She is revered very highly and the area of ibadan where the old temple was located is still called popo yemoja till today. She is revered very highly and the area of ibadan where the old temple was located is still called popoyemoja till today. Rise of the orisha episode 1 2017 african fantasy series. Fathia balogun, muyiwa ademola, toyin aimaku and many others. Feb 10, 2020 yemaya is an orisha or goddess from the santerialucumi pantheon. Having the internal ability to heal a cut on your hand, or bringing forth physical realities from the unseen world, falls into her realm. The orisha experience when one thinks of ancient gods and deities, images of the european zeus or the hindi shiva typically comes to mind. The word yemoja is an elision of the yoruba oriki praise name yeye mo oja, which means mother of fish. Yemoja odo fathia balogun muyiwa ademola 2018 yoruba. In ibadan metropolis, where i was born, yemoja is the patron goddess. Feeling guilty, abandoned and desolated, she sees only one way out.
Rise of the orisha is a 6part superhero series set within the african superhero cinematic universe of rise of the orisha. Yemaya also spelled yemoja, iemoja, or yemaya is one of the most powerful orishas in santeria. Rise of the orisha nkiru 2016 prey michelle 2015 actor casting director 2015. Superheroi africano universo compartilhado vem a webserie yemoja. Rise of the orisha features the fresh new talent of symara templeman in the lead role alongside derek oppong venus vs. Templeman is an actress, known for ex machina 2014, yemoja. A portion of that orishas cosmic essence lives in the humans head and that is where the phrase owning a head comes from. Yemojaolokun is the name is the name of two spiritual forces in the west african religious tradition called ifa. Orisha definition of orisha by the free dictionary. This series is part of a cinematic universe of deities that plays out across an upcoming feature film, comic books and series. Yemoja african goddess of the ocean crystal vaults.
There are four significant points that yemoja emphasizes during her annual celebrations. Watch the next instalment in the shared universe of the west african deities called orisha, yemoja rise of the orisha at this project is based on the inspired by the anceint african deities known as orixa and traditions of yoruba people as well as candomble, santeria and umbanda among others. Besides the popular ancient egyptian deities like sun ra, most people almost never think of the thousands of african gods. See more ideas about deities, orisha and african mythology. Pronunciation of yemoja orisha asha ekundayo with 1 audio pronunciation and more for yemoja orisha asha ekundayo. This series is part of a cinematic universe of deities that plays out across an upcoming. Sons and daughters of particular orishas also tend to embody some of the characteristics of the orisha. The rise of the orisha series is inspired by traditions of the yoruba religion.
Orisha are spirits that reflects one of the manifestations of god in the yoruba religion. She is the mother of all living things, rules over motherhood and owns all the waters of the earth. This short film is a precursor to the debut feature film of one of the. In the native religion of the yoruba people, orisha spelled ori. Here are some images that show off her glorious beauty. Yemoja odo a 2018 yoruba movie best for your viewing pleasure.
Rise of the orishas, which reimagines the orishas folkloric deities of west african origin with mythical powers as. Yemonja, yoruban deity celebrated as the giver of life and as the metaphysical mother of all orisha deities within the yoruba spiritual pantheon. From the 1st african superhero shared universe comes the webseries yemoja. Being the orisha of waters and also our mother, you should bring offerings to her to bodies of water. Nosa wanted to use the concept of orisha for many reasons. Gender, sexuality, and creativity in the latinao and afroatlantic diasporas see other formats. This goddess went with the members of the yoruba tribe when they were captured and taken to various areas in the world as slaves. Firstly as a nigerian he is naturally afro centric in his approach to life and art in general. This short film is a precursor to the debut feature film of one of the uks most prominent up and coming young directors. I hope the series could have a space in the big movie theaters it would be so nice too, if you could, spread the.
Things get more complicated when she is possessed by the water goddess yemoja. It is expressed in practices as varied as santeria, candomble, trinidad orisha, and oyotunji, among many others. Watch the next instalment in the shared universe of the west african deities called orisha, yemoja rise of the orisha at this project is based on the inspired by the anceint african deities known as. Igbinedion and his team have also begun work on a full featurelength film set in modernday brazil.
Ade has to find the key to the door before the world as we know it feels the wrath of the orishas. Yemoja is the african goddess of the ocean and the patron diety of pregnant women. Rise of the orisha, which we covered on shadow and act in 2017. Oct 08, 2014 a portion of that orishas cosmic essence lives in the humans head and that is where the phrase owning a head comes from. Can someone sell me an orisha, djinn, ndoki, faery, etc. Yemoja is a 6 part series with a new episode released weekly. Dive into the world of ifa, santeria and candomble in the 1st african superhero universe. Rise of the orisha resurrects mythical deities from african folklore, known as orishas, into modernday superheroes in britain.
Watch the next instalment in the shared universe of the west african deities called orisha, yemoja rise of the orisha at. She is the mother of all living things and the owner of all waters. Rise of the orisha tv miniseries 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. She represents the qualities of regenerative healing and instant curing. If you are unable or need to be discreet, you can make a small pool by digging a hole and pouring water in, or by getting a tub or bowl of water. Oya rise of the orisas african superhero movie on vimeo. Oya enters the modern world in human form and goes on a mission to stop eshu, another orisha seeking to plunge the world into chaos.
If that door is opened, then the orishas will punish man for forgetting them. Nigerianbritish filmmaker nosa igbinedion presents new webseries yemoja. Nigerian writer, director and producer nosa igbinedions superhero film oya. Now troubled by mystical visions, amina must find a way to clear her name and save her name before it is too late.
Orishas deities worshipped in yoruba land oldnaija. She is often syncretized with either our lady of regla which. Mother of the waters 1988 a film by elisa mereghetti tesser offers a poetic evocation of this. Featured in the bbc and brazils national paper, o globo, the african deities, orisha, return in a new 6 part story.
Check out the next chapter in the african superhero universe. When reading our stories and myths about the orisha, well find very interesting stories dealing with shango and his brother ogun with oya his first wife, as well as ogun with oshun. The story is part of a collection of tales that take place in a fictional universe inhabited by african deities known as orishas. Watch a trailer for the series below and purchase the complete. Rise of the orisha the series premium edition purchase your copy and witness the birth of the 1st african superhero universe. In this sacred story of oya, orisha oya was married to male orisha shango, the orisha of fire. In praise of an african goddess, author gleason explains the relationship between the two orishas oyas winds precede thunderstorms. Ija yemoja latest yoruba nollywood movie starring odunlade adekola,fathia balogun, ibrahim chatta and many other favourites this is a movie you can t afford to miss. Feb 19, 2015 nigerian writer, director and producer nosa igbinedions superhero film oya. Sacred stories of the orishas journey of a 21st century. This 2017 yoruba movie latest yoruba movies 2018 new release this week is a must watch for all lovers of yoruba new release. Rise of the orisha full short movie 2015 african superhero movie. Yemaya is the all mother orisha who birthed all of the other orishas, as well as the sun and moon. It builds on the momentum of last years 12minute short film oya.
Rise of the orisha was probably one of the first attempts to reimagine the orishas in a modern context. Yemonjas name is derived from the yoruba words yeye or iya mother, omo childchildren, and eja fish and thus literally means mother whose. The web series will be followed by a feature length film rise of the orishas which will star esosa e from an african city and is executive produced by. The african superhero universe rise of the orisha returns. Yemoja yemoja is the great orisha mother who works through the second chakra, the sacral chakra. Yemaya is the orisha of motherhood, and queen of the sea. Created by nosa igbinedion, this short film follows oya. Ija yemoja latest yoruba nollywood movie naijapals.
The web series will be followed by a feature length film rise of the orishas which will star. Then, once we get the iron tempered and shaped as we want it, we use water. What is the difference between ifa and orisha or orishaism. An orishaalso spelled orisa or orixa is a spirit or deity that reflects one of the manifestations of god in the yoruba spiritual or religious system. With orwi manny ameh, yvonne hays, yinka idowu, victor monro. She is often syncretized with either our lady of regla in the. The premium edition includes all 6 episodes and also extras such as the soundtrack, behind the scenes, script and a poster pack.
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