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Yorùbá Culture in the United States: A Growing Community
Yorùbá culture thrives in the U.S., connecting communities through vibrant festivals, spirituality, and a rich heritage of traditions.

Alaje Fadesiye
Nov 1, 20245 min read


Spirit in the Beat: The Influence of Yorùbá Spirituality on Hip-Hop and Popular Culture
Yorùbá spirituality has profoundly shaped hip-hop and pop culture, offering artists a spiritual language of identity, ancestry, and empowerment. From references to Òrìṣàs like Òṣun and Ògún in lyrics and visuals to Afrobeat rhythms and ancestral motifs, this sacred tradition infuses beats with depth and memory. More than a trend, it’s a cultural dialogue where Orí (spiritual destiny) meets rhythm—and where Àṣẹ flows through the mic.

Alaje Fadesiye
Apr 11, 20244 min read


The Sacred Ethic of Iwà Pẹ̀lẹ́ in Yorùbá Spirituality
Yorùbá community leaders—babalórìṣàs, ìyálórìṣàs, and babaláwos—guide others in cultivating Iwà Pẹ̀lẹ́, embodying and teaching moral and spiritual values.

Alaje Fadesiye
Apr 8, 20245 min read
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