I wanted to congratulate you. My name is Leunams (Oddu Ashe Ala), I am son of Obatala and Oshun. I live in Venezuela and it is very pleasing to me know how there in the distance the Orishas are also in the hearts of people who seek their greatness and wisdom ... I have been in the religion for 17 years and I am happier every day --- I am to order in the distance for you and who needs support, help, advice and blessings from my Beloved Venezuela I wish that all the Orishas always bless you and all those who follow you Leunams Arrioja Oddu Ashe Ala (Omo Obatala) (As you have seen, I do not speak english very well)
A whole bunch of your videos became available at once and I'm not sure where to start. lol maybe this is the one! I'm super happy you're back though! I'm looking forward to see the new direction of your channel.
/i really hope you come back soon because I just discovered your channel today and have binged watched SO many of your videos. I love your perspective and feel like you talk about the importance of colorism, sexism, homophobia, alternative religions and how they intersect with the black American experience.
Thank you so much for sharing your insight into the religion. I've been trying to reach out to somebody here where I leave and it is very difficult to unearth any information
Bria C Yes, ifa is the original and predecessor system. There are only small changes in details due to the African slave trade that put a barrier on language and some rituals, but they are the same, and they give adoration to the same ancestors.
Cubans don't lock us out African Americans its the other Hispanics who have learned n received the religion from the Cubans. These Hispanics who are not Cubans claim it for themselves as if it originated from puerto Ricans etc. It cuba they embrace us because they are black n they know we are too
Transcecia, This spirituality has always been secretive. If you are not an initiate then you are not in titled to their secrets. Don't say that Hispanic Puerto Rican people keep you away from the practices because they keep everyone who is not an initiate away from their secrets, and it includes Cubans, Africans, Dominicans, any and everyone who isn't initiated. Also, for you to insinuate that other Hispanics don't know they are of African decent show's how miss informed you are. Always remember that black is a color not who you are. I'm a human first then an Afro-Puertorican. Just like an Irish can be traced back to Ireland Afro-Puertoricans can be traced back to an the Africans from the island of Puerto Rico, but being black is just like being white ("colorism").
This is most unfortunate that many of our people had to experience this in the Lucumi community. Most African Americans are unaware that we have our own Orisa tradition right here in North America. Amongst the African American people who are descendants of the Yoruba who were forced into the western hemisphere in North America, we have the Juju tradition. That's the Original Authentic Ancestral Religion of the Yoruba within our Ancestral Blood-Circles. We never had to go to the Cubans in the Spanish Lucumi tradition to learn our spiritual culture. The Juju tradition is the ritual expression of our Ancestral Blood-Circles rooted in our spiritually cultivated Ancestresses, Ancestors, Orisas, Vodun, and Egungun of our Clans. It is not well known to most in the Orisa community because Juju is a secret tradition passed down intergenerationally through our ancestral blood-circles and clan affiliations. Juju is rooted in warfare. We used Juju to help free ourselves from slavery, and established our own Maroon communities, and settlements waging war on the whites and their offspring (our absolute enemies) to force the end of enslavement.
patsybob I'm sure that she just uploaded a series of videos at once after making them for a week or two. Lots of people do it that way because they are busy.
I love your energy as I start my journey Iam enjoying your content thanks
I wanted to congratulate you.
My name is Leunams (Oddu Ashe Ala), I am son of Obatala and Oshun. I live in Venezuela and it is very pleasing to me know how there in the distance the Orishas are also in the hearts of people who seek their greatness and wisdom ...
I have been in the religion for 17 years and I am happier every day --- I am to order in the distance for you and who needs support, help, advice and blessings from my Beloved Venezuela
I wish that all the Orishas always bless you and all those who follow you
Leunams Arrioja
Oddu Ashe Ala (Omo Obatala)
(As you have seen, I do not speak english very well)
A whole bunch of your videos became available at once and I'm not sure where to start. lol maybe this is the one! I'm super happy you're back though! I'm looking forward to see the new direction of your channel.
/i really hope you come back soon because I just discovered your channel today and have binged watched SO many of your videos. I love your perspective and feel like you talk about the importance of colorism, sexism, homophobia, alternative religions and how they intersect with the black American experience.
Thank you so much for sharing your insight into the religion. I've been trying to reach out to somebody here where I leave and it is very difficult to unearth any information
Hi, is this the same thing as the Ifa tradition?
Bria C Yes, ifa is the original and predecessor system. There are only small changes in details due to the African slave trade that put a barrier on language and some rituals, but they are the same, and they give adoration to the same ancestors.
Cubans don't lock us out African Americans its the other Hispanics who have learned n received the religion from the Cubans. These Hispanics who are not Cubans claim it for themselves as if it originated from puerto Ricans etc. It cuba they embrace us because they are black n they know we are too
Transcecia, This spirituality has always been secretive. If you are not an initiate then you are not in titled to their secrets. Don't say that Hispanic Puerto Rican people keep you away from the practices because they keep everyone who is not an initiate away from their secrets, and it includes Cubans, Africans, Dominicans, any and everyone who isn't initiated. Also, for you to insinuate that other Hispanics don't know they are of African decent show's how miss informed you are. Always remember that black is a color not who you are. I'm a human first then an Afro-Puertorican. Just like an Irish can be traced back to Ireland Afro-Puertoricans can be traced back to an the Africans from the island of Puerto Rico, but being black is just like being white ("colorism").
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This is most unfortunate that many of our people had to experience this in the Lucumi community. Most African Americans are unaware that we have our own Orisa tradition right here in North America. Amongst the African American people who are descendants of the Yoruba who were forced into the western hemisphere in North America, we have the Juju tradition. That's the Original Authentic Ancestral Religion of the Yoruba within our Ancestral Blood-Circles. We never had to go to the Cubans in the Spanish Lucumi tradition to learn our spiritual culture. The Juju tradition is the ritual expression of our Ancestral Blood-Circles rooted in our spiritually cultivated Ancestresses, Ancestors, Orisas, Vodun, and Egungun of our Clans. It is not well known to most in the Orisa community because Juju is a secret tradition passed down intergenerationally through our ancestral blood-circles and clan affiliations. Juju is rooted in warfare. We used Juju to help free ourselves from slavery, and established our own Maroon communities, and settlements waging war on the whites and their offspring (our absolute enemies) to force the end of enslavement.
what should i do if someone touched my elekes? ive had them for a while .. but they got touched idk what to do should i get new ones?
Carlitos Hernandez take them to your Baba/Iya or godparent to have them washed. Maybe re feed if necessary
Did you just record like 23 videos in one day? How much do you be vlogging?
patsybob I'm sure that she just uploaded a series of videos at once after making them for a week or two. Lots of people do it that way because they are busy.
i have black friends, they are nice, though i wish them to be as funny as chris tucker in rush hour LOL
and lady you are gorgeous.. peace out