Oya is the spirit of the wind in the west african religious tradition called ifa. Iwa lewa, a term from the deepest regions of west africa, from one of the ancient ethnic groupings found in the most populous black nation on earth nigeria. This movie igba iwase, shows how the dispute between sango and ogun emerged with oya being the cause and the god esu the confusionist. Only with sacrifice or offering to the orishas can a man live well on the earth. The union of two adults is forced by their parents leaving them to bear the brunt of been incompatible and then violence and fear sets in. The principal of ifa and in the religion of the yoruba s is sacrifice.
As a result she translated things like aboru aboye, a greeting for an ifa priest as just greetings but she explains this in the. I remember when i was young playing with family continue reading. In the event that he or she is not, the ifa oracle of the orisha orunmila may also be consulted. A collection of verses from the 256 ifa odu with commentary fasola, awo. While not actually a tempest deity, oya is known as having similar traits due to her swift and furious actions while handing out justice.
The movie titled ise won their deeds starring iyabo ojo, baba ijebu, ronke oshodi oke, eniola badmus, doris simeon and many others will hit cinemas near you before the. Ifa is an earth based african spiritual tradition that was conceptualized by the yoruba people of nigeria, west africa. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. For example, the maya consider the ceiba the center of their cosmology. Odu is the mystical attributes of god, because he is the only being that knows all things that is. This last is the ultimate character for ifa is the universality, that the yoruba say that orunmilaifa talks in all languages. Apr 27, 2016 yoruba foces of nature, sites, videos and more. Mar 16, 2010 iwa lewa, a term from the deepest regions of west africa, from one of the ancient ethnic groupings found in the most populous black nation on earth nigeria. The yoruba religion comprises the traditional religious and spiritual concepts and practice of.
Empowering your life through the ancient african religion of ifa by philip j. News, lee thompson youngs death and yoruba religion. Newton professor of art, the history of art and black studies at amherst college, is an astute art historian, researcher, and culture activist, whose work will. May 12, 20 ifa is an earth based african spiritual tradition that was conceptualized by the yoruba people of nigeria, west africa. Jan 2nd, 2015 odunlade adekola\s 2015 nollywood yoruba movie, alani pamolekun showing at obasanjo library abeokuta the latest movie from the stable of odunlade adekola film productions is out. Those who watched said it\s suspensefilled and very interesting. This term literarily consists of two different words, yet a very essential criterion when it comes to social relations and acceptance. Best supporting actor in a yoruba film best supporting actress in a yoruba film odunlade adekola aja ibrahim chatta ifa iwa bayo alawiye ebi mi ni femi adebayo irugbin yinka quadri ilari fathia balogun irugbin bidemi kosoko ifa iwa toyin aimakhu ebimi ni yewande adekoya kudeti ronke odusanya ere ayo mi most promising act of. Odu is a term that is seen in the yoruba name for god, and oduduwa, who happen to be the progenitor of yoruba race.
He is currently a student of theatre and film studies at the redeemers university. Oct 10, 2017 mufu olosha oko odunlade adekola yoruba movies 2019 new release yoruba movies duration. Elebuibon comes from a family acclaimed to be one of the authorities on yoruba traditional institution. Introduction to ifa yoruba religion falokun fasegun. Quite frankly, you are more likely to here a reference to yoruba than ifa or it myriad of derived pandiasporic practices particularly because of synchronization and migratory patterns. Adewale further explains stories, myths, verses from the ifa corpus that pertain to herbalism, osanyin, the yoruba and botanical names of the plants used in traditional healing, and the human spiritual connection to. According to oral literature, the practice of ifa originated as far back as eight thousand years ago, making it possibly the oldest monotheistic religion in the world.
Newton professor of art, the history of art and black studies at amherst college, is an astute art historian, researcher, and culture activist, whose work will withstand the test of time and critical appraisal. The movie titled \alani pamolekun\ the most wanted criminal hits cinema houses in abeokuta yesterday. He featured in series of movies such as ifa iwa, omo eko, kajola, d. Yoruba nomenclature of traditional plants and healing. This source of knowledge is believed to have a keen understanding of the human form and of purity, and is therefore praised as often being more effective than other remedies.
When combined, omoluabi translates as the baby begotten by the. The throne of iroko in the new world by baba odunsola esudina ifaseye aka turbado marabou i grew up in gainesville, fl, which is nationally known as tree city. This is the question most nigerians ask and were here with some answers. Odu is the mystical attributes of god, because he is the only being that knows all things that is known and unknown to the irumole. Nigerian film maker, tunde kelani, is analogous to the work of ori. Their lifestyle, their love and hate, their pains and gain and the differences between. Yoruba5star latest yoruba movies 2020 422,582 views 3. Iwa lewa cannot be heard anywhere else than among the yoruba speaking people of nigeria.
Macaroni is a popular actor, compere, host and entertainer. But, this essay will focus on the relationship between olodumare and odu. It tells the story of a beautiful and charming wife who saw herself in great distress and difficulty just because she wasnt able to bear a child. The series provides scholarly and educational texts that can serve both as ref. Iwa ipa latest yoruba movie 2020 drama starring rotimi salami. Following our recent publicationvideos titled the best nigerian movies you must see this year, weve come up with another article we believe will be of interest to our readers especially if youre from the southwestern part of nigeria yoruba speaking parts of nigeria. Wickedness iwa ika latest yoruba movie 2019 drama starring. We promise to keep entertaining you with the best of latest yoruba movies. Literally translated and taken separately, omo means child, ti means that or which, oluiwa means the chief or master of iwa character, bi means born. Seeking the african in african art provides a seminal and authoritative work pertaining to yoruba art and languages of nigeria. It features comic actor odunlade adekola and other yoruba popular faces including, kemi afolabi, rose odika. Aboru aboye, i would like to invite you all who are initiated into ifa and also those who are not, to learn ifa with yoruba teacher baba olayinka babatunde ogunsina adewuyi. Best supporting actor in a yoruba film, best supporting actress in a yoruba film.
If we break this proverb into its elision we get ayan mo ni iwa ope ile, iwa ope ile ni ayan mo with the literal translation my ancestral tree is who i greet on earth and who i greet on earth is my. Yorubahood is a channel built to entertain, educate and showcase the yoruba movie culture. Odunlade adekolas 2015 nollywood yoruba movie, alani. Oya ifa and the spirit of the wind, awo falokun fatunmbi, jan 1, 1993, ifa religion, 27 pages. Yorubamagic is the worlds largest online catalogue of yoruba nollywood movies, with over 15,000 hours of incredible movie and tv content streamed ondemand. The handbook of yoruba religious concepts weiser classics series.
Oct 17, 2014 ifa iwa, a traditional movie about the gods in yoruba land. Ewe oogun ifa preparations ifa medicinespreparations can be a powerful ally in our daily life and spiritual tool kit. Given it was published in 1973, it is a classic and treasure. Literally translated and taken separately, omo means child, ti means that or which, olu iwa means the chief or master of iwa character, bi means born. Ifa iwa 2017 epic yoruba movie latest yoruba movies 2017 new. Iwa refers to the essential nature of an object thing or person. See more ideas about books, orisha and yoruba religion. Jun 27, 2016 june 27, 2016 ise won nollywood yoruba movie trailer. This channel will be entertaining you with the best of nollywood y.
The movie titled ise won their deeds starring iyabo ojo, baba ijebu, ronke oshodi oke, eniola badmus, doris simeon and many others will hit cinemas near you before the end of. However, since different scholars on yoruba studies have used the term yoruba in different ways, it is illuminating that we. Adewale further explains stories, myths, verses from the ifa corpus that pertain to herbalism, osanyin, the yoruba and botanical names of the plants used in traditional healing, and the human spiritual connection to plants. The handbook of yoruba religious concepts by baba ifa karade the healers by ayi kwei armah jambalaya. The principal of ifa and in the religion of the yorubas is sacrifice. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world. Ifa iwa 2017 epic yoruba movie latest yoruba movies. Ifa iwa, a traditional movie about the gods in yoruba land. The natural womans book of personal charms and practical rituals by l.
They occupied an area bounded by the niger river, and including what is now known as the benin republic, southwestern nigeria, and part of togo. Yoruba oral tradition in odu and ese verses narrates the love between sango, the orisa of fire, thunder and justice, and oya, his favorite wife. You arent really walking in iwa pele which is ascertained by how you. Especially when combined with conscious effort to follow our taboos, work on transforming our weaknesses and negativity in combination with our willingness to change and develop as spiritual beings on earth. Iscriviti a prime ciao, accedi account e liste accedi account e liste resi e ordini iscriviti a prime carrello. Join facebook to connect with ifa yoruba and others you may know.
This last is the ultimate character for ifa is the universality, that the yoruba say that orunmila ifa talks in all languages, lives within all religions, that none is distant, because ifa. His great ancestor, olutimehin was one of the cofounders. Their lifestyle, their love and hate, their pains and gain and the differences between them. Timutimu is one of the most interesting yoruba movies that is loved by all and sundry. Yoruba cultural studies edited byedited by m0y0 okediji m0y0 okediji this volume is under construction the university of african art press, 2008 denver, co. Oct 12, 2006 learn ifa with yoruba teacher learn ifa with yoruba teacher.
Ifa iwa yoruba latest 2017 movie ifa iwa, a traditional movie about the gods in yoruba land. Learn ifa with yoruba teacher diaspora orisha network. A lady goes on a date with her husband where she meets her ex boyfriend and she becomes paranoid afterwards. See more ideas about orisha, yoruba religion and mermaid history. The verses are poetic and not found these days but they do not have the yoruba translations so the translations are hers and her yoruba translators.