Spirtual Services.

Oyotunji African Village Services

Daafa [Orunmila Divination Reading]

An Orunmila divination reading is a consultaion done for individuals who are facing major life challenges, obstacles, have questions about their destiny as it pertains to family, marriage, career and other aspects of life.

This type of consultation is done with a trained Awo of Ifa for 30 minutes or more. The client has the option of an over the phone consultation or face to face. Most clients should be prepared to have a follow up visit.

$

105.00    

 

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Isomo Loruko. [African Naming Ceremony]

Traditional African names allow Africans born in America, void of their ancestral culture, to possess a traditional name. Each name in the Yoruba dialect has a specific meaning that directly coorelates to its owner's destiny.

An Isomo Loruko involves a river cleaning, divination, and new name and identity. This service is available for all ages. Should the client request an on location Isomo Loruko, an additional traveling expense would be added to the below listed rate.

$

300.00    

 

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Ijo Egungun Ceremony

_ Egungun are the collective representations of deceased family members who return to the world in the form of a masquerade; an ancient Yoruba form of ancestor veneration. The priests at Oyotunji African Village utilize this ancient tradition to bridge the gap of African descendants by reconnecting them with their personal Egun or ancestors of specofic to their familial lineage.

This ceremony can be held in either Oyotunji African Village or on location requested by client. Ijo Egungun Ceremonies are family occasions and the client should be prepared to entertain their family and guests, both living and deceased. Families are encouraged to view the ancestral masquerade dance as a family reunion of sorts. If on location, an additional traveling expense would be added to the below listed rate.

$

300.00    

 

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Egbe Moremi [Women's Rites of Passage]

Egbe Moremi, formally known as Egbe Obirin, is the oldest Yoruba culture based women's organization in the USA. Egbe Moremi consists of character building through cultural understanding. Women's Rites of Passage in Oyotunji African Village involves a set list of test and challenges to test the integrity of the initiate.

$

200.00    

 

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Akinkonju [Men's Rites of Passage]

The men's society, Egbe Akinkonju Male Rite's of Passage program at Oyotunji African Village consists of character building through a cultural understanding for young boys and men alike. This ceremony takes a male child from boyhood to manhood. The 20 test and challenges the males go thru will test the mentality of the participants.

All ages are welcome to participate in the Men's Rites of Passage.

$

150.00