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Adefumi Legacy
HRH Oba Efuntola Oseijeman Adelabu Adefunmi I, is one of the most important practitioners of Traditional African Religion in the Western Hemisphere. He is not only credited as the first initiated African-American, but also as one of the pioneers of cultural nationalism in America and the first African-American to be crowned King (of all Yoruba in the Americas and Canada).
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Quick Facts

• In 1959 Oseijeman Adefunmi became the first African-American Ol'Orisa.
• The Adefunmi family is recognized as the royal family of U.S. Diasporan Ab'Orisa by the Ooni of Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
• The Oyotunji lineage is over three decades old.
• Oyotunji Villagers were first to revive Egungun in America.
Oba Speaks
I remember the first time I came to Oyotunji African Village. It was 1970 and I was a little girl from New York.  I remember thinking "this is Africa". It has remained that for me to this day.  It requires you be authentic in your African soul.  It's a bridge home. 

Iya Igberohinjade Oludoye
 
 

 
 
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Ekaabo, Welcome to the Official website of Oyotunji Village and Orisa-Vodou Spirial Lineage.
Ekaabo, Welcome to the official website of Oyotunji Village and Orisa-Vodou Spiritual Lineage. This was designed for those that want to know more about the history of the Village, deepen their understanding of Yoruba Orisa culture, view historic photographs, read our annual Reading of the Year, check our calendar for upcoming Orisa events, catch up on important news and much more.
 
2008 Reading of the Year Is Here: Each Year Oyotunji conducts Ifa Divination, on behalf of the world, the United States, African-Americans and those within the Oyotunji Spiritual Lineage.
This complex and celebrated task provides all with insight and spiritual prescriptions that ensure a successful year for all.  See 'more' for a preview of what's in store for this year and how you can get your full version of the reading.
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02.26.08: H.R.H. Oba  Adejuyigbe Adefunmi II Returns to Key West for Film Premiere.:

The 2008 Annual Festival of Kings , Oct. 3-5th

Launches the Cultural Restoration Vision Tour…go to the Image Gallery for more on how you can be a part of the King's Entourage! 2009 marks the 50th year anniversary of the Orisha initiation of Oba Adelabu Efuntola Adefunmi I in Matanzas, Cuba 1959.  Oba A. E. Adefunmi II and Entourage will bring this African Cultural Extravaganza to your community. Experience the history, sounds and colorful presentations, rites of passage, rituals and ceremonies that restore the fiber of our families!

Register your city today!

 Egbe Oya is calling on all the children of the Mother of the Winds of Change to be a part of  this year's celebration. Call today for your tax deductible donations to the Festival where gifts of gratitude will be placed at the feet of the Force of Nature that moves in storms and Hurricanes. 

Join the one hundred thousand viewers that have experienced the creativity of Film Director, Ikokoagbo on WOYO TV!

Travel across the globe in the adventures from Eyes to the World.

Host Igberohinjade keeps you informed at least quarterly in the latest edition of Inside Oyotunji.

Great Benin Film Studios has partnered with Razor Sharp Entertainment, Beaufort. Look for the soon to be released Apollo South Talent Showcase DVD and other music video projects from Arayatoba productions.  

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