Our Roots: Only the Strongest Roots See the Light

The spirituality of Ifa is based on the worship of Ori, the head! Ori is seen as the house of destiny! All of the things we're meant to know and accomplish are pre programmed in our heads! Orunmila's role is to reveal what is locked away in the vast expanse of our subconscious! Joseph Baba Ifa in this Our Roots Podcast episode does an in depth analysis of how to attend to your Ori and get the best...

Have you ever wondered what Ifa has to say about some of the other popular religions of the world? If so, this is the Our Roots Podcast episode for you! Collaborating with Alchemizing Energy's Dj Genesis, Joseph Baba Ifa responds to all of her questions based on Orunmila's sacred scripture! #ifa #santeria #orisha Alchemizing Energy YT: https://youtube.com/@alchemizingenergy

With at least 400K verses of Ifa in existence, it's easy to get lost in all this info! Do you have the burning desire to study Ifa but don't know where to begin? Joseph Baba Ifa is going to put an end to your worries today! Watch this video to hear Baba's personal study regimen and techniques! #ifa #santeria #babalawo

Baba Oyekun Meji is the second Odu in the Ifa oracle! Known as the Prince of Darkness, it is also the oldest sign in the spirituality. Joseph Baba Ifa in this episode will recite various stories from this sign for the Ifa and Orisha community's benefit! Enjoy Family! #ifa #santeria #Orunla

Kid Glyde is a B-Boy from New York City! You may have seen him in the documentary “Breakin’ on the One”, Dancing next to your favorite rapper, or as a judge in the Olympics for Breakdancing! Hailing from Queens, his father was a part of the famous “Dynamic Rockers” crew which helped spread the art of breakin’ across the globe! Don’t miss this episode if you want to get Vic’s opinion on Breakin’s f...

Have you ever seen that metal rooster some people have above their door, That’s Ozun! Also known as Osun, it is one of the most recognizable orishas within Ifa! Always standing upright, most people are unaware of the concepts that led to the creation of this icon! In this episode Joseph Baba Ifa goes over the Lukumi and Isese perspective of this deity to give you all the information you need about...

Ifa is an oracular system from Africa composed of 256 Odu, or signs! Based on requests from our viewers, Joseph Baba Ifa will be releasing a video explaining each of the 16 Meji, or Holy twins, along with the role they each play in the grand scheme of existence. Baba Ejiogbe is the first among them, and also the largest Odu there is to study! In it you can find the epic story that is Ifa’s creatio...

You may know Papa Duck from one of his hit songs such as “Pat Dat”, but things have changed! The Belle Glade, Fl rapper has completely reinvented himself without losing his identity in the process! Known for his uncut lyrics and raw content, he has now become a successful YouTube influencer spreading a woke message to the masses! Watch this Our Roots Podcast episode as Joseph Baba Ifa delves into...

Do you feel like you’re not doing enough in your spiritual routine? Are you not seeing results from all the effort you’re putting in? Do you ever wonder if you’re doing it correctly? Joseph Baba Ifa is here to help solve all of those issues with this video! Ifa is more of a spiritual lifestyle than a religion! Those who practice it; eat, sleep, and breathe it without realizing! In the beginning fo...

Tonii Boii is a rapper from Orlando, Fl! Raised in the Parramore section of Orange County, he took to writing poetry at an early age to cope with his environment. After the tragic loss of his friend, his music career skyrocketed! Through a very chance meeting he discovered ATR’s, and since then his beliefs in Ifa have guided his journey. Watch this Our Roots Podcast episode to see Joseph Baba Ifa...

HRH, Oba Adejuyigbe Adefunmi II, reigned over the Oyotunji village in South Carolina for nearly 20 years! He suddenly passed away recently leaving the global Yoruba community in shock and despair! Joseph Baba Ifa interviews Chief Oluwole Ifakunle, The Aare Ago of Oyotunji, on the matter to answer all of the public’s questions! Our Roots Podcast sends its deepest condolences to the Royal Family in...

Igi is a Babalawo from Miami whose family hails from Trinidad! Upon arriving he was exposed to all of the influences Dade County has to offer. As a result he became incarcerated as a young man. In the penal system he was exposed to various spiritualities, one of them being Ifa! Joseph Baba Ifa sits with him to discuss a journey which led to him becoming an Isese initiated Babalawo! Our Roots Podca...

Thanya Agayu is a santera from California. She is the owner of Ashe Imports and the Co-host of Brujo 101 Podcast! In this Our Roots Podcast episode she goes over a lifetime of Orisha practice, initiation into Palo Mayombe, and how she juggles her spirituality while being a mom and entrepreneur! Don't miss this episode family! #agayu #santeria #palomayombe

If Ifa is the birthright of all people, why do I need to pay an elder to initiate me? Why can't I just read a paper, follow the directions, and do it myself? If that's the case who initiated the Orishas? Joseph Baba is going to address these questions and more in this Our Roots Podcast episode with Odu based information that is going to blow you away family! Don't miss it! #ifa #orisha...

Iyami Osoronga Pt.2 has arrived! After an amazing response from the Our Roots Podcast community, Baba Joseph wasted no time in coming out with a second installment to one of our best episodes of all time! Watch this video to learn more about these mysterious women who make the world go round! Enjoy Family! #iyami #witch #santeria

When you hear the word Voodoo what comes to mind? Zombies? Dolls getting pricked with needles? People coming into trance? Our Roots Podcast is here to dispel all the myths about this beautiful spirituality! Joseph Baba Ifa in this episode sits down with Houngan Mario, Owner of All Saints Mojo Botanica! In this interview, these 2 priests touch on all of the topics someone who is interested, but com...

Joseph Baba Ifa's YouTube channel was created back in 2018 in his grandmothers back room under his wife Poroye's motivation. The channel now has nearly 900 videos and 65k subscribers! Needless to say a lot of things have changed for the better including visual quality and the creation of Our Roots Podcast! In the episode Baba takes a look back at old episodes to see if his opinion on certa...

Imagine a process that has been recorded for 10,000 years still being around! The Odu Agbaye, or sign of the year, is a tradition that has been around even longer than that! It is conducted once a year in Ifa’s birthplace, Nigeria. Specifically on a hill known as Oke Itase, Orunmila’s residence while on earth! This divination is done on behalf of the world to see how next year is going to be for a...

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Everyone's got questions about Ifa nowadays. Our Roots Podcast wants to provide you the information you're looking for! In this episode Joseph Baba Ifa takes on a bunch of your questions, giving viewers the facts and dispelling some of the misinformation they may have encountered online. Don't miss out on this great episode family! #ifa #santeria #faq

Iyami Oso-What?!? The Iyami Osorongo are ancestral feminine deities that have been around since the dawn of time! Known as the bodyguards of Olodumare, they are the energies that install sickness into our bodies when our Ori is disaligned. Baba Joseph will go over who the Iyami are, what they like, and how to give it to them! Don't miss this Our Roots Podcast Episode Family! #iyami #aje #ifa

Baba Ifakunle is an Ifa Priest from New York City who has practiced African Traditional Religions for decades. Born to Caribbean parents, from a young age he knew the importance of culture and tradition. Known as "The Babalawo of Harlem", he has been featured on many popular TV shows such as "90 Day Fiancé", and "The Story of God With Morgan Freeman"! On this episode...

Unless you’ve been off the grid you’ve definitely heard of the show 90 Day Fiancé! Daniele Gates is a reality television star who practices Ifa! From her very first appearance she put her beliefs on full display receiving an Ifa Divination on air from her godfather! After showcasing how Ifa’s support aided her on the program, she is now diversifying her portfolio! Live Yinsa is a brand that provid...

Have you heard of the Orisha Dada? In Lukumi Santeria she is seen as the older sister of Shango who raised him. In Isese he is seen as Chango's brother. In this Our Roots Podcast episode, Joseph Baba Ifa delves into the various concepts that compose this Orisha's identity to identify the best lessons we can learn from it. Don't miss this episode family! #dada #chango #ifa

Most Ifa practitioners think of Orunmila and place him in a space of his own, even though he is an Orisha just like Shango, Oshun, and Yemaya. It is true that he manifests differently being the unbiased revealer of destiny, but he still belongs to this select group of energies. Baba Joseph wants to set the record straight about how Ifa and Orisha relate to each other and provide conclusive evidenc...