Episodes

Going to your first Ifa Orisha function can be intimidating. You're learning a bunch of new things and don't wanna make a mistake! How do I salute this priest? What are the rules in a drumming? How do I interact …

Baba Iwori Meji is the third sign of the Ifa Oracle! Joseph Baba Ifa continues his analysis of the sixteen major Odu with possibly the most imposing of them all! Baba Iwori Meji speaks of nature, the animal kingdom, and …

Baba Iwori Meji is the third sign of the Ifa Oracle! Joseph Baba Ifa continues his analysis of the sixteen major Odu with possibly the most imposing of them all! Baba Iwori Meji speaks of nature, the animal kingdom, and …

Have you ever wondered what Ifa has to say about some of the other popular religions of the world? If so, this is the Our Roots Podcast episode for you! Collaborating with Alchemizing Energy's Dj Genesis, Joseph Baba Ifa resp...

With at least 400K verses of Ifa in existence, it's easy to get lost in all this info! Do you have the burning desire to study Ifa but don't know where to begin? Joseph Baba Ifa is going to put …

Baba Oyekun Meji is the second Odu in the Ifa oracle! Known as the Prince of Darkness, it is also the oldest sign in the spirituality. Joseph Baba Ifa in this episode will recite various stories from this sign for …

Kid Glyde is a B-Boy from New York City! You may have seen him in the documentary “Breakin’ on the One”, Dancing next to your favorite rapper, or as a judge in the Olympics for Breakdancing! Hailing from Queens, his …

Have you ever seen that metal rooster some people have above their door, That’s Ozun! Also known as Osun, it is one of the most recognizable orishas within Ifa! Always standing upright, most people are unaware of the concepts...

Ifa is an oracular system from Africa composed of 256 Odu, or signs! Based on requests from our viewers, Joseph Baba Ifa will be releasing a video explaining each of the 16 Meji, or Holy twins, along with the role …

You may know Papa Duck from one of his hit songs such as “Pat Dat”, but things have changed! The Belle Glade, Fl rapper has completely reinvented himself without losing his identity in the process! Known for his uncut lyrics …

Do you feel like you’re not doing enough in your spiritual routine? Are you not seeing results from all the effort you’re putting in? Do you ever wonder if you’re doing it correctly? Joseph Baba Ifa is here to help …

Tonii Boii is a rapper from Orlando, Fl! Raised in the Parramore section of Orange County, he took to writing poetry at an early age to cope with his environment. After the tragic loss of his friend, his music career …

HRH, Oba Adejuyigbe Adefunmi II, reigned over the Oyotunji village in South Carolina for nearly 20 years! He suddenly passed away recently leaving the global Yoruba community in shock and despair! Joseph Baba Ifa interviews C...

Igi is a Babalawo from Miami whose family hails from Trinidad! Upon arriving he was exposed to all of the influences Dade County has to offer. As a result he became incarcerated as a young man. In the penal system …

Thanya Agayu is a santera from California. She is the owner of Ashe Imports and the Co-host of Brujo 101 Podcast! In this Our Roots Podcast episode she goes over a lifetime of Orisha practice, initiation into Palo Mayombe, an...

If Ifa is the birthright of all people, why do I need to pay an elder to initiate me? Why can't I just read a paper, follow the directions, and do it myself? If that's the case who initiated the …

Iyami Osoronga Pt.2 has arrived! After an amazing response from the Our Roots Podcast community, Baba Joseph wasted no time in coming out with a second installment to one of our best episodes of all time! Watch this video to …

When you hear the word Voodoo what comes to mind? Zombies? Dolls getting pricked with needles? People coming into trance? Our Roots Podcast is here to dispel all the myths about this beautiful spirituality! Joseph Baba Ifa in...

Joseph Baba Ifa's YouTube channel was created back in 2018 in his grandmothers back room under his wife Poroye's motivation. The channel now has nearly 900 videos and 65k subscribers! Needless to say a lot of things have chan...

Imagine a process that has been recorded for 10,000 years still being around! The Odu Agbaye, or sign of the year, is a tradition that has been around even longer than that! It is conducted once a year in Ifa’s …

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Everyone's got questions about Ifa nowadays. Our Roots Podcast wants to provide you the information you're looking for! In this episode Joseph Baba Ifa takes on a bunch of your questions, giving viewers the facts and dispelli...

Iyami Oso-What?!? The Iyami Osorongo are ancestral feminine deities that have been around since the dawn of time! Known as the bodyguards of Olodumare, they are the energies that install sickness into our bodies when our Ori ...

Baba Ifakunle is an Ifa Priest from New York City who has practiced African Traditional Religions for decades. Born to Caribbean parents, from a young age he knew the importance of culture and tradition. Known as "The Babalaw...