In Yorùbá spirituality, honoring the ancestors (Ìbòjútó àwọn Ègún) is a living practice. Ègún are not gone — they walk with us, guiding and protecting. Through offerings, prayers, and rituals like pouring òmí tùtù, we maintain this sacred bond. Whether through dreams or divination, we seek their wisdom. Honoring their roots us in who we are and reminds us we, too, are becoming the ancestors of tomorrow.

“Character is the essence; character is the person.” In Yorùbá spirituality, Iwà Pẹ̀lẹ́ is a sacred journey of self-discipline, humility, and alignment with destiny. Rooted in the guidance of Orí and the wisdom of Ifá, this article explores how good character shapes who we become—personally, ancestrally, and spiritually.