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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 Orà (spiritual destiny) meets rhythm—and where Àṣẹ flows through the mic.

Alaje Fadesiye
Apr 11, 20244 min read
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