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The full title of today's episode is: “They thought they buried me; They did not know I am a seed” In this community conversation from June 2023, SAND co-founders Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo host Bayo Akomolafe and Chief Oluwo Fayemi peeling back the layers of history and tap into the wellspring of resilience that resides within us all. Weaving Bayo's wisdom and Chief Oluwo Obafemi's ancestral knowledge, they enture into this mystical landscape, navigating the intricacies of existence, embracing the profound beauty of the unfolding journey. Bayo Akomolafe (Ph.D.), rooted with the Yoruba people in a more-than-human world, is the father to Alethea and Kyah, the grateful life-partner to Ije, son and brother. A widely celebrated international speaker, posthumanist thinker, poet, teacher, public intellectual, essayist, and author of two books, These Wilds Beyond our Fences: Letters to My Daughter on Humanity's Search for Home (North Atlantic Books) and We Will Tell our Own Story: The Lions of Africa Speak, Bayo Akomolafe is the Founder of The Emergence Network and host of the online postactivist course, ‘We Will Dance with Mountains'. He currently lectures at Pacifica Graduate Institute, California and University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont. He sits on the Board of many organizations including Science and Non-Duality (US) and Ancient Futures (Australia). In July 2022, Dr. Akomolafe was appointed the inaugural Global Senior Fellow of University of California's (Berkeley) Othering and Belonging Institute. He has also been appointed Senior Fellow for The New Institute in Hamburg, Germany. He is the recipient of the New Thought Leadership Award 2021 and the Excellence in Ethnocultural Psychotherapy Award by the African Mental Health Summit 2022. Chief Oluwo Obafemi Fayemi Epega is a world-renowned Babalawo and the founder of O.I.D.S.I. (Obafemi Institute for the Divine & Universal Study of Ifa). He was initiated as a priest of Obatala in 2004, and received his Tefa in 2005. He strongly believes that the restoration and preservation of African divine sciences and traditions can restore psychological balance and personal empowerment to all people. A lecturer, teacher and healer and the author of Who is Sambo?, Baba Femi has facilitated Ifa workshops all over the world. He has been invited to share his knowledge and insight on countless radio shows, major universities and colleges. In addition to overseeing more than 400 ceremonies and rituals, Baba Femi has either directly facilitated, or served as the principal liaison for the initiations of more than 50 Ifa and Olorisha priests. With the blessings of Olodumare, his ancestors, and Ifa, this life has allowed him to fully embrace and experience that which his heart has chosen. He is proud to be an African American man, native Houstonian, descendant of slaves, priest of Ifa, teacher, author, mentor, son, a friend to many, a loving husband, and most importantly, an honorable father. We invite you to connect further with Bayo Akomolafe in an immersive recording from the SAND co-presentation Three Black Men Trauma, Ritual & the Promise of the Monstrous live in Los Angeles from June 2023 with your guides: Bayo Akomolafe, Orland Bishop, and Resmaa Menakem for nearly six hours of talks, video, and explorations.
Full video: https://youtu.be/8SdNEC6vMzY . Chief Oluwo Obafemi Fayemi Epega (Baba Femi) is a world-renowned Babalawo and the founder of O.I.D.S.I. (Obafemi Institute for the Divine & Universal Study of Ifa). He was initiated as a priest of Obatala in January 2004, and received his Tefa in February 2005 from the late Oluwo Dr. Afolabi Epega at the Epega Compound in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. He strongly believes that the restoration and preservation of African divine sciences and traditions can restore psychological balance and personal empowerment to all people. In this talk, he shares the strategies and steps to allow us to make Generational Change. https://www.obafemi.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/get-on-code/message
How to make Generational Change, A talk from Baba Femi. Chief Oluwo Obafemi Fayemi Epega is a world-renowned Babalawo and the founder of O.I.D.S.I. (Obafemi Institute for the Divine & Universal Study of Ifa). He was initiated as a priest of Obatala in January 2004, and received his Tefa in February 2005 from the late Oluwo Dr. Afolabi Epega at the Epega Compound in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. He strongly believes that the restoration and preservation of African divine sciences and traditions can restore psychological balance and personal empowerment to all people. Born Stephen Benjamin Clark Mackey on December 30, 1957 in Houston, TX, Chief Oluwo Obafemi Fayemi Epega is the fifth child of Vivian and Fletcher Mackey, Sr., and the father of four boys: Stephen Jr., Corey, Sheldon and Jordan. Baba Femi is the author of the book entitled “Who is Sambo?”, and has also established a substantial YouTube presence for himself via Ifa-related lectures and classes over the years. He has been a diligent scholar of, as well as an active practitioner of Ifa for more than a decade. As a lecturer, teacher and healer, Baba Femi has facilitated Ifa workshops all over the world, including Mexico, Australia, Brazil, Europe and the Caribbean. He has been invited to share his knowledge and insight on countless radio shows, as well as on major university and college campuses. He has also participated as a panelist, in conjunction with prominent Black psychologists, in comprehensive discussions regarding the assessment and improvement of the mental and spiritual health of the Black community. In addition to overseeing more than 400 ceremonies and rituals, Baba Femi has either directly facilitated, or served as the principal liaison for the initiations of more than 50 Ifa and Olorisha priests. With the blessings of Olodumare, his ancestors, and Ifa, this life has allowed him to fully embrace and experience that which his heart has chosen. He is proud to be an African American man, native Houstonian, descendant of slaves, priest of Ifa, teacher, author, mentor, son, a friend to many, a loving husband, and most importantly, an honorable father. Focused on #Empowerment, specifically #BlackEmpowerment, the Get On Code (The Fly Guy Show), is built on the #EmpowermentAgenda. #GetOnCodeShow #GetOnCodePodcast #TheFlyGuysShow Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Email TheFlyGuysShow@gmail.com . Private Money for Real Estate Investments: PositiveVibesFinancial@gmail.com Invest with Acorns: https://www.acorns.com/invite?code=zd3daa Invest in stocks via STASH: https://get.stashinvest.com/sekosq72j Fix your credit: https://positivevibes.myecon.net/my-credit-system/ Healthy Health & Beauty products: http://commonscents4u.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/get-on-code/message
Chief Oluwo Obafemi Fayemi Epega aka Baba Femi has his thoughts. #GetOnCode - Will Jesus Fix It? (A theological question). #GetOnCode - Higher #Covid19 rates, Systemic issues, political neglect, domestic violence, higher #poverty rates, lower academic scores, higher unprepared parenthood rates, higher self-hate, etc. Will Jesus or #Christianity provide answers and actions to solve the problems that WE face in OUR communities? Seko's question isn't "Can Jesus fix it?", his question is "WILL Jesus fix it". Chief Oluwo Obafemi Fayemi Epega has his thoughts. Chief Oluwo Obafemi Fayemi Epega is a world-renowned #Babalawo and the founder of O.I.D.S.I. (Obafemi Institute for the Divine & Universal Study of Ifa). He was initiated as a #priest of #Obatala in January 2004, and received his Tefa in February 2005 from the late Oluwo Dr. Afolabi Epega at the Epega Compound in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. He strongly believes that the restoration and preservation of African divine sciences and traditions can restore psychological balance and personal empowerment to all people. Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Email TheFlyGuysShow@gmail.com . On Code (formerly The Fly Guy Show) is a series of Conscious Melaninated conversations focused on solving OUR situations via #Empowerment. Led by the Power Broker @SekoVarner, with a host of Fly Folk and Platformers, OUR show gives you stuff you need to know with an underlying focus on Black (Afro-Melaninated) Economics, Uplift, and politics. Join us with yOUR comments as WE discuss Uplift, Conscious Consumerism, Business activity, Social progress, and Community activism with fellow investors, educators, business people, authors, content creators, and community activists. #EmpowermentAgenda --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/get-on-code/message
Chief Oluwo Obafemi Fayemi Epega is a world-renowned Babalawo and the founder of O.I.D.S.I. (Obafemi Institute for the Divine & Universal Study of Ifa). He was initiated as a priest of Obatala in January 2004, and received his Tefa in February 2005 from the late Oluwo Dr. Afolabi Epega at the Epega Compound in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. He strongly believes that the restoration and preservation of African divine sciences and traditions can restore psychological balance and personal empowerment to all people. In addition to overseeing more than 400 ceremonies and rituals, Baba Femi has either directly facilitated, or served as the principal liaison for the initiations of more than 50 Ifa and Olorisha priests. With the blessings of Olodumare, his ancestors, and Ifa, this life has allowed him to fully embrace and experience that which his heart has chosen. He is proud to be an African American man, native Houstonian, descendant of slaves, priest of Ifa, teacher, author, mentor, son, a friend to many, a loving husband, and most importantly, an honorable father. The Obafemi Institute for the Divine & Universal Study of Ifa (OIDSI) is committed to promoting sustainable health and well-being among all practitioners. The programs are designed to elevate and motivate on an individual, family and community basis. The mission is to improve the quality of life and provide a holistic approach on a physical, mental and spiritual level through programs, education and community unity. obafemi.org foshoenergywork.com/sacredorgasmicliving opening music: vanark.bandcamp.com/track/2-late-night-lights arkteknologies.wordpress.com/
Baba Femi dances the dance of her people while the party attempts to infiltrate Lord Andrew's private collection.
The day of the Gooddough Gala has arrived. But before the party, Baba Femi has a special dinner date...
Andy and Irri take a trip to the mansion to secure a way inside, Tye buys some ingredients, and Baba Femi writes a love letter.
After a shocking revelation about Baba Femi's artifact, our heroes investigate the village temple for more clues.
After arriving in Baba Femi's village, our heroes are accosted by more aggressive reptiles...
Elite Muzik Radio Episode 43 features tunes from Kari Faux, Jimi Tents, ELHAE, Guordan Banks and more.Tracklist Mess Kid - SWM (0:05) Alicia Keys & Kaytranada - Sweet F'in Love (2:29) QUIÑ - SOLO (4:15) Duckwrth - RAREPANTHER (6:09) K. Forest - Guidance (feat. Baba Femi) (7:28) Hodgy - Barbell (8:50) Kari Faux - Law Of Attraction (11:56) Joyce Wrice And Kay Franklin - Play Pretend (13:38) Jimi Tents - 400 (15:55) Common&PJ-Unfamiliar(17:50) ScHoolboy Q - Overtime (feat. Miguel & Justine Skye) (19:58) Abir - Girls (21:43) DrewHoward - NoPressure (feat. BirthdayBoy)(22:56) Elhae - Love A Nigga(24:54) August Alsina - Drugs (26:59) Guordan Banks - Keep You In Mind (Remix)(feat. ChrisBrown)(28:34) H.E.R. - Losing(31:14) Tinashe - Sacrifices (33:43) RAY BLK - Patience(Freestyle)(37:39) Mila J - Down(40:38) Drew Scott - Secrets(43:02) Brooke Valentine - Craig(46:02) Tayla Parx - Do Not Answer (49:30) Kiersten - Standards(52:02)
Healing Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome with Baba Femi Ifa Priest, Historian & Author