Roots and Rooted

Interview with Mae Stella Oxóssi

In a morning of Wednesday, between a query and another, Mother of Stella Oxóssi received us in the house of Xangô and talked about the priesthood, the history of Candomblé in Bahia and Ilê terreiro Axé OPO Afonjá. The conversation was not long, because, as always, a queue of people waiting for their advice.

Iyami Osoronga

Candomble Film Highlights Mae Stella

The documentary film A Cidade das Mulheres (The City of Women) directed by Lazaro Faria, presents an intimate view of African religious traditions in Bahia, Brazil. It features Mae Stella de Oxossi, perhaps the most influential figure in Bahia’s Candomble community.

Womens’ Traditional Afrikan Martial Arts Class

The African Martial Arts Institute is opening a branch school in Riverdale, GA! In addition to exciting traditional Afrikan martial arts classes for adults and youth, we are also teaching the acclaimed NZINGA: Mother / Daughter Self-Defense Program, for women and girls ages 11 and up!

Gelede/Egungun Festival

The annual Gelede festival honors the creative and dangerous powers of women elders, female ancestors, and goddesses, known affectionately as "our mothers." Odun Egungun festivals are held in communities to commemorate the ancestors. Egungun masks are performed during these annual or biennial ceremonies as well as during specific funeral rites throughout the year.

D’Haifa, Women and Orisa Odu

Date: Thu Mar 13, 2003 8:17 pm Subject: PRESS RELEASE–D’Haifa title taken!!!!! ERIWO YA!!! ERIWO YA!!! MARCH 4,2003 From: International Council for Ifa Religion To: World Wide Ifa Order This Council has been viewing and growing concerns on the ongoing controversy surrounding the report being circulated in effect that one Ms. D’Haifa who is also [...]

Eepa Oya O!: Ol’Oya Speaks Out

Oya, is a beautiful and powerful Orisa and her ruling odu is Osa Meji. Oya was the Queen of Ira and she was not from Nupe. Before she became Sango’s wife she had a kingdom of her own. Nevertheless, one cannot mention Oya (Ayaba Sango) without mentioning her husband Sango, for it was Sango who [...]