I first travelled to Pelourinho in Salvador, Bahia, aged 31, hoping to reconnect with an ancient religion created by west African slaves called “Candomble”.. Over 10 days, I learnt about the ...

IBADAN – The International Council for Ifa Religion (ICIR) has responded to a statement credited to the palace of Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrashed Akanbi, saying idol worshipping is not in Yoruba ...

Yoruba history beyond Oduduwa, Ile-Ife – Oluwo of Iwo. ... I’ve extended my findings to the Yoruba religion―which is worshipping, [with] direct access to Olodumare without intermediaries, ...

The History of Yemaya, ... With anchored roots in the Yoruba religion, Yemaya was brought over to the New World by enslaved Africans as early as the 16th century. X content.

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo A renowned Professor of History, Professor Siyan Oyeweso has warned leaders of institutions across ...

The International Council for Ifa Religion (ICIR), has responded to a statement credited to the palace of Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrashed Akanbi, saying idol worshipping is not in Yoruba culture.

National Geographic Explorer Tara Roberts considers Yemayá a powerful teacher of Black history. The West African Yoruba religion considers Yemayá the goddess of the rivers and seas. The ocean ...

Santeria (The way of the Saints) is an Afro-Caribbean religion based on Yoruba beliefs and traditions, with some Roman Catholic elements added. The religion is also known as La Regla Lucumi and ...

A pivotal conversation led him on a quest to understand African history and create a one-of-a-kind village for practitioners of the Yoruba religion. By Dionne Ford This article is part of ...

On August 18, Afro-Cuban artist Harmonia Rosales opened her Master Narrative exhibition in Atlanta. Held at the iconic Spelman Museum of Fine Art, her work connects the stories and characters of ...