As promised, here is the interview with the director of the up and coming film. Stunning images of african orisha deities youve never heard of before religion nigeria the yoruba orisha part 2 part an orisha also spelled orisa or orixa is a spirit or deity that reflects one of the manifestations of olodumare god in the yoruba religious system. An issue that comes up frequently is that a person is ridden or possessed by an orisha that wants sex. The 12minute short film stars ethosheia hlton as oya, prince shoyelu, jayde stedford, quincy okpokpor, luiana bonfim and orwi imanuel ameh.
Oya is a yoruban orisha and goddess who has been syncretized into afrocaribbean traditions. The word orisha is related to several other yoruba words referring to the head. Upon reflecting on the orisha, i realised how deep the cosmos of the orisha was, i kept finding out more and more and realising how complex the belief system was. Aug 05, 2016 orisha oya in this sacred story of oya, orisha oya was married to male orisha shango, the orisha of fire. Created by nosa igbinedion, this short film follows oya. Oya is a great warrior who loves to go to battle alongside her husband chango. Read the history of the orishas santeria botanica,ifa. Her husband shango, a thunderous raging storm god, usually accompanies her. Oya is one of the most powerful african goddesses orishas.
Rise of the suporishas is an exciting action packed film, written and directed by nosa igbinedion. Rise of the orisha was probably one of the first attempts to reimagine the orishas in a modern context. Mar 14, 2016 oya orisha wind of transformation oya is a powerful wind, a harbinger of change. The animals connected to oya are deer, bats, birds, insects and water buffalo. Rise of the orisha resurrects mythical deities from african folklore, known as orishas, into moder check out oya. Introduction to orisha the yoruba religious concepts. She is feared by many and avoided because of her awesome power. Orisha oya in this sacred story of oya, orisha oya was married to male orisha shango, the orisha of fire. We did a teleconference on this powerful warrior goddess in the goddess full moon group for january archive available. She is feared by many people because she brings about sudden structural change in people and things.
Rise of the orisha is a fresh and original six episode series set within the african superhero cinematic universe of rise of the orisha and is. Followed in belief systems such as santeria, ifa and lucumi the orisha are followed by practitioners around the world. She can manifest as winds ranging from the gentlest breeze to the raging hurricane or cyclone. The direction and the intent that you charge the spirit and the orisha with is what adds the humanistic qualities to the expression of the ase or power that manifests.
Download orishas mp3 songs and albums music downloads. The image of oya oya is a tall, lithe woman who wears a beautiful burgundy dress with a grass skirt woven with nine different colored cloths. She is considered either the sister of the orisha of storms shango, or one of his three wives, with oshun and oba. Oya deals with fear because she deals with the egun or the dead, the ancestors. One i erected to chango and oya, and the second to yemaya. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Much of oya s power is rooted in the natural world. 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. Este projecto baseiase na inspirada pelas divindades africanas anceint conhecidos como orixa e as tradicoes do povo ioruba, bem como o candomble, umbanda santeria e entre outros.
Line the basket with a lovely winecolored cloth it can be decorated with multicolor flowers and place all 9 eggplants inside of it. Oya is a fierce and powerful female warrior orisha in santeria. Introduction to orisha an orisha also spelled orisa or orixa is a spirit or deity that reflects one of the manifestations of olodumare god in the yoruba spiritual or religious system. The symbols associated with oya are the lightning bolt, the machete, masks and gravestones. A warriorqueen, she is the sisterwife of the god shango, to whom she gave the power to create storms. The combination of her sword and his fire purifies everything in their path, as they use. Watch the short film set in the 1st ever african superhero universe based on the ancient deities known as the orisha. Even if i feel the sun on my skin everyday if i dont feel you even if i see the most beautiful things up in the sky if i dont see you take me oya take me oya take me. 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.
If you are a botanica be sure to send us by fax your tax i. The film resurrects mythical deities from african folklore, known as orishas, into. Este projecto baseiase na inspirada pelas divindades. Although yoruba women didnt hunt, oya is an accomplished huntress. In some ways, she is very similar to the hindu deity kali except that she isnt considered the goddess of death.
Oya yoruba ifa orisha transformation oya is a powerful wind, a harbinger of change. Oya is the orisha of wind, storms, thunder, and change. Oya became furious when she learned of shangos womanizing once more. Rise of the orishas, which reimagines the orishas folkloric deities of west african origin with mythical powers as. Can be carved into candle or printed for on top of candle. Olodumare is also known by various other names including olorun, eledumare, eleda and olofinorun. Oya rise of the orisas african superhero movie on vimeo. Oya rise of the orixas african superhero movie on vimeo. Kimbanda oyarise of the orisha completo legendado o. Rise of the orisha is a young woman named adesuwa who has the unique ability to transform into the fearsome warrior goddess, oya, the orisha of change. Rise of the orisha resurrects mythical deities from african folklore, known as orishas, into modernday superheroes in britain. There were several reasons why i wanted to interview nosa igbindeon.
Step into her world, as oya goes on a mission to stop a lunatic, intent on killing an innocent. As a dark goddess oya is the goddess of death and renewal. She is the queen of the river niger, and the mother of nine. From the 1st african superhero shared universe comes the webseries yemoja. Purchase your copy and witness the birth of the 1st african superhero universe. The combination of her sword and his fire purifies everything in their path, as they use hurricanes and cyclones to clear the way for new growth. During the wars of the 19th century, her centers of worship moved to the more secure town ogbomosho. He is one of the hardest working orishas for it is his job to work the earth, feed humanity and the orishas and keep the cycles of growing working yearround. Because it is a benevolent possession, one has some control of their actions, and this may break the trance, causing the ceremony, dance, or the riding to end prematurely, which is no fun for the individual, and a bit of a killjoy for the other participants, if any. Understanding the yoruba religious beliefs and concepts. Como anunciado o diretor nigeriano nosa igbinedion estava produzindo um filme baseado na mitologia ioruba, criando superherois. I decided this couldnt be one movie, or one comic book, it had to be a universe. Apr 15, 2012 oya is the raw, unbrindled, untamed destructive power of nature that is followed by creation of the new. Feeling guilty, abandoned and desolated, she sees only one way out.
Oya is the raw, unbrindled, untamed destructive power of nature that is followed by creation of the new. The project has been a labour of love for the nigerian native, who produces, writes and directs the upcoming short oya. Iba oya, praise to the spirit of the wind, ajalaiye, ajalorun, winiwini, the winds of earth and heaven are wondrous, mbe mbe ma yansan, may there always be a mother of nine, ase. Orisha ori head sa selected orisa is a selected conscious within the realm of the supreme intelligence. I got lost in the shuffle and most of the reading was tedious, so i didnt finish it. Rise of the orisha the series premium edition purchase your copy and witness the birth of the 1st african superhero universe. Sacred stories of the orishas journey of a 21st century.
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. The main one, ori, refers, first of all, to the physical head atop a persons body. She is the owner of the marketplace, and keeps the gates of the cemetery. The film reimagines deities known as orisas from yoruba cultural and religious heritage as modern day super heroes. Dec 05, 2019 oya yoruba ifa orisha transformation oya is a powerful wind, a harbinger of change. Oya locks shango in the palace the yoruba religious concepts. The image of oya oya is a tall, lithe woman who wears a beautiful burgundy dress with. Feb 19, 2015 nigerian writer, director and producer nosa igbinedions superhero film oya. The film resurrects mythical deities from african folklore, known as orishas, into modernday superheroes, focusing on ade, one of the few people in the modern world who still has a connection with one of the gods oya. They knew that we are afraid to live in the dark because it would mean death to our identity, death to the ego, or even physical death which is nothing but a relase of your spirit from your cage of flesh. Rise of the orisha is a fresh and original six episode series set within the african superhero cinematic universe of rise of the orisha and is to be released online on july 31 st via video on demand. I wanted a book that would help me in understanding this orisha more deeply but this was a compilation of others interpretations of her through personal experiences. Oya you are the one who has protected me, making sure no harm came to me, while showing justice to all who came near to harm me.
An orisha, therefore, is a complex multidimensional unity linking people, objects, and powers. Rise of the suporishas is an exciting action packed film, written. Orisha oko also spelled orishaoko or orishaoco is the orisha of agriculture, farming, fertility and the mysteries associated with the earth, life and death. The goddess oya is a very colorful and important personage. Oya is a free spirit, a goddess unbound by convention and tradition. Oya the dark goddess of storms, destruction and change of. Attributes of iansa include great intensity of feeling, sensations, and charm. Mar 25, 2011 an issue that comes up frequently is that a person is ridden or possessed by an orisha that wants sex. She is the goddess of thunder, lightning, tornadoes, winds, rainstorms and hurricanes. Set this before oyas shrine and pray for your desired needs.
Nigerian writer, director and producer nosa igbinedions superhero film oya. This story has been told orally for centuries but never in this manner, on the silver. February 2 is the feast day of the orisha goddess oya, as well as her saint, candelaria. Oya orishawind of transformation oya is a powerful wind, a harbinger of change. Nov 21, 2010 oya is the orisha of wind, storms, thunder, and change.
Oya has a younger sister named ayao who is the orisha that resides in the clouds in the sky. Yemoja is a 6 part series with a new episode released weekly. Oya does not just rearrange the furniture in the house she knocks the building to the ground and blows away the floor tiles. This was how the rise of the orisha universe was born in my mind. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Iansa, as in yoruba religion, commands winds, storms, and lightning. In praise of an african goddess, author gleason explains the relationship between the two orishas oyas winds precede thunderstorms. In candomble, oya is known as oia, lya mesan, or most commonly, iansa, from the yoruba yansan. So while he was sleeping she took advantage of this and placed her peons egguns, the dead who where loyal to her around the palace walls. Stories say the oya would put on a pair of pants and grow a beard just to fight like a man at war.
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