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West Afrikan Yorùbá Ifá-Òrìṣà Priest, Yorùbá Culture Ambassador, Ret. U.S. Air Force Dir. of Psychology, Professor, Performer, Philanthropist, YogiRYT

Photographic Record | Festa da Boa Morte n⁰ 5| 2026 | Photo Fernando Barbosa

@chiefifaseyib

A multi-hyphenate force in interdisciplinary arts, Ambassador Olóyè Ìyánifá Olátúnjí-Arẹ̀sà integrates public speaking, individual and family counseling, Kemetic Yoga, folkloric dance, and spiritual communion with nature into her practice, guiding both her Academy and her own destiny.

As a lecturer, writer, and visual artist, her presence honors ancestral wisdom and media archiving as tools of transformation.

When asked about her core motivation, she reflects: “...one of the most precious, never-ending and Eternally Life-giving gifts is knowing who I AM.”

It was a true honor to meet such a remarkable woman during the Festa da Boa Morte in Cachoeira. Her vibrant energy and unique presence naturally commanded the space around her, and she so graciously allowed me to capture her essence through my lens.

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Registro Fotográfico | Festa da Boa Morte | 2026 | Arquivo Fernando Barbosa

Uma força multidisciplinar nas artes interdisciplinares, a Embaixadora Olóyè Ìyánifá Olátúnjí-Arẹ̀sà integra oratória, aconselhamento individual e familiar, Yoga Kemética, dança folclórica e comunhão espiritual com a natureza em sua prática , guiando tanto a sua Academia quanto o seu próprio destino.

Como palestrante, escritora e artista visual, sua presença honra os saberes ancestrais e o arquivamento de mídia como ferramentas de transformação.

Quando questionada sobre o que a mantém motivada, ela reflete: “...um dos presentes mais preciosos, infinitos e Eternamente Geradores de Vida é saber quem EU SOU.”

Foi uma verdadeira honra conhecer essa mulher tão importante durante a Festa da Boa Morte, em Cachoeira. Sua energia e presença única se destacavam por onde passava, e ela educadamente permitiu que eu a fotografasse.

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$Day 3, the last day of Odun’fa! Odun’fa is one of my most beloved celebrations. Take a look at this video by @chiefifaseyib and learn more! —— Before I joined the Ifá Òrìṣà Academy, I lived my life as a fraction of who I really am. I played small. I dimmed my light to make others feel comfortable and, somehow, I was frustrated that I wasn’t seen. Through the coaching of @chiefifaseyib I learned the ways of Ifá and I became a student of myself. I became diligent in my Ifá studies and grew into a competent priest while working on my own character and rectifying ways I’ve been a hindrance to my own goals, my own life…my own self. Everyday, I become more and more of my truest, most divine self. I’m much more than the bright-colored Afrikan clothes I wear. That’s the majik you see on me. The heavenly glow. The strong presence. The high moral standard. Now that you know my secret, come get you some of your own majik. 🦚🪄🖤✨ —— Not every calling announces itself with noise. Sometimes it arrives as a quiet knowing that refuses to leave you. If you’ve been searching for deeper understanding, greater alignment, or a path back to Ancestral wisdom, perhaps this opportunity has found you for a reason. The journey into Ifá-Òrìṣà tradition is not about becoming someone else…it is about remembering who you have always been and committing to a lifelong practice of growth, discipline, and purpose. Late enrollment is now open for those who feel called to begin. Some doors are opened by effort. Others are opened by destiny. The only question is whether you’re ready to walk through. If your spirit stirred while reading this, trust that feeling. 🌿 https://www.oricounseling.com/ifa-orisaacademyenrollment$

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$As promised, Odun’fa Day 2! Odun’fa is one of my most beloved celebrations. Take a look at this video by @chiefifaseyib and learn more! —— Before I joined the Ifá Òrìṣà Academy, I lived my life as a fraction of who I really am. I played small. I dimmed my light to make others feel comfortable and, somehow, I was frustrated that I wasn’t seen. Through the coaching of @chiefifaseyib I learned the ways of Ifá and I became a student of myself. I became diligent in my Ifá studies and grew into a competent priest while working on my own character and rectifying ways I’ve been a hindrance to my own goals, my own life…my own self. Everyday, I become more and more of my truest, most divine self. I’m much more than the bright-colored Afrikan clothes I wear. That’s the majik you see on me. The heavenly glow. The strong presence. The high moral standard. Now that you know my secret, come get you some of your own majik. 🦚🪄🖤✨ —— Not every calling announces itself with noise. Sometimes it arrives as a quiet knowing that refuses to leave you. If you’ve been searching for deeper understanding, greater alignment, or a path back to Ancestral wisdom, perhaps this opportunity has found you for a reason. The journey into Ifá-Òrìṣà tradition is not about becoming someone else…it is about remembering who you have always been and committing to a lifelong practice of growth, discipline, and purpose. Late enrollment is now open for those who feel called to begin. Some doors are opened by effort. Others are opened by destiny. The only question is whether you’re ready to walk through. If your spirit stirred while reading this, trust that feeling. 🌿 https://www.oricounseling.com/ifa-orisaacademyenrollment$

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🗣️Not every calling announces itself with noise. Sometimes it arrives as a quiet knowing that refuses to leave you. Literally tapping your inner ear. 👀

You have been searching for deeper understanding, greater alignment, and a path back to ancestral wisdom, perhaps this is the opportunity you have been longing for. 🥰

The journey into Ifá-Orisa tradition is not about becoming someone else, changing your favorite parts of you, it is about remembering who you have always been & committing to a lifelong relationship with growth, discipline, & purpose.✨

Late enrollment is now open for those who feel called to begin.🤩

Some doors are opened by effort. Others are opened by destiny. The only question is whether you’re ready to walk through.🙏🏽

If your spirit stirred while reading this, trust that feeling. 🌿

Feel free to reach out with any questions. .Àbọrú àbọyè àbọṣíṣẹ.
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$Before I joined the Ifá Òrìṣà Academy, I lived my life as a fraction of who I really am. I played small. I dimmed my light to make others feel comfortable and, somehow, I was frustrated that I wasn’t seen. Through the coaching of @chiefifaseyib I learned the ways of Ifá and I became a student of myself. I became diligent in my Ifá studies and grew into a competent priest while working on my own character and rectifying ways I’ve been a hindrance to my own goals, my own life…my own self. Everyday, I become more and more of my truest, most divine self. I’m much more than the bright-colored Afrikan clothes I wear. That’s the majik you see on me. The heavenly glow. The strong presence. The high moral standard. Now that you know my secret, come get you some of your own majik. 🦚🪄🖤✨ —- Not every calling announces itself with noise. Sometimes it arrives as a quiet knowing that refuses to leave you. If you’ve been searching for deeper understanding, greater alignment, or a path back to Ancestral wisdom, perhaps this opportunity has found you for a reason. The journey into Ifá-Òrìṣà tradition is not about becoming someone else…it is about remembering who you have always been and committing to a lifelong practice of growth, discipline, and purpose. Late enrollment is now open for those who feel called to begin. Some doors are opened by effort. Others are opened by destiny. The only question is whether you’re ready to walk through. If your spirit stirred while reading this, trust that feeling. 🌿 https://www.oricounseling.com/ifa-orisaacademyenrollment$

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Amb. Chief Ifáṣèyí Bámigbálà Ọlátúnjí-Arẹ̀sà

@chiefifaseyib