Orisha Ajagunna: Origins, History, and Roles in Africa and the Diaspora
Origins in Yoruba Cosmology Ajagunna originates from the religion of the Yoruba people of West Africa, particularly in southwestern Nigeria and parts of today’s Benin (List of Yoruba deities – Wikipedia). In Yoruba belief, Ajagunna is not an independent deity but a manifestation or epithet of the high orisha Obatala, who is often called the […]
Oduduwa and the Lineage of Yoruba Kings
Introduction Oduduwa, often hailed as the progenitor of the Yoruba people, stands as a monumental figure in both mythology and history. Revered as the founding father of Ile-Ife—the cradle of Yoruba civilization—Oduduwa’s legacy extends beyond folklore into the very fabric of Yoruba identity. His story, rich with intrigue, power struggles, and cultural synthesis, continues to […]