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 at its own conclusions! If you want to know more about Egun this is the video for you Family! #egun #eggun #santeria

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 dissects the various verses in this combination to give you, the viewers, a better understanding of its mysteries! Enjoy Family! #chango #ifa #santeria

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 the mysteries of the 16 Meji, or Twin Kings of Ifa! This Our Roots Podcast episode will have stories about Shango initiating into Ifa and Olodumare having a very unpleasant dinner! Don’t miss this episode family! #ifa #santeria #isese

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 getting initiated into Santeria! Fashion plays a huge role in Yoruba Ifa culture! It is a statement that each practitioner makes based on their rank and Orisha! Baba will explain each of the various articles that can be seen on a practitioners person to demystify all that goes into t...

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 protect against death? All of these and more in this episode, Don't miss out family! #ifa #santeria #babalawo

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 to know about one of the few times things worked out between Oshun and Shango, or more about the staff of Ifa known as Opa Osun, Watch this video family! #chango #shango #oshun

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 #babalawo #santeria

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, or an epic story of combat where all of the other Odu's had to subdue this sign to be able to expel him from heaven!?! Get ready for this Our Roots Podcast episode family! #ifa #santeria #orisha

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 with my community respectfully? These may be some of the questions going through your mind before attending. Joseph Baba Ifa is going to get you ready so you look like a pro with this video! Don't miss this Our Roots Podcast episode so you know exactly how to move family! #ifa #orisha #...

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 where humankind is meant to fit into the grand scheme of Olodumares universe!#ifa #orunmila santeria

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 where humankind is meant to fit into the grand scheme of Olodumares universe! #ifa #orunmila santeria

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 responds to all of her questions based on Orunmila's sacred scripture! #ifa #santeria #orisha Alchemizing Energy YT: https://youtube.com/@alchemizingenergy

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 an end to your worries today! Watch this video to hear Baba's personal study regimen and techniques! #ifa #santeria #babalawo

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 the Ifa and Orisha community's benefit! Enjoy Family! #ifa #santeria #Orunla

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 father was a part of the famous “Dynamic Rockers” crew which helped spread the art of breakin’ across the globe! Don’t miss this episode if you want to get Vic’s opinion on Breakin’s first appearance in the Olympics, and the famous Raygun incident which he had a first row seat for !...

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 that led to the creation of this icon! In this episode Joseph Baba Ifa goes over the Lukumi and Isese perspective of this deity to give you all the information you need about him! Watch this video if you want to get to know who Ozun really is! #ozun #santeria #babalawo

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 they each play in the grand scheme of existence. Baba Ejiogbe is the first among them, and also the largest Odu there is to study! In it you can find the epic story that is Ifa’s creation myth! If you’re serious about learning Odu you have to watch this Our Roots Podcast episode on the...

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 and raw content, he has now become a successful YouTube influencer spreading a woke message to the masses! Watch this Our Roots Podcast episode as Joseph Baba Ifa delves into the mind of a man that refuses to be devoured by the matrix! Get ready to be awakened family! #papa...

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 solve all of those issues with this video! Ifa is more of a spiritual lifestyle than a religion! Those who practice it; eat, sleep, and breathe it without realizing! In the beginning for those who are not familiar with the culture, it can seem daunting, but once you know the key conce...

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 skyrocketed! Through a very chance meeting he discovered ATR’s, and since then his beliefs in Ifa have guided his journey. Watch this Our Roots Podcast episode to see Joseph Baba Ifa delve into the story of a man who has entrusted Santeria with his future! #toniiboii #ifa #santeria...

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 Chief Oluwole Ifakunle, The Aare Ago of Oyotunji, on the matter to answer all of the public’s questions! Our Roots Podcast sends its deepest condolences to the Royal Family in an episode meant to show the world the legacy of a great man! Oba Wa Ja O! #oyotunji #ifa #yoruba ...

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 he was exposed to various spiritualities, one of them being Ifa! Joseph Baba Ifa sits with him to discuss a journey which led to him becoming an Isese initiated Babalawo! Our Roots Podcast Family, Don’t Miss This Episode! #ifa #isese #babalawo Igi O/Meji Contact information: Phone: ...

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, and how she juggles her spirituality while being a mom and entrepreneur! Don't miss this episode family! #agayu #santeria #palomayombe

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 Orishas? Joseph Baba is going to address these questions and more in this Our Roots Podcast episode with Odu based information that is going to blow you away family! Don't miss it! #ifa #orisha #selfinitiation