#Osun-Osogbo

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Osun Osogbo by Adeolu Osibodu (@adeoluosibodu)

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Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove [more infoe here]

The dense forest of the Osun Sacred Grove, on the outskirts of the city of Osogbo, is one of the last remnants of primary high forest in southern Nigeria. Regarded as the abode of the goddess of fertility Osun, one of the pantheon of Yoruba gods, the landscape of the grove and its meandering river is dotted with sanctuaries and shrines, sculptures and art works in honour of Osun and other deities. The sacred grove, which is now seen as a symbol of identity for all Yoruba people, is probably the last in Yoruba culture. It testifies to the once widespread practice of establishing sacred groves outside all settlements.

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Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove

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The Mystery of the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove in Nigeria

The mysterious Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove is a landmass covering about 75 hectares of land and is dedicated to the Osun goddess of fertility. Located in Osogbo, a city in Osun State in Nigeria, Africa, this forest area is home to various sacred shrines devoted to different deities in Yoruba land. The area is considered sacred with a connection of different spiritual paths that link the major divisions together. The area seems perfectly created for sacred rituals as the Osun river cuts across the area and gives an ambiance of spiritual presence. There used to be similar popular places for rituals in Yoruba land but over time most of them were converted and only a few remain, the most important being the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove. It is for this reason that it was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 2005 and stands out as one out of the two World Heritage sites in Nigeria at present.

The Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove is believed to house about forty shrines spread across the various parts of the forest and representing several different deities. The sacred nature of the grove makes it an attractive place for spiritual practices. As a sacred area, such activities as farming, hunting, and fishing are highly prohibited and only traditional healers are allowed to gather plants that grow there for use in their practices. The grove gets several visits per year from both the Yoruba worshipers who are consistent in their local worship and those who visit the place as a tourist center. Rituals are performed at the different shrines regularly by ardent worshippers of the different deities. There are many varieties of wild animals present in the forest area and they continue to increase in their numbers due to the banning of hunting activities and any form of disturbance from external influence.     

History of the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove

There are several folktales connected to the origin of the Osun-Osogbo sacred grove. However, what is certain is that its history is highly connected to the history of the Yoruba culture and traditional religion in general. READ MORE...

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1. Largest producer of rice in Africa

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3. Largest producer of tomatoes in Africa

4. Significant producer of cassava, maize, and sorghum

Energy

1. Largest producer of crude oil in Africa

2. Natural gas reserves

Culture

1. Rich cultural heritage (over 250 ethnic groups)

2. Vibrant traditional festivals (e.g., Osun Osogbo, Eyo)

3. UNESCO World Heritage sites (e.g., Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove)

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been thinking the similarities between Osun Osogbo sacred grove and art noveau architecture. and what forces prevent an architecture style from not expanding beyond a sacred grove

Ryabushinsky Mansion, Gorki House (1901)

Osun - Osoogbo Sacred groove

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Today, August 11th of 2023 will complete one month my father made his passage. He was a babá, a priest of the Afro-Brazilian religion named Umbanda, where we essentially worship nature and its spirits, powers and deities, mostly called orishas.

My sister is a musician, just like he was and she paid this tribute to him with two traditional ritualistic invocation songs for the Orisha Oshun, the one who assisted him, his Mother.

I will provide the lyrics below, in Yoruba, Brazilian Portuguese and English. If you can give the video a thumbs up or a comment, it would make us both very happy.

We hope you enjoy it and that we were able to bring you some of our culture and religion to you, just like he would want it.

Osun ya mi oh

Osun sole ni fo mi

Elou odô already fun la yo

Jakunan yo ke rê e

Oxum, Mãe das Águas

Oxum está sobre mim

Senhora do rio de peixes felizes

Peixes graciados no caminho de felicidades

Oxum de Osogbô

Oxum Mãe das Águas.

Oshun, Mother of Waters

Oshun is above me

Lady of the Happy Fish River

Fishes graced the way to happiness

Oshun of Osogbo

Oshun Mother of Waters.

Iyê iyê, yêyê ô (Mãe, Mamãe)

Mother, mommy

Iyá Òsun ni ilé (A mãe Òsun está na casa)

Iyá Òsun ni ilé (A mãe Òsun está na casa) 2x

Mother Osun is in the house

Omo ni ilé okán mimo (Os filhos que estão na casa possuem um coração santo)

The children who are in the house have a holy heart.

Iyá tundè Iléshà, Iyá tundè (A mãe retornou para Ileshà, a mãe retornou).

The mother returned to Ileshà, the mother has returned.

Iye ku aabo, omi rê, yèyé o (A mãe é bem vinda, a água é sua, mãe)

The mother is welcome, the water is hers, mother.

Omo ni ilé okán mimo (Os filhos que estão na casa possuem um coração santo)

The children who are in the house have a holy heart

Iye ku aabo ìré o (A mãe é bem-vinda em Ìré)

Iye ku aabo Ijëshà (A mãe é bem-vinda em Ijëshà) 2x

The mother is welcome in Ìré

mother is welcome in Ijëshà

Iyê iyê, yêyê ô (Mãe, Mamãe) 2x

Iyê iyê, yêyê ô (Mother, Mother)

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I love attending Odunde'. its a fantastique traditional weekend where we really show our Yoruba traditions to those who come and enjoy it. it's held in Philadelphia,PA. if you've never come before, add it to your summer next year. its fun for the whole family.

Odunde is the largest African American street carnival in the United States with a procession covering over 15 city blocks and an estimated 500K attendees.

The Odunde Festival is mostly a street event catered to the interests of African-Americans & the African diaspora.

Odunde means 'Coming of the New Year'.

It is derived from the traditions of the Yoruba people of West Africa in celebration of the new year according to the traditional Yoruba calendar or Kọ́jọ́dá, which usually falls on the first moon of June (Òkudù) on the Gregorian calendar, and holds Annually in the city of Philadelphia. The festival logo is an Àkẹtè (fìlà) Abetí ajá on a stylized face with three Yoruba marks on each cheek.

The Odunde festival started in Philadelphia in 1975. Lois Fernandez and her friend Ruth Arthur organized the first Odunde Festival. It took place in April 1975, as the "Oshun Festival". This was because Fernandez was motivated to start the series of events that would later morph into the Odunde festival after a spiritual pilgrimage to the Osun-Osogbo festival of the Yoruba people.

Today, Osun remains a major component of the festivities, which begins with an all inclusive procession leading to the Schuylkill River where fruits and flowers are offered. This years Odunde street parade/festivities kicks off on Sunday, June 11, at 23rd Street and South Street, Philadelphia.

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Court Jails 32 Internet Fraudsters In Ibadan, Osogbo (photos)

The Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentence of 32 internet fraudsters before seven judges High Court judges in Ibadan, Oyo State and one High Court judge in Osogbo, Osun State. The convicts are: Udoka Uzo Omefe, Adedara Ademola Ayobami, Ajayi Elijah Oladimeji, Eze James Jeffery, Olaleye Tope Akorede, Akinyemi…

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The scene at Osun Osogbo in Osun State, Nigeria by Adeolu Osibodu (@adeoluosibodu)

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NASENI Champions Made-In-Nigeria Products In Osun Stakeholders Meeting

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) held a Focus Group Meeting, on Tuesday in Osogbo, to champion and accelerate Made-in-Nigeria products and homegrown technological innovations in Osun state.  At the focus meeting which forms part of a nationwide series of stakeholder consultations, the participants harped on promotion, encouragement and growth of Nigeria’s…

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Osun APC Accuses Adeleke of Plot to Reinstate PDP Chairmen via Court Order

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration of plotting to use a court order to reinstate local government chairmen elected under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking to journalists in Osogbo on Sunday, former Osun State Commissioner for Information, Sunday Akere, alleged that the state government was working to…

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The Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove: A Timeless Sanctuary of Yoruba Heritage and Spirituality

Deep in the heart of Osun State, Nigeria, lies a sacred sanctuary revered by the Yoruba people—the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove. Nestled along the tranquil banks of the Osun River, this mystical forest is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and remains one of the last-standing sacred groves in Nigeria. Dedicated to the Yoruba goddess of fertility, Osun, the grove serves as a spiritual hub, a cultural…

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Nigerian hardship: 25 year old man end it all in Osun state due to high living cost

25-year-old Joseph Abodunrin recently took his own life in the Dagbolu community of Osogbo LGA, Osun State, citing the unbearable pressures of rising living costs and its toll on his m+ntal health.His family member, Abodunrin Grace, confirmed his passing on social media, describing him as a loving brother who masked deep p+in behind constant smiles.Friends and family recall Joseph’s heartfelt…