Traditional religions thriving in T&T

Traditional religions thriving in T&T*

Visiting Ifa priest...

• Published on Oct 10, 2015, 9:02 pm AST
• By Verdel Bishop
  
  
  

  RICH CULTURE’: The Araba of Osogbo, Chief Ifayemi Elebuibon. —Photo: VERDEL BISHOP

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• The Araba of Osogbo, chief Ifayemi Elebuibon, is in Trinidad as part of celebrations to mark the first National Isese Festival (a celebration of this country’s African spiritual traditions). Chief Elebuibon, a renowned traditionalist and foremost Ifa priest in Nigeria said Ifa and Orisha (traditional religion derived from West Africa) spirituality in Trinidad is very rich.  He has called for more tolerance and understanding of traditional religions like Orisha to prevent its deterioration. 
• Following on the heels of a successful Isese Festival at the Centre of Excellence, yesterday, Chief Elebuibon will participate in the annual Ogun Festival at Ile Isokan, Niles Trace, Febeau Village, San Juan. Chief Elebuibon will also be the feature speaker at a lecture on the creation story of the Yoruba people which will be held at City Hall, Knox Street in Port of Spain, on Tuesday October 13 at 4 p.m.
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