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Osun Osogbo Sacred Groove

   A Retelling of the Places Spirits Built: The Origin of The Osun Osogbo Grove

   A Retelling of the Places Spirits Built: The Origin of The Osun Osogbo Grove Akosejaye which translates as ‘the first step or feet in life’ was how Yorubas got a glimpse of their newborn’s destiny. Like many cultures across the continent, the Yorubas believe that every newborn arrives in the world with ipin– destiny.  On …

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Introducing Ilẹ̀ Adúláwọ̀

Introducing Ilẹ̀ Adúláwọ̀ What does it mean to be African? What is it about African arts and culture?  This is the question that birthed Ilẹ̀ Adúláwọ̀, Ilẹ̀ Adúláwọ̀ is a Yoruba term which directly translates as The Land of Black-skinned Man and as the name implies, Ilẹ̀ Adúláwọ̀ is about Africa and African culture and …

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