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My life as a millennial Yoruba priestess
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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Apr 24, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
Beyoncé, mermaids and Satan? Outlook Weekend is in Nigeria looking at the mysteries and misconceptions surrounding the traditional Yoruba religion – and what it takes to be a modern devotee of this ancient faith. Reporter Laeila Adjovi travels to the city of Ibadan to meet one of youngest women to become a traditional Yoruba priestess. Her name is Omitonade and her world is defined by deities, divination and mobile phones. This episode was first released on 20th January 2019.
Get in touch: outlook@bbc.com
Presenter: Laeila Adjovi
Producer: Maryam Maruf
Picture: Omitonade Ifawemimo Egbelade
Credit: Laeila Adjovi
Get in touch: outlook@bbc.com
Presenter: Laeila Adjovi
Producer: Maryam Maruf
Picture: Omitonade Ifawemimo Egbelade
Credit: Laeila Adjovi
Released:
Apr 24, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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