Oriki Igbo-Ora (Panegyric/Eulogy of Igbo-Ora)
Igbo-Ora, a town in Oyo State Nigeria is nicknamed the Twins capital of the world which makes it one of the most extraordinary towns in Africa. The town is a simple town in Oyo state with a simple way of life, made up of mostly farmers and traders. It is considered...
50 Things to Know About Egúngún
Despite being deceased, it is believed that our ancestors are part and parcel to the larger family. They are regarded as the collective spirits of the ancestors who occupy a space in heaven. It is pertinent for Ifa/Orisa practitioners both at home and in the diaspora...
Ori: The Divine Values of Self in Yoruba Cosmology
WRITTEN BY BABALAWO AWOLOLA AWOTUNDE What is ORI? Ori lo da mi Eniyan ko o Olodumare ni Ori lo da mi Ori is my Creator It is not man It is Olodumare Ori is my Creator In Yorùbá, Orí literally translates to mean “head”, however, the spiritual significance of the...