Mike is a Babalawo initiated in the Afro Cuban Lukumi tradition of Ifa! Having lived in Miami, he encountered Santeria culture repeatedly, but never considered the idea of practicing. An unexpected health scare led him to seek counsel from an Ifa priest that was able to provide assistance leading to his recovery. This led him down a path which ultimately led him to initiating into Obatala and the mysteries of Orunmila!

Watch this Our Roots Podcast episode with Joseph Baba Ifa to hear the story of a man who represents the future of what it means to be a Babalawo!

The Yoruba people produce more twins than any other clan in the world! So much so that they worship a deity to honor them, The Ibeji! Ifa’s focus is to procreate and multiply, providing medicines and remedies to combat infertility! Joseph Baba Ifa goes over these popular yet misunderstood energies that compose this Orisha! To learn more about the deity of fertility, prosperity, and protection watch this Our Roots Podcast episode!

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Wicca is a nature-based spirituality! Maybe you thought differently from all the movies you've been watching! In this video, Michele, a Wiccan and Ifa priestess of the Orisha Oshun, will help Joseph Baba Ifa demystify this beautiful tradition! I

If you've ever wondered how to practice the craft, don't miss this episode family!#wicca #wiccan #orisha

Ifa and Orisha accepts people from all walks of life! Eddie Figz is a Yemaya priest from Brooklyn, New York! His story is one of tribulation and triumph! Watch this interview to see him overcome a turbulent background that led him down a path to Orisha priesthood! Joseph Baba Ifa and Our Roots Podcast can assure you this is a riveting interview you don't want to miss!