Oshaeifa Editorial Team
Oshaeifa is a project developed by a team with religious experience dedicated to the research, writing, review and updating of content about Ifá, the Rule of Osha, the orishas and other religious traditions of African and Afro-Cuban origin.
The editorial work combines knowledge gained through religious practice with the consultation of treatises, specialized bibliography, historical sources, and studies related to the traditions we document. Depending on the topic, several members may participate in the research, writing, or revision of the same content.
Who makes up the Oshaeifa team
Ogbedi
Editorial coordination, research and content of Ifá
Ogbedi is Awo ni Orunmila and Omo Odu, with 20 years of consecration. He coordinates a large part of the editorial work of Oshaeifa and participates directly in the research, writing, editing, review and updating of the project's content.
His main areas of work are Ifá, the Ifá odu, the orishas, and historical research related to Yoruba and Afro-Cuban traditions. Content dedicated to the Ifá corpus and its signs is one of the areas he develops most directly within Oshaeifa.
She also participates in the planning of new sections and in the editing and production of content for the project's YouTube channel.
Osa Bara
Editor and religious consultant
Osa Bara is an Awo ni Orunmila —babalawo— with 14 years of consecration. He participates in the research and review of content, especially that related to the odu of Ifa, the orishas, and religious ceremonies.
His experience within Ifá is part of the collective work of review and comparison carried out in Oshaeifa. Osa Bara is also one of the visible figures of the project and appears in the audiovisual content published on the site. Oshaeifa YouTube channel.
Omi Miwa Okun
Research and writing
Omi Miwa Okun is an Iyalosha with 19 years of consecration. She primarily participates in the research, writing, and review of content related to the Rule of Osha, the orishas, spiritism, and Afro-Cuban history.
His work combines the experience gained within religious practice with the research and organization of sources used to develop and update Oshaeifa's articles.
Yeye Ade Ibu
Writing, research and audiovisual content
Yeye Ade Ibu is an Iyalosha with 15 years of consecration. She participates in the research and writing of content related to the Rule of Osha, the orishas, spiritism, Palo Monte, Umbanda, and traditional prayers.
In addition to her editorial work, she participates in the audiovisual production of Oshaeifa and lends her voice to some of the videos published on the project's YouTube channel.
A collective editorial work
A significant portion of Oshaeifa's articles is the result of collaborative work by multiple members. One person may conduct the initial research, another develop or expand the text, and subsequently, other members may contribute to its revision, correction, or updating.
For this reason, much content appears signed as Oshaeifa Editorial TeamThis authorship identifies those articles whose development and maintenance are part of the collective work of the project and cannot be adequately attributed to a single person.
In certain areas where individual responsibility is more clearly defined, authorship can be directly attributed to the corresponding member. This is especially true for much of the content dedicated to the odu of Ifá, developed primarily by Ogbedi.
Religious experience and research
The team members have years of dedication and experience within the religious traditions that form part of their field of work. This experience is complemented by the consultation of treatises, specialized literature, historical and anthropological research, documents, and other sources used to contextualize the topics addressed.
The team primarily operates from Venezuela and has occasionally traveled to Cuba, Mexico, and the United States for meetings and research. These exchanges allow them to learn about and compare practices, expressions, and forms of transmission present in different religious communities.
Differences between houses, branches and traditions
The religious practices discussed in Oshaeifa are not entirely uniform. Terminology, certain ceremonies, interpretations, and methods of transmission may differ among religious houses, branches, lineages, and regions.
When these differences are relevant to understanding a topic, we try to point them out and offer the corresponding context, avoiding presenting as universal a practice that belongs to a particular tradition or environment.
Review and update of contents
Oshaeifa's articles are reviewed and updated as we incorporate new sources, expand research, detect errors, or deem it necessary to clarify certain explanations.
These revisions may include terminological corrections, reorganization of content, expansion of historical references, incorporation of new sources, or clarifications on religious and regional differences.
Our Purpose
Oshaeifa seeks to document and disseminate these traditions while respecting their religious, historical, and cultural dimensions. The published content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace the direct instruction that, within these religions, is provided by elders, godparents, priests, and religious houses.
To learn more about the origin, objectives, and history of the website, you can visit our page. About this project.
Contact with the team
If you wish to report a correction, provide information, propose a collaboration, or make an inquiry related to any of our content, you can contact the Oshaeifa team.
We are also open to those seeking guidance on religious matters, consultations, consecrations, or other issues related to the traditions that are part of the team's work. Each request is addressed according to the topic and the availability of our team members.
Contact email: ppgad@pucrs.br