Episodes

The orisha Egungun may be one of the most misunderstood! Some say he is simply a spirit, others consider him as much orisha as any. Joseph Baba Ifa has come to provide the information for the Ifa community to arrive …

Baba Okana Meji is the 8th Odu in the Ifa Oracle! It is recognized as the sign where Chango descended from heaven! No Ifa study would be complete without investigating this Meji! Joseph Baba Ifa in this Our Roots Podcast …

Would you give up eternal life to save the world? Baba Obara Meji had to face this decision and more! Baba Obara Meji is the 7th Odu in the Oracle of Ifa! Watch as Joseph Baba Ifa delves deeper into …

What do all of the beads mean? Why are the accessories for said Orisha this color? Why do you guys wear those fluffy hats?!? These are all questions Joseph Baba Ifa has heard over the years from people interested in …

Baba Ojuani Meji is the 6th Odu in the divination system of Ifa! It speaks of the story when Sango proposed to Oya via the lizard! Or how about when people first started wearing Ounmilas's green and yellow necklace to …

Our Roots Podcast is releasing the 5th episode in its Meji series! Baba Irosun Meji is a sign full of mysteries and wisdom! Joseph Baba Ifa goes over the various pataki and info associated with this combination! If you want …

DJ Genesis of Alchemizing Energy interviews Joseph Baba Ifa again on Our Roots Podcast! This time around she has a bunch of intense new questions she wants to get Baba's opinion on! Don't miss this episode Family! #ifa #babal...

Baba Odi Meji is the 4th Odu in the Oracle of Ifa! This sign explains the divine position women hold in nature, and how they are critical to our existence! Watch this video to hear how the oceans were formed, …

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 …