Tag Archives: Àṣà Yorùbá

A few of my friends and students in the diaspora had asked me this question countless times, and I think it’s high time we discussed it.Please note that this is not an attempt to discredit or invalidate any practice or ...

In the wisdom of Ifá, we are reminded that a life aligned with divine guidance will always bear good fruit. When we walk in character, patience, and truth, the seeds we plant whether seen or unseen will surely grow in ...

This majestic allegorical float, a viral sensation during the parade, featured Yemoja (Iemanjá) Yemoja was powerfully incorporated because the enredo “Malunga Léa – Rapsódia de uma Deusa Negra” was a heartfelt tribute to the late legendary Brazilian actress Léa Garcia ...

Ọ̀rọ̀ Yorùbá ti ọjọ́ òní – Èse Ọrọ miiran fun Èse ni Ológìní, Músù tabi Ológbò Yoruba word of the day: Èse Another word in Yorùbá for Èse (Cat) is Ológìní, Músù or Ológbò.

Long ago, in the ancient city of Ibadan, famed for its warriors and sprawling hills, there lived a gatekeeper-warrior stationed in the outskirts of the city, in a settlement known as Lálúpọn on the way to Ìwó. His duty was ...

ÈṢÙ, often mistakenly equated with Satan, is a complex Orisa in the Yoruba tradition, not inherently evil. He serves as a mediator between humans and the divine, carrying messages and sacrifices. World Esu isn’t Satan 2025 Aseyisamodun to all Onisese. ...

Yínká Àlàbí Awọn kọmiti to n ṣe àyẹ̀wò awọn oludije du ipo gomina labẹ ẹgbẹ́ oselu APC ti ja igbakeji gomina tẹlẹ ni ipinle Osun, Alagba Iyiola Omisore ati awọn mẹfa miiran.Wọn ni iwe wọn ko pe lati dije du ...

The actual Yoruba word for “table” is unknown to most people. Do you belong to them?It’s NOT “tabili,” hintDid you know that Ìtàfù is the proper Yoruba term for “table”? Yes. Although “tabili” is frequently used in ordinary conversation, it ...