Seeking the african in african art provides a seminal and authoritative work pertaining to yoruba art and languages of nigeria. Their lifestyle, their love and hate, their pains and gain and the differences between them. 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. Nigerian film maker, tunde kelani, is analogous to the work of ori. 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. The natural womans book of personal charms and practical rituals by l. 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. 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. Ifa in yoruba thought system carolina academic press. Oct 12, 2006 learn ifa with yoruba teacher learn ifa with yoruba teacher. Wickedness iwa ika latest yoruba movie 2019 drama starring. Introduction to ifa yoruba religion falokun fasegun. Iwa ipa latest yoruba movie 2020 drama starring rotimi salami.
Apart from the works consistence with kelanis strategic commitment. Apr 30, 2015 there is a yoruba proverb that says ayanmo ni iwa pele, iwa pele ni ayanmo, meaning destiny is good character and good character is destiny. In the event that he or she is not, the ifa oracle of the orisha orunmila may also be consulted. Ifa iwa 2017 epic yoruba movie latest yoruba movies 2017 new. Sharon pruitts african art history class twins for the yoruba people are considered a blessing and a burden at the same time ulrich 2. 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.
Ifa iwa yoruba latest 2017 movie ifa iwa, a traditional movie about the gods in yoruba land. 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. This movie igba iwase, shows how the dispute between sango and ogun emerged with oya being the cause and the god esu the confusionist. 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. The handbook of yoruba religious concepts by baba ifa karade the healers by ayi kwei armah jambalaya.
The yoruba religion comprises the traditional religious and spiritual concepts and practice of. Given it was published in 1973, it is a classic and treasure. Oya is the spirit of the wind in the west african religious tradition called ifa. Ifa iwa, a traditional movie about the gods in yoruba land. Oya ifa and the spirit of the wind, awo falokun fatunmbi, jan 1, 1993, ifa religion, 27 pages. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world. However, since different scholars on yoruba studies have used the term yoruba in different ways, it is illuminating that we. Iscriviti a prime ciao, accedi account e liste accedi account e liste resi e ordini iscriviti a prime carrello. There is a yoruba proverb that says ayanmo ni iwa pele, iwa pele ni ayanmo, meaning destiny is good character and good character is destiny. Odu is a term that is seen in the yoruba name for god, and oduduwa, who happen to be the progenitor of yoruba race. Empowering your life through the ancient african religion of ifa by philip j. Yoruba nomenclature of traditional plants and healing. Yoruba cultural studies edited byedited by m0y0 okediji m0y0 okediji this volume is under construction the university of african art press, 2008 denver, co. I remember when i was young playing with family continue reading.
Often, twins of poor families were put to death to ease the familys financial burdens. 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. As a result she translated things like aboru aboye, a greeting for an ifa priest as just greetings but she explains this in the. 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. Timutimu is one of the most interesting yoruba movies that is loved by all and sundry. 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. Only with sacrifice or offering to the orishas can a man live well on the earth. 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. See more ideas about books, orisha and yoruba religion. This channel will be entertaining you with the best of nollywood y. He is currently a student of theatre and film studies at the redeemers university. May 12, 20 ifa is an earth based african spiritual tradition that was conceptualized by the yoruba people of nigeria, west africa.
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. He featured in series of movies such as ifa iwa, omo eko, kajola, d. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. He is the orisha of wisdom, knowledge, and divination. 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. Those who watched said it\s suspensefilled and very interesting. 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. Jun 27, 2016 june 27, 2016 ise won nollywood yoruba movie trailer. 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. 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.
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. Elebuibon comes from a family acclaimed to be one of the authorities on yoruba traditional institution. Yorubahood is a channel built to entertain, educate and showcase the yoruba movie culture. A lady goes on a date with her husband where she meets her ex boyfriend and she becomes paranoid afterwards. Apr 27, 2016 yoruba foces of nature, sites, videos and more. Ifa is an earth based african spiritual tradition that was conceptualized by the yoruba people of nigeria, west africa. A collection of verses from the 256 ifa odu with commentary fasola, awo. Yorubamagic is the worlds largest online catalogue of yoruba nollywood movies, with over 15,000 hours of incredible movie and tv content streamed ondemand. Yoruba5star latest yoruba movies 2020 422,582 views 3. 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. When combined, omoluabi translates as the baby begotten by the. The principal of ifa and in the religion of the yorubas is sacrifice. Best supporting actor in a yoruba film, best supporting actress in a yoruba film.
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. Odu is the mystical attributes of god, because he is the only being that knows all things that is. The movie titled \alani pamolekun\ the most wanted criminal hits cinema houses in abeokuta yesterday. You arent really walking in iwa pele which is ascertained by how you. See more ideas about orisha, yoruba religion and mermaid history. Their lifestyle, their love and hate, their pains and gain and the differences between. For example, the maya consider the ceiba the center of their cosmology. We promise to keep entertaining you with the best of latest yoruba movies. This term literarily consists of two different words, yet a very essential criterion when it comes to social relations and acceptance. 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 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. While not actually a tempest deity, oya is known as having similar traits due to her swift and furious actions while handing out justice. Ewe oogun ifa preparations ifa medicinespreparations can be a powerful ally in our daily life and spiritual tool kit. Mufu olosha oko odunlade adekola yoruba movies 2019 new release yoruba movies duration. But, this essay will focus on the relationship between olodumare and odu. The handbook of yoruba religious concepts weiser classics series. Yoruba refers to a group of cultures linked by a common language. Iwa lewa cannot be heard anywhere else than among the yoruba speaking people of nigeria. 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. 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. Macaroni is a popular actor, compere, host and entertainer. 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. This last is the ultimate character for ifa is the universality, that the yoruba say that orunmilaifa talks in all languages. Join facebook to connect with ifa yoruba and others you may know.
It features comic actor odunlade adekola and other yoruba popular faces including, kemi afolabi, rose odika. The principal of ifa and in the religion of the yoruba s is sacrifice. His great ancestor, olutimehin was one of the cofounders. Odunlade adekolas 2015 nollywood yoruba movie, alani. News, lee thompson youngs death and yoruba religion. Iwa refers to the essential nature of an object thing or person.
Ifa iwa 2017 epic yoruba movie latest yoruba movies. 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. Learn ifa with yoruba teacher diaspora orisha network. 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.
Oct 17, 2014 ifa iwa, a traditional movie about the gods in yoruba land. This is the question most nigerians ask and were here with some answers. Oct 10, 2017 mufu olosha oko odunlade adekola yoruba movies 2019 new release yoruba movies duration. The series provides scholarly and educational texts that can serve both as ref.
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