Gànlɔdó Xɔ́tómɛ̀ an Aja-Fon Afrikan Maroon Monarchy
Vodun Metaphysics: The Interplay of Divine Energy From Ajo Inú: the Inner Journey Beyond the Quest ©2004-2024 In the ancient Vodún system as with many other West Afrikan spiritual traditions …
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Yɛdódè The Yɛ̀kplinu of Illusion I previous spoke of one of the formidable Yɛ̀kplinu named Jejegbo: the leader of the spirits of fear. To briefly recap, the yɛ̀kplinu are a …
View PostIt is no secret that I have an issue with Afrikan people within Afrikan traditions ACCEPTING European time reckoning as a norm – a standard. By “accepting”, I mean referencing …
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ߝ߭ߏߘߎ߫ߣ ߘߏ߬ ߘߏ߫ ߤߎ߫ߣ ߡߍ. Vodún dò dó hùn mɛ. Vodún is in the blood. Simply put, our Afrikan traditions are related to our ancestry. There is nothing universal or …
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From my book New Afrikan Vodún Vol 1: Rites of Spiritual Nationalism ©2005-2024 The symbol above is one of the simplest representations of the Vodún tripartite existence of the human’s …
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Many people are familiar with the Yorùbá word ߊ߬ߛ߭ߍ àṣẹ. The Ajã people, found primarily in southern parts of Nigeria, Benin Republic and Ghana use the term ߊ߬ߗߍ àçɛ with …
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Today we celebrate the cyclical 27-day festival of Kúlítɔhɔngbó! This is the time when the portal to the most potent and elevated ancestors is most opened and accessible. It is a …
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Mi ku do bi (greetings to all) In our reformed Afrikan Vodún calendar, this month, starting 3 days ago, is the second month of the year called Võto (“to restore …
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Maroonage as an Approach to Afrikan Spiritual Traditions The concept of Kilɔmbonu (Maroonage) is simple yet dynamic. In its simplest form, Kilɔmbonu (the Kongo-Ajã combined word we use for Maroonage) …
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What is Xɛxó (Myth)? Revised from my book “Ìwákiri: An Afrikan Spiritual Quest” In the Ajã language, the word xɛxó means tales, story, fable, narrative, myth. Myths are stories that …
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