Orishá Obatalá: The Peaceful Creator and Father of All Orishas
INTRODUCTION TO ORISHÁ OBATALÁ – THE ORISHÁ FUNFUN Orishá Oshalá, also known as Obatalá, is one of the most revered and influential Orishas in Yoruba religious tradition and its diasporic expressions like Candomblé and Santería. Known as the father of all Orishas, Oshalá embodies wisdom, purity, peace, and the power of creation. This guide explores […]
The Role of Yorùbá Culture in Conflict De-escalation and Peace Maintenance
INTRODUCTION TO YORUBÁ CULTURE AND ITS ROLE IN PEACEKEEPING Yorùbá culture, deeply rooted in the traditions of southwest Nigeria, has been a subject of extensive study across sociology, history, cultural studies, and anthropology. The renowned scholar Arnold (1869) viewed culture as a driving force for “sweetness and light,” a sentiment echoed by others who see […]