From The Hype Magazine, By Dr. Jerry Doby: In a riveting Live Session interview with spiritual leader Oba Ifagbemi Faseye Babatunde also known as the fatherly Oracle Ifa, I received an in-depth look into the profound importance of building upon existing cultural traditions and uncovering commonalities to bridge diverse cultures.

Ancestral Eyes welcomes back Kabiyesi Ifagbemi Faseye Efunsola on Episode 33 of our show with special guest Gbolahan Macjob, journalist BBC World Service with your hosts Teresa Sliwinski and Jean- Jérôme C. Baudry!

The purpose of any spiritual or life affirming practice is to equip the seeker / practitioner with the needed tools to be or become the highest version of themself that they can possibly be, in this lifetime. And most importantly, to do so in a balanced manner.

We are encouraged to reflect upon the Odu of Iwori Obara and a verse of Ifa within it that speaks about safeguarding ourselves from self destructive behaviors, actions, and suicide even, be it physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual.

Isefa, or Receiving One Hand of Ifa, is a ritual (ceremony) marking a major milestone in the Ifa / Orisa journey. Isefa is long-known to help devotees develop spiritual intimacy with their Ifa and Ori inu (inner head), as well as help them navigate through life with heightened, greater tranquility. 

Ancestral Eyes E6 welcomes Kabiyesi Ifagbemi Faseye Efunsola!

Discussion on the Ifa belief system sometimes denoted as Santeria. Interview by Clyde Viechweg with Oba Ifagbemi Faseye Efunsola

In the suburbs of Seattle, an ancient West-African religion is gaining followers. Yoruba, from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, has been spreading across the U.S. for the last 50 years.