Ifa, Babalawo

Ifa, Babalawo Links

• Ijo Orunmila A compendium of tales that present the spectrum of Yoruba beliefs and cosmology, with selected prayers to the Orishas.
  
• Ifa: Guide of Our Foreparents Odu Ifa translated from the Yoruba: Eji Ogbe, Òtúrá-rerá, Òtúrá-Ògúnndá ; and photos of a Babalawo and his divining tools.
  
• Ifa Divination Poetry Excerpts of translations of Odu Ifa, by Wande Abimbola.
  
• Ile Ifa Jalumi of Chicago, Illiniois A traditional Orisa'Ifa community practicing the spiritual tradition of the indigenous people of Yoruba, Nigeria. A variety of spiritual services and rituals are available for the sincere seeker of Iwa-Pele.
  
• The Oracle of Ifa and the Verdict of the Court English version of an article by Wim Haan, examining a court case in Holland around a failed attempt to deprogram practitioners from the African Ifa religion.
  
• E Kaabo - Awo Study Center A site where you can learn about the Yoruba religion of Ifa, includes a classroom, a forum, news, a gallery and links. A Yoruba dictionary is also provided.
  
• The Ancestral Call An online newsletter dedicated to the Ifa Religion and Culture. Website includes an African history bulletin board, articles on the meaning of Ifa, a marketplace, and links.
  
• Ifa - The Living Word of the Creator Homepages of Babalawos Ifa Lasha and AwoGbade include information on Ifa, Odu, pictures, and links to other spiritual sites.
  
• Iwa Pele Article on one of the primary spiritual principles of Ifa, the concept of Iwa Pele, or good character.
  
• Indigenous Faith of Africa, Inc. Website of organization headed by Chief Babalawo Adedoja E. Aluko, based in Florida, includes photos, information on Yoruba worship and contact information for their newsletter.
  
• Jaap Verduijn's Dutch Church of Ifa African Traditional Church of Ifa/Orisha in Holland.
  
• Ifá A brief introduction to Ifa and Odu, from Lucumi Babalawo, Baba Eyiogbe.
  
• African Shrine Site of Chief Adebolu Fatunmise, based in Atlanta, GA, contains information on the Ifa religion, Odu Ifa, Babalawos, and other aspects of the priesthood of Orunmila. This site also has a large photo gallery, and music.
  
• Ile Otitu Orunmila Learn some fundamentals of the Ifa tradition, find links to other sites about African Traditional cultures and religions, take a look at the reading for the year, and sign the guest book.
  
• Babalawo Fagbemi Oniko Melli A Babalawo Oluwo born in the Province of Pinar del Rio, Cuba in the year of Oshun. A short biography, and history of his initiations.
  
• Cultural Expressions A multimedia, multi-layered site with information about African Traditional Religion in the Diaspora, focusing on Ifa and Yoruba culture.
  
• Ifa Foundation of North America IFNA integrates West African Ifa, Santeria, Candomble, and Lucumi into a logical, useful religion for Westerners. Site features weekly classroom updates on divination and the Orisas, Orisa art gallery, and notification about workshops and initiations.