Who Made Y’all Priests?

This episode we sit down with two of our god sisters to talk about the dark side of Ifá.

Awo Fafore and guest host Awo Adeleke talk about Fafore’s trip to Benin and Togo for Vodun Days and how it shaped his view of spirituality and ancestors.

This episode we talk about where we are on our spiritual journey and the changes we’ve experienced.

Awo Fafore and Awo Oseun discuss how dogma in spirituality is stopping us from expanding.

Awo Fafore and Awo Oseun talk about behaviors that need to end in order to move forward by using Hinduism as an example.

Hinduism and the writings associated with it are said to be some of the oldest in the world. Even yoga and meditation as we know it come from this ancient system. Listen in as we are joined by Sandarananda Das, an initiate of the Gaudiya Vaishnava system, as we talk about Hinduism and the beliefs.

This week we talk about our initiation into Haitian Vodou.

If you thought part one was interesting, this part will be eye opening. Awo Falokun goes deeper into the secrets of the universe and gives us a peek behind the veil. Listen and join in the conversation.

He’s back. Awo Falokun is one of the most prolific writers when it comes to the Ifá worldview and metaphysics. And he sits down with the Who Made Yall Priests podcast to discuss that, Terrance Howard and much more.

As Trump has taken his presidency for the second time, Awo Fafore and Awo Oséùn talk about this administration, the things surrounding it and its spiritual implications. Listen in and join the conversation.

From the perspective of the WMYP podcast there are 4 components that must be active upon which any spiritual practice can be built. Those four components are Prayer, Meditation, Ritual and Divination. Listen is as we expound upon this belief. Join in the conversation in the comments.

Politics has been dominating the media. And in keeping with the mission of our podcast of discussing the issues of the times, we will also be talking about all things politics, from the election to proposed bills. Join the conversation in the comments. Did your side win? Do you have a side? What are your thoughts?

In Ifá, there has always been a movement to combat the idea that the Divine Messenger, Esu, is somehow connected with the Father of Darkness, the Devil. Listen in as Fafore, Oséùn and our Elder Baba Todd discuss the differences and similarities between these two figures. You may come to see that although Esu is NOT the Devil as portrayed by Christians, but IS the Devil mentioned in the Bible. Tell us what you think in the comments.

Listen in as the Who Made Y’all Priests podcast delves into the similarities and differences between BGLO’s and African Spirituality, particularly Ifá. Fafore has been part of a collegiate fraternity for 2 decades, while Oséùn had different experiences during those years. Initiation, ritual, brotherhood, it will all be discussed in this episode. Listen in and leave your thoughts in the comments.

Much has been in the news and this gives us much to talk about. Listen in as Awos Fafore and Oseun keep their promise of talking about the issues of the times. From Caitlin to Trump we are going to talk about it all. Leave your thoughts in the comments.

Listen is as Awo Fafore and Awo Oseun have a conversation about their trip to Cuba. This discussion will range from the physical to the political landscape, to how the traditions of Africa are firmly rooted there. Join the discussion in the comments.

Although there is no Devil in Ifa, there are those, mostly who try to denigrate our spirituality, that believe our beloved Esu has the role of the adversary. That couldn't be further from the truth. But there are those out there that take hold of the mantle of the Devil/Satan/Lucifer. Listen in as we speak with a former Satanist/Luciferian about the philosophy and teachings of this fringe system.

Part one was a big hit. Here is the continuation of the amazing conversation we are having with Awo Falokun.

As one of the most prolific writers in the academic study of Ifa, Awo Falokun is a name that rings bells in the Ifa/Orisa community. Listen in as Awo Fafore and Awo Oseun sit down with Awo Falokun and discuss all things Ifa.

I'm sure this is a question that we have all asked, especially those of us that believe in a Supreme Being. Listen in as Awo Fafore and Awo Oseun tackle this very philosophical question.

When do we talk about the mental and emotional health of men? Why do we seem to be almost exclusively concerned with the mental health of women? There are women's circles, healing retreats, etc. But the man needs to be healed as well if the woman is going to get a man that is whole and prepared to take on the role of leader in the household. In this episode we sat down with Dauod Abeid to talk about the mental health of men and how we can make an attempt to bring that about.

Our elders have told us this at one time or another. But what does it really mean? Join us as we give our perspectives of what it means to keep your eyes on your own mat.

Join the conversation as Awo Fafore and Awo Oseun have a sit down with Manbo Akwaweewa to talk about all things Vodun and how it is similar to or different from Ifa. She is very qualified to speak on the subject as she is both a Manbo (a priest in the Vodun tradition) and an Iyanifa (a priest in the Ifa tradition). Listen in as we have this very interesting conversation.

Listen is as Awo Fafore and Awo Oseun talk about the internet craze of 50/50 relationships. We give our thoughts on what that means, is it beneficial, and how it effects the family.

Join in as Awo Fafore and Awo Oseun speak with Awo Olameni about Kink/BDSM and how those communities could use the expertise of a priest of Ifa. We will also discuss misconceptions surrounding these communities and how both trauma and just a pure desire for sexual fulfillment could lead one to seek out these communities.

Join in as Awo Fafore and Awo Oseun give their thoughts about the war that has received so much press as of late. On which side do we fall? What do we really know? What is the history between these two countries? Add to the conversation in the comments.

Listen in as Awo Fafore and Awo Oseun speak to the man that made them priests, Chief Oluwo Obafemi Fayemi Epega, about the state of Ifa, where it is going, and what we can do to push the culture forward. Join in the conversation in the comments.

Listen in as Awo Fafore and Awo Oseun recap this season.

Listen is as we continue the discussion with our Ibejis about initiation and how things are going since Igbodu.

Listen in as Awo Fafore and Awo Oseun share this episode with the 8 other brothers that ventured priesthood with us. We will speak about our experiences during initiation, and how we have faired after coming out of Igbodu.

Listen in as Awo Fafore and Awo Oseun have a discussion about dogma, what it really is and what it is not.

Listen as Awo Fafore and Awo Oseun speak about the wisdom of nature and how nature herself teaches us how to be in the world.

Listen in as we speak with educator and Priest of Ifa, Baba Obatunde Ifalolu Fayemi about the state of our public school system and how the magic of Ifa helps him and his students.

Listen in as Awo Fafore and Awo Oseun have a conversation with Rakim Al-Jabbar, a sensational and very conscious music artist. Join the discussion as we talk music, vibrations, the responsibility of the artists to children, etc.

Join in as Awo Fafore and Awo Oseun speaks with Astro-Numerologist and Priest of Ifa, Baba Sangodare Fagbemi about the importance of Astrology and Numerology in gaining a wider perspective concerning our purpose.

Listen in as Awo Fafore and Awo Oseun speak to Akilah and Tahirah about growing up in the tradition of Ifa, what it was like and how that has prepared them for life.

Listen in as Awo Fafore and Awo Oseun speak with pastor and Ifa Priest, Baba Todd. We will discuss divination, ancestral veneration and traditional medicine all from the words of the Bible. Join in the discussion.

Awo Fafore and Brother dealow discuss their time in Egypt.

Join in as Awo Fafore and Awo Oseun speak with one of elder priests about healing, what that means and what healing looks like. We have journeyed this path of healing and now we are at the season finale. Join in on the conversation.

Join in as Awo Fafore and Awo Oseun speak with Kusudi Muithi (Ifajenmo) about the importance of finding your purpose and how this process can be healing.

Join in as Awo Fafore and Awo Oseun discuss their own healing journey and where they think they are along the path.

Join the discussion as Awo Fafore and Awo Oseun talk to the Ojugbona of OIDSI, Baba Fasanmi, about the healing that can take place through the reverence of our ancestors.

Join the discussion as Awo Fafore and Awo Oseun discuss the healing modality of Reiki wit Reiki master and Ifa Priest, Iya Omilana.

Join in as Awo Fafore and Awo Oseun discuss the ego and how it may block us from manifesting our destinies.

Music is sound; sound is vibration; and vibration is everything.  Listen in as we talk with Sound Alchemist, Iya Kemi, about the healing waves of sound.

Plant medicine has been denigrated in many circles in western culture.  But can plant medicine help us to heal?  Listen in as Awo Fafore and Awo Oseun discuss the healing effects of plant medicine with Awo Adeleke.

Listen in as Awo Fafore and Awo Oseun discuss medicine and the healing of the body with Dr. Baz Moreno.

Listen in as Awo Fafore and Awo Oseun discuss sexuality as spirituality with Goddess Jessi of Sweet Love Sanctuary.

Listen in as Awo Fafore and Awo Oséùn speak with Iya Fasewa of Fasewa Wellness about mental health, Indigenous Focusing-Oriented Therapy and what healing looks like. Join in on the conversation.

Our journey to the divine feminine was an informative one. Join us as we discuss what we have learned, how our paradigms have shifted and how we now see the divine feminine. This is our season finale, so join in on the discussion in the comments.