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The Sacred Thread: Ancestral Lineage in Yorùbá Culture
Yorùbá spirituality is a living Indigenous tradition practiced across West Africa and the diaspora. At its core is ancestral lineage—honoring the Ègún (ancestors) as guides, protectors, and sources of wisdom. Through rituals, offerings, and oral tradition, Yorùbá communities maintain a sacred connection across generations. Ancestors are never gone—they walk with us, shaping our path with their presence and power.

Alaje Fadesiye
Apr 11, 20243 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 Journey of Spiritual Development in Yorùbá Religion
Spiritual growth in Yorùbá tradition is a journey of alignment—guided by Orí, nurtured through Ìwà Pẹ̀lẹ́, and fulfilled through service. Like a garden tended with care, the soul blossoms through ritual, wisdom, and ancestral connection.

Alaje Fadesiye
Apr 9, 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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