Posts

Who is an Apetebi? : Her dos and don'ts

Image
In Ifa, there are specific roles that had been prescribed for an apetebi to ensure the development of home, the community, and the nation as a whole in line with the dictates of Olodumare. According to Ifa, an apetebi is the wife of Ifa, and not necessarily, the wife of a Babalawo or an ifa practitioner. A woman may be advised to have the symbol of Ifa on her person in order to solve a specific problem in life or to accelerate to the realization of certain goals for her while the husband may not be an Ifa practitioner at all.

The position of Ifa on homosexuality/lesbianism

Image
A lot had been written and said about the position of same gender lovers in Ifa religion . Some say that Ifa is sent on this practice, other say that Ifa is against it, while yet others say categorically that Ifa supports the practice.

What Ifa is: 10 amazing facts.

Image
Some do not what Ifa is especially those who practice other religions ( Christianity and Islam especially). Their perspective on Ifa is not good as they think Ifa is not from God. I have had different experiences of this from the Christianity and Islam followers which portray a bad image on  Ifa. Below are the 10 basic facts you should know about Ifa. 1: Ifa is the divine message of Olodumare (Almighty) to man-kind. 2: Ifa is the word of of Olodumare. 3: Ifa explains the basis for the existence of all things past, present and future. 4: Ifa transcends all the creatures and traditions of all things - man , animals, plants, rocks, wind and fire. 5: Ifa prescribes the spiritual/physical solution to all problems. 6: Ifa is the first, oldest and truest religion of mankind. 7: Orunmila, harbinger of the divine message of Olodumare (Ifa) is thus the first and truest Guardian of the universal secretes of existence. 8: Orunmila, in all things spiritual and ...

Woman blocked from Facebook because her name is ISIS

Image
27 year old Isis Thomas, from Bristol,UK was blocked from logging into her facebook account because of her first name. On Monday, Isis tried to log into her profile only to find Facebook asking her to change her name.

Portugal ‘Dream’ edging closer for Ronaldo

Image
Cristiano Ronaldo moved closer to his “dream” of finally landing Portugal a major international title after squeezing past Poland 5-3 on penalties in Marseille. Ronaldo endured a frustrating night in front of goal in his quest to match Michel Platini’s record of nine Euros finals goals. Portugal drew 1-1 with Poland at the end of 120 minutes of play. However, Ronaldo netted from the spot in the shootout to edge towards a crowning glory for what he described as an already “privileged” career having won three Champions Leagues and three World Player of the Year awards. “The dream is getting closer and anything can happen now. I’m not missing anything (in honours) and even if my career finished today I would still feel privileged,” said the Real Madrid star. “But I’ve always said, and I don’t hide it, that I would love to win a title with the national team. We’re on the right road.” Next up for Ronaldo’s Portugal is a semi-final meeting with either his Madrid teammate ...

Check out Kendall Jenner's $6.5 million home

Image
Kendall Jenner bought the renovated Hollywood Hills mansion of John Krasinski and Emily Blunt for $6.5 million.

15 amazing facts about Obatala

Image
Obatala which happens to be one of the great Yoruba deities has some facts you have to know. Below are 15 amazing facts you should know about him.

Apple opens talks to acquire Jay Z's Tidal

Image
Apple is allegedly in talks to acquire Tidal, a streaming-music service run by rapper and business mogul Jay Z. Buying Tidal would give Apple Music one less competitor in the streaming music space.

It’s Official!! Zlatan Ibrahimovic Confirms Man United Move

Image
The striker and French league player of the year who has been secretive about his next club after leaving PSG revealed on Twitter that he’ll be joining his former boss Jose Mourinho on Twitter.

Istanbul Airport Suspected ISIS Bombers Were Uzbek, Russian, Kyrgyz – Turkish Official

Image
Three suspected Islamic State (ISIS) suicide bombers who killed 43 people in a gun and bomb attack at Istanbul’s main airport this week were Russian, Uzbek and Kyrgyz nationals, a Turkish government official said on Thursday June 30. The suicide bombers opened fire to create panic outside, before two of them got inside the terminal building and blew themselves up. The third detonated his explosives at the entrance. At least 239 people were wounded in the attack. According to Reuters, the Turkey official who confirmed the terrorists’ nationalities, declined to be named because details of the investigation have not yet been released. Forensics teams had been struggling to identify the bombers from their limited remains, officials said earlier. “A medical team is working around the clock to conclude the identification process,” one of the officials said. Interior Minister Efkan Ala told parliament that evidence continued to point to ISIS responsibility and that the...