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86Nigerian Women and Their "Gele"
Though the wearing of Gele is common-place for women in the Nigerian Culture, one culture that's especially noted for wearing the Gele in both its casual and sophisticated form is the Yoruba Culture. Yoruba women can always be seen at home, in the market, at church, and special occasions, such as, a wedding, birthday, and chieftaincy parties wearing some form of Gele. Thus, the Gele has now become a fashion statement. In fact, to wear the traditional yoruba buba and iro without a gele will be co
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81Nigeria, the crude oil curse
Nigeria, the crude oil curse Nigeria, a nation generously endowed with human and natural resources, of late has fallen on bad and sad times. The cause of this self inflicted tragedy is not far fetched. It is not unconnected with the crude...
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78To Be an Ifa Priest
It saddens me to say that the people in this religion have forgotten the true meaning of its existence. It is too unconditionally support an individual through religious work; and their lives/karma becoming better as a result of our interaction....
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81Heroic Journey in Amos Tutuola's Palm-Wine Drinkard
The Palm-Wine Drinkard is an excellent example of the heroic journey informed by traditional African story-telling and folktales.
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78Esoteric Yoruba Myth of Creation. Olofin, Olosi and Obatala.
ÈGBÈ ÓDÙN OLÓFIN – The Family OLOFIN'S Secret Ogbó, ató, OLÓFIN á gbà é - Long Life, may OLÓFIN Bless you!!! Òrúnmìlà Èlà mo yin Àború, Òrúnmìlà Èlà mo yin Àboyè, Òrúnmìlà Èlà mo yin Àboşíşe ...
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76How to cook Ofada Rice
Nigeria is a country that is as diversified as its people, with over 250 different languages and cultures.. The country is the largest black nation in the world. The people are known to be very hospitable and kind to visitors. They expect you to eat...
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76Becoming a Practitioner in Santeria
Every so often, I get an email with the question "how can I get started in practicing Santeria." Most of the time the question is from someone which is not close to any of the major cities where orisha worship is practiced in the U.S.. You can tell...
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74Voodoo and Hoodoo Spirituality
An insightful look into Hoodoo and Voodoo. How to incorporate these into your Pagan Path. Folk magic is an interesting tradition and addition to make to your current spiritual path. These practices have been around for hundreds of years and far predate New Age practice.
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74Waist Beads
Waist beads are worn by many including myself for a variety of reasons. Waist beads are made of crystals, gemstones and beads. They are incorporated into many styles, patterns, colors and sizes; some stones used are known for healing properties. They can be worn for body embellishment, royalty, adoration and decoration.
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75Great Quotes To Inspire
I have always admired people who could interject a great quote into their conversation, not forced; but individuals who are cable of letting it roll off their tongue. I love watching "Frazier" you know him Dr. Frazier Crane. His intellectual...
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