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The Ọmọlúàbí is a Yorùbá philosophical and cultural concept to describe a person of absolute goodness--An e pitome of humanity. The Ọmọlúàbí concept signifies courage, hard work, humility and respect, etc. An Ọmọlúàbí is a person of honor who understands the benefits of hard work, respects the rights of others, and gives to the community in deeds and in action. Above all, an Ọmọlúàbí is a person of high integrity.

Sanpona, referred to as the divinity of Small pox was divined aspect of communal diseases- Epidemics. In other to prevent epidemics like small pox, chicken pox, measles and other deadly diseases, this divinity is worshiped among the Yoruba. The concept Sanpoona was developed among the Yoruba when they began to live in close communities within large cities. That period is identified as the Oduduwa Age and cities affected were initially, probably, in the northern areas of the Oyo kingdom.

Elagbara is the Oriki name of Esu in the diaspora. Countries like Brazil, Cuba, Trinidad and Tobago called him this name, the question is, is Esu referred to as Elegbaa in the Yorubaland? Yes, Esu has different kinds of oriki (praises names) but when he is being praised by his devotees he is not addressed as Elegbaa, he is called ALAGBARA which means the POWERFUL PERSON. So, how did the word "ELEGBAA" formed? Chief FAMA clarified her investigation. See below.

“Miracle can take place in any form, while we are praying on any matter if Olodumare is ready to give immediate answers to the prayer” Prayers is defined as a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deity. Wikipedia opines that “Prayer can be a form of  religious practice , may be either individual or communal and take place in public or in private. It may involve the use of words, song or complete silence”.

The attitude of the of Oba of Lagos, Oba Akiolu towards the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi on Tuesday at a public function has been a trending issues on the internet. Opininos, views by various Nigerians both at home and abroad have been shared as most of their comments attacked the Oba of Lagos for his lack respect he shown towards the Ooni of Ife. Below is an article by a Facebook user also a Babalawo on the the issue.

Following the show of perceived animosity publicly displayed by the Oba of Lagos, Riliwan Akiolu towards The Imperial Majesty, The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, at an event in Lagos, Nigerians have been bearing their minds on the scene.

The blood sacrifice is a process of slaughtering and using the blood of the sacrificial animals such as pigeon, cock, hen, guinea fowl, duck, tortoise, he goat, she goat, ram, sheep, pig, cow, It should be noted that, as a diviner, you cannot do without blood sacrifice. One is not committing any crime by killing these animals; afterall we do slaughter chickens or other animals for consumption. The reason why these animals have to be killed is stipulated in Irosun Meji where God sent Oodua to the Earth. He gave him a rope so that he can hold the world  together .1n order to succeed in his mission, he consulted diviner who advised him to perform sacrifice with two goats., two sheep, food items etc. 

 I saw this while surfing the web then i decided to share to know your take on it. The Oba (king) of Lagos, Oba Riliwan Akinolu publicly insults the Ooni of Ife at a public function.. This is not suppose to be so. Watch and share your view on it....

Well, what can I say?. All but thank you to Olodumare The Supreme Being for adding another year to my years, he has shown me nothing but love ever since I was born. What about the Irunmole, My Orí? They have been merciful to me. The guidance they have given me, which they are still giving makes me understand how to go about life. They defeat my eleninis (enemies), protected me from any evil/ajogun in this life.

An Ifa Priest and National Social Secretary of the Ifa Council, Baba-Awo Awogbemiga Bogunmbe, has revealed the readiness of traditional religion worshipers to assist the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to uncover owners of  monies recently found by the anti-graft agency in different parts of the country.