Odu Ifa
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Essay written on my Facebook page, 7/29/2020, discussing the importance of animal blood sacrifices in African traditional spiritual systems.
A ritual laying foundations for depth of relationship with the fundamental defining factors of the Yoruba origin Ifa system of knowledge, spiritual development and divination. Primary among these is ori, the immortal essence of self... more
As the tradition of Ifa divination has gained increasing popularity and membership around the world, the previously male-dominated composition of its priesthood has become challenged. This article traces the origins of women who have... more
Essay written on my Facebook page, on 6/21/2018, discussing the importance of not changing the tenets of African Spirituality.
Essay written on my Facebook page, 8/28/2021, discussing Ifa the West African divination system and what may diasporans do not understand about it.
Proporciono informe de mi iciaición en el tambor sagrado (y secreto) añá, que tuvo lugar en Cuba en enero del año 2004. Quiénes fueron los olúos y babalawos que me iniciafron y la familia de Osha y de Ifá de la que nací y a la que... more
This dissertation analyzes how the worship of traditional Yoruba deities has now become a modern “religion,” but was previously understood and practiced very differently. A growing body of research emphasizes how the concept of “religion”... more
An argument for developing systems of self-initiation and self-development in the Yoruba origin Ifa system of knowledge, spiritual development and divination in order to make Ifa more accessible to enthusiasts beyond the current... more
The rise of western modernisation in Yorubaland has generated various reactions and effects owing to the challenge of reconciling modern precepts with the indigenous traditions that pre-existed amongst the natives. These effects and... more
Durante muchos años tuve el honor de trabajar en conjunto con Leonel Gámez Céspedes Osheniwo, uno de los Babalawos de mayor trayectoria en América Continental y reconocido tan en Cuba, como en muchos países de Latinoamérica. Fue un... more
Este verso de Ifá, de fato é o mais importante para todos os que praticam Ifá e para as pessoas do Mundo. Ifá nos pede ser honestos e decentes. A verdade é a coisa mais importante na vida do ser humano. Ao viver dentro da verdade, nunca... more
Intro: With all the recent polemic and controversy on the identity and relation between Ifa-Orisa(what some refer to as Santeria/Lucumi) and Christianity, and given this is Holy Week for Christians, I thought it would be useful to... more
Essay written on my Facebook page, 7/5/2018, discussing what one should do when they find themselves on a spiritual journey which is leading them towards the African Priesthood.
O Odù Ifá para o ano 2015-2016 foi sacado no domingo, 07 de junho de 2014, às 1h 20min. Durante a cerimônia o Odù Ọ̀fún Ọ̀sá (Ọ̀fún Masá) foi revelado, para o mundo inteiro, já que afeta a todos os seguidores do culto de Ifá e de Òrìṣà... more
Absolutely one of the greatest injustices is the lack of respect an Apetibi gets outside of Lucumi. Now we’re in December and the Cuban Letra del ano is right around the next corner. Any Cuban can not only tell us the importance of the... more
I was going to write an article on the latest misleading Nigerian ploy, but I decided it is better to start at the beginning. You see, while I certainly respect the roots of IFA, I don't like quite a bit about Nigerian IFA. Today close to... more
Yoruba Ethnogenesis and the Trajectory of Islam - John David Yeadon Peel
Dentro de la religiosidad Bantú en la región del continente africano, de lo que hoy conocemos como el país de Angola; se encuentran los pueblos de idioma Ba-Kongo o Kongo. Fueron estos grupos Bantú los que al ser extraídos por la fuerza... more
Nature, goals, founders, inspirations, methods, sub-fields and philosophical implications of myth computing, the adaptation of ideas from mythology in developing computing systems.
Essay written on my Facebook page, 4/15/2018, discussing those who seek to honor Mami Wata and their consideration in understanding that if they do not truly know this spirit it could be a disservice to the pantheon of Mami and to those... more
Essay written on my Facebook page, 7/23/2018, discussing the the danger in erecting self-styled Prayer Tables.
Essay written on my Facebook page, 7/11/2018, explaining how one reconnects to African ancestry.
Essay posted on my Facebook page, 10/15/2017, discussing the importance in animal blood sacrifices in African traditional spiritual systems and African Vodun in particular.
Essay written on my Facebook page, 3/17/2018, discussing the difference between "commercialized" Vodou/Vodun and authentic African Vodun and legitimacy.
Essay written on my facebook page, 12/15/2017, discussing the "racket" of being set up as a king/queen of an African village without any familial ties to that village.
Essay written on my Facebook page, 11/4/2017, discussing reasons to consider African Vodun as a spiritual system.
Essay written on my Facebook page, 4/1/2017, advising people to seek authentic African divination when experiencing spiritual dreams.
Essay written on my Facebook page, 1/20/2018, discussing destiny. We are all born with a destiny; and, if one wants to find it one must go through the divination process.
Essay written on my Facebook page, 2/25/2018, discussing spiritual dreams and the importance of seeking divination to interpret them.
Essay written on my Facebook page, 4/20/2020, discussing the question of "why" in reference to the ancestors.
Essay written on my Facebook page, 5/20/2018, discussing the proper procedures in claiming inherited African royalty.
Essay written on my Facebook page, 9/26/2017, discussing the importance of faith in African traditional spirituality.
Essay written on my Facebook page, 8/23/2017, discussing the inadequacy of diaspora "readings".
Essay written on my facebook page, 7/12/2017, discussing the indwelling of an African vodun initiate's spirits in the sacred vessels of the temple.
Like most oral literary corpora, Yoruba oral literature has mostly been viewed through skeptical lenses when it comes to being a viable source for the providence of sound historical information. The reason for this skepticism is tied to... more
Essay written on my Facebook page, 3/12/2018, the importance of understanding that initiation into African Vodun is not about status, money, or accolades but about the work.
Essay written on my Facebook page, 9/16/2017, discussing our personal divinities as our spiritual guides.... those who are in charge.
Essay written on my Facebook page, 7/15/2017, discussing the importance of obedience in receiving blessings from the spirits.
Essay written on my Facebook page, 5/5/2017, explaining that not all are born to serve in the African priesthood.