Orisa Lifestyle Academy

Orisa Lifestyle Academy The Orisa Lifestyle Academy is the world leader in education and training.

The Orisa Lifestyle Academy was founded by Obafemi Origunwa, MA, who is a world renowned author, public speaker and teacher. Through this experience he has learned strategies & techniques that generate extraordinary results for people from a broad range of backgrounds & philosophies. To date, he has helped over 50 thousand people develop personal rituals that energize their highest aspirations and inspire others to do the same.

Are you ready for 2026 to be a breakthrough year for you, emotionally, financially and spiritually? Araba Lanre Okemuyiw...
12/13/2025

Are you ready for 2026 to be a breakthrough year for you, emotionally, financially and spiritually? Araba Lanre Okemuyiwa and I will be together in Abeokuta doing New Year Readings between December 21-January 6, 2026.

Set your appointment for a New Year Reading:

ObafemiO.com/annual-reading.html



How many priests does it take to save the world?
12/13/2025

How many priests does it take to save the world?

Ogun is the indispensable orisa. Without him, there can be no progress, no advancement, no civilization. Ironically, Og...
12/13/2025

Ogun is the indispensable orisa. Without him, there can be no progress, no advancement, no civilization. Ironically, Ogun is the most savage and dreadful orisa of all:

Atoto! Arere!
Silence! Stillness!
Let no one talk; let not one utensil touch another
We are here
Let nobody pound new yam
Let no one grind a single thing
Do not let me hear any crying children
Let every woman breastfeed her child
On the day Ogun descended from the hilltop, he wore a bright red tunic, a cloth of blood!
He caused many a man to burn his p***s
He cause many a woman to slash open her va**na
The owner of iron!
The enraged orisa who bites himself!
The fire that drives thieves away, that changes the color of iron and devours the wicked
Do not harm me!
He was taken to Póngà
He ruined Póngà!
He was taken to Àkò Ire
He ruined Àkò Ire!
We took Ogun to the river
He divided the river in half
The terrible one, who strikes fear in the hearts of men
Ogun of Ogboro eats dogs and we give him dogs
Ogun of Onire needs blood
Ogun Molamola eats mashed beans
Ogun, who controls razors, eats hair
Ogun, who controls circumcision, feeds on snails
Ogun, who controls carvers, feeds on wood
Suminiwa, Ajokeopo
Oh! I am afraid of Ogun!
Ogun, whose long hands can save children from the abyss
Save me!*

When Sango went into battle, he needed something that would assure him the victory. Naturally, he went to consult with Ogun.

Ofun i dun
Osunsun i dun
Cast Ifá for Ogun
The one who would mold edun for Sango
- Holy Odu OfunOgunda

Ogun promised Sango a weapon that would make him incomparable to anything the world had ever seen!

Ifa says that Ogun's work is incontrovertible! Those who wish to deny his power only deceive themselves. By force or by fire, those who walk with Ogun will surely conquer.

Ogun molded edun - thunder stone - for Sango. Then, Sango went into battle and threw edun. Sango laid his adversaries completely FLAT. Now, they advised Sango, "...But don't you dare forget about Ogun!" And so, Sango shows deference to Ogun Lakaye, Osin Imole! Ogun ye! Mo ye!

My father, Ogun! I salute you! Let the world know that I am your child! Àse!

Obafemi Origunwa, MA | OrisaLifestyle.com


* Pemberton, John. The Dreadful God and the Divine King. Africa's Ogun, pg 105-106

If you don’t stand for something, you will fall for anything! Isese is not for the faint of heart. Many people like the ...
12/13/2025

If you don’t stand for something, you will fall for anything! Isese is not for the faint of heart. Many people like the look. Others enjoy the idea. But a few are dedicated to the lifestyle! We did it with no money. We did it with no followers. We did it when it was unpopular and underappreciated. By the grace of our mighty and majestic ancestors, we will do it even more as our resources and wisdom increase! Àse!

Obafemi Origunwa, MA | OrisaLifestyle.com

The one who says it cannot be done is not allowed to obstruct the one who is actually doing it! The moment you take a po...
12/13/2025

The one who says it cannot be done is not allowed to obstruct the one who is actually doing it! The moment you take a position, there will be opposition. This is the nature of life. Without resistance, you cannot become stronger.

So, do not be distracted by your adversaries, opponents and detractors. Instead, let them strengthen your focus on the mission that brought you to life! Remember, destiny is greater than circumstances. Let your ori continue to place you beyond the reach of your enemies! Àse!

They will think it is because of charms! Let them declare that you are using sorcery! They don’t know that it is merely the power of your ori! Ori is your creator, not man! It is ori alone! Let your ori be as strong as Ogun, and as wise as Orunmila! Àse!

I am looking for leaders who are determined to improve the world through positive influence. If that’s you, find out how Oloye Obafemi Origunwa and the Orisa Lifestyle Academy can help you take your life to the highest level possible.

Join us today: Orisalifestyle.com

A person without history is like a tree without roots. The problem is, Where do you start? The family tree? DNA? A root...
12/12/2025

A person without history is like a tree without roots. The problem is, Where do you start? The family tree? DNA? A roots reading?

More and more, African Americans are waking up to the importance of connecting with their ancestors but they cannot figure out where to start.

In my work, I have helped well over 50 thousand people to create small habits that have a big impact on their ancestral connections.

Firstly, you must raise your awareness by learning specific information about your ancestors, including their names, interests and major life events. Steer clear of generalities and vagueness.

Secondly, you must recognize the emotional significance of your relationship to your ancestors. Recall what it's like to be among family, even when it's not your own. The love, trust and comfort of family is completely unique. When you strengthen your ancestral bonds, you also expand your sense of family connection beyond those who are physically present.

Thirdly, you must take action. Like all relationships, your ancestral connection requires consistent activity. That is, you need to create time and space to commune with them. Setting up an altar, making offerings and accepting guidance from your ancestors are all part of the process.

Without awareness, emotional connection and consistent action, you will remain a stranger to your ancestors. No matter how much personal success you achieve, it will never fill the emptiness that results from feeling that you don't belong.

If you're truly committed to discovering your ancestral identity, start your practice today.

Visit: OrisaLifestyle.com and check out the video series, OrisaLifestyle for beginners on the home page.

Orisa Lifestyle Holiday Toolkit is a ceremonial guidebook that restores sacred rhythm to everyday life through culturall...
12/12/2025

Orisa Lifestyle Holiday Toolkit is a ceremonial guidebook that restores sacred rhythm to everyday life through culturally rooted celebrations. Drawing from Yoruba tradition and African American ancestral wisdom, it offers a series of seasonal holidays—including New Year’s, Ancestor Remembrance, and Family Blessings—each complete with preparation steps, prayers, rituals, and reflection prompts. Cloth, water, and spoken word become sacred tools, while offerings are simplified to foster universal participation. Created by Obafemi Origunwa, MA, this toolkit empowers families, facilitators, and spiritual leaders to bring about the Good Condition through intentional gatherings grounded in character, community, and ancestral reverence.

Order in time for the Holiday Season: ObafemiO.com/publications




You are the average of the people you spend the most time with. So, if you want to improve your quality of life, know th...
12/12/2025

You are the average of the people you spend the most time with. So, if you want to improve your quality of life, know that your social circle must improve as well:

Ifa declares that whenever we wake up
We must share wisdom with one another
We must not wake up at dawn and lay the foundation of foolishness Whatever we deliberate upon that is not satisfactory
Let us consult our Ikin
Ifa’s message for Paraka
Owner of multi-coloured Egungun costume
When going to take wonderful step under the banyan tree
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
The face costume tore in front
The back flap of the costume tore at the back of the neck
The case of Paraka as called for the deliberation of all Mariwo
Now Eriwo heeee
Agan heeeee
Eriwo move round
Agan move round
Eriwo come and watch this spectacle Agan come and watch this spectacle Before long, not too far
Join us in the midst of all blessings of life.
Holy Odu Oturupon Wonnifa

Make no mistake about it, there are people who know more about health than others. Some know more about investments. And others are more well-versed in politics. The key is to identify those people and avail yourself of their expertise.

What do you need to know in order to benefit from the wisdom of wise people? Who do you need to be in order for them to trust you with their wisdom?

Obafemi Origunwa, MA OrisaLifestyle.com

Years ago, I read a prayer recited at the beginning of an orisa festival. The supplicant asked for the event to be femal...
12/12/2025

Years ago, I read a prayer recited at the beginning of an orisa festival. The supplicant asked for the event to be female, which is synonymous with gentle, calm and composed. We give thanks for the gentle waters of feminine energy. May we continue to embody the cool spirit of feminine grace. Àse!

Obafemi Origunwa, MA | OrisaLifestyle.com

"Whoever desires the ends desires the means to that end. Back in the day, I was an aspiring musician. My first teacher,...
12/11/2025

"Whoever desires the ends desires the means to that end. Back in the day, I was an aspiring musician. My first teacher, Babalade was an accomplished jazz man and orisa priest. One day, we were talking and I asked him about using an African drumming method for learning the trumpet. He thought that was "interesting" but explained how each art has its own discipline. "Once you master the trumpet fundamentals, you can play it any way you like. " Dizzy, Miles and Morgan each revolutionized the trumpet. But everything was based on the same fundamentals. In other words, there is a method to the madness. The fundamentals of orisa lifestyle is a class designed to teach you the most important elements of spiritual freedom and creativity. Learn more at www.OrisaLifestyle.com"

Obafemi Origunwa, MA

We knelt down in heaven to receive our destinies. That is akunleyan. We became anxious because of what we met in the wor...
12/11/2025

We knelt down in heaven to receive our destinies. That is akunleyan. We became anxious because of what we met in the world. That is adayeba. Dont you know that we cannot alter destiny without returning to heaven?

Be patient with what you have chosen. Rest assured that who you are and what you have is exactly what the world needs. As you learn to be the best version of yourself, your contribution will improve. In the process, you will also make the world a better place.

I am looking for leaders who are ready to improve the world through positive influence. If that is you, find out how Obafemi Origunwa and the Orisa Lifestyle Academy can help you take your practice and your life to the next level.

Join us today: OrisaLifestyle.com


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Ancient Teachings, Modern Format

The Orisa Lifestyle Academy offers a range of experiences to deliver the framework and philosophy of Village Culture in service to individuals, organizations and communities interested in participating 16 generations of social, economic, environmental and cultural wellness. ​ Village Culture is a transformative ‘health and healing’ philosophy. It recognizes that the indigenous knowledge systems of Africa offer viable pathways to healthy development, restoration, and lifelong well-being. ​ ​The Orisa Lifestyle Academy is a community of believers, devotees and priests who are willing to practice Village Culture in order to perform small acts that are good for people, profits and the planet. Learn more: https://www.orisalifestyle.com/