Yemoja Bembe (Celebration) on September 7, 2014 at Rockaway Beach Photo
“There is a reason why people gather every year by the beach. There’s also a reason why they continue to gather annually, because of the gains of previous years”
Each year, the Oodua people in Nigeria give thanks to Yemoja, Orisa of the river and mother of all other Oodua Orisa. It is an important way for us to remember and celebrate our traditional roots and beliefs. Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria – During the annual festival to celebrate Yemoja, the Orisa of the river, the afternoon begins with music, dance and prayers. You will find 401 Orisa– called ÒRÌSÀ in the Oodua tradition – each representing a force of nature. ...