About Us
Restoring Balance Through Culture, Wisdom, and Self-Determination
Let’s Talk IFA is a cultural and educational podcast dedicated to exploring the full depth of the West African spiritual and cultural system of IFA—beyond religion alone.
Awo Ifajinmi-nire (Shaughn Lee)
Awo Ifajinmi-nire Oladunjoye Oludele, also known as Shaughn Lee, was born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia. From his late teens, he pursued self-knowledge and African consciousness, studying the works of prominent African scholars and embracing Yoruba tradition as his spiritual path, guided by respected elders from Oyotunji Village.
Oloye Aare Apo of Oyotunji Kingdom (Chief Aare Apo)
Initiated into multiple Yoruba spiritual societies between 2006 and 2016 in the U.S. and Nigeria, he is now an active Ifa priest. He serves humanity with good character, honoring Olodumare, the ancestors, the Orisa, and the leaders who helped reconnect African Americans with their cultural roots.
Awo Ifategunse Osadele
Awo Ifategunse Osadele, Oloye Abore of the Oyotunji Kingdom, was raised from early childhood in the historic African village of Oyotunji, gaining firsthand experience of traditional Yoruba life in the United States through communal living, cultural education, ritual, and discipline.
Oloye Abore of Oyotunji Kingdom (Chief Abore)
With over 25 years of active Ifá divination and decades of priestly training, he shares Orisa wisdom and ancestral knowledge as lived practice. His work blends history, personal reflection, and sacred teaching, offering grounded and authentic spiritual insight rooted in Yoruba tradition.
Through teaching, dialogue, and reflection, we discuss:
What we discuss in our podcast