ni eniti o nkan = Crown (or honor) comes only to the chosen.Adedoyin= Ade di oyin = (My) crown had become (sweet as) honey.Adeyinka= Ade yi mi ka = (My) crown surrounds me: i.e. , all those things associated with a king’s crown-prestige, honor,…

Yoruba believe about vulture

Yoruba believe about vulture Ancient Yoruba believed the Vulture was the encompassing overall non-separated union between the day and night. Ironically, regardless of the less than good image the vulture is typically granted by most.Great messengers of legend were always very joyful when a vulture appeared upon any action. For it is a creature the least hurtful…

The word YORUBA and it’s long history

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…

What is the difference between Ifa and Yoruba?

What is the difference between Ifa and Yoruba? There is a lot of difference between IFA and Yoruba .Yoruba is a tribe , part of Nigeria and in west Africa.While IFA is the culture in the tribe, the phylosophy in the tribe, the way of life of the people in the tribe and everything about…

Can a Babalawo be a woman?

Can a Babalawo be a woman? Gone are those days when a woman can’t do babalawo work .The world is changing , woman can do babalawo work now.And most woman who are into it are either OSUN priestess or YEMOJA priestess or SANGO priestess or OYA priestess .This are the famous field of Babalawo where…