On Thursday, when Ifa priests from all across Nigeria gathered to pray in Ibadan, the group blamed Christians and Muslims for the boko haram insurgency currently plaguing the nation. Professor Idowu Odeyemi, President of the International Council for Ifa Religion,said, ...

By Ifa Dare NGR youths often ask me why I think NGR should be rearranged along ethnolinguistic lines. But what I’ve come to realize is that those who consistently ask me this question do not understand the nature of reality. Fundamentally, ...

“Orí ẹni nií fini jọba.” It’s one’s destiny that makes one a king. And, while only a select few can rule a kingdom, each of us is chosen by Olodumare to ascend the thrones of our destinies. You have a ...

In the United States, over 3.5 million people experience homelessness every year. The homeless include people from all ethnic backgrounds and discipline. This number includes 35 per cent of the homeless population families with children. In recent years, the number ...

Ará Ọ̀run kìn-ìn-kin-in: “There are no people without traditions and traditions are the lifeblood of a people. A people who refuse to express its love and appreciation for its ancestors will die because in traditions, if you are not expressing ...

Do you know that one Akinfenwa Sunday Muyiwa, a member of group Ifa University, asks: “Of what use is this so called ‘culture’ and ‘tradition’, to a modern man, who lives and dreams technology? Can the believe in them bring ...

Esu Is a DIvinity of Crossroad (Esu onile orita) Esu in Yoruba IFA religion is a God of cross road (onile orita). Esu is called different name in different tradition but all still refer to Esu. In some places Esu ...

Osun: Nigeria’s Cultural Capital Steeped in Yoruba culture, Osun in South-west Nigeria is a state whose history, rich heritage and mesmerizing attractions make it a fascinating, unique and outstanding destination. The aura that oozes from the region carved out of ...

What is it made from? How is it used in Orisa worship, divination and rituals? What names are associated with Ẹfun?

Also known as Dr Michelle J McCollin from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania USA donated 75 prescription Eye glasses to the temple members during her ORISA spiritual Pilgrimage program of EYESFORAFRICA at IJO ORUNMILA ATO ( The oldest IFA TEMPLE in ...