This podcast features the teachings of Dr. Asanee Brogan, an Ori Alignment Coach, Ifá Educator, author, and founder of Asanee 44®. Episodes explore Odu Ifá, Ori wisdom, ancestral guidance, and key principles of the Ifá tradition. Rooted in the lineage of the Atepa-Iwori Temple in Nigeria, this series offers insight and education for seekers across the diaspora and beyond.
The African Spirit Reintegrated + Reimagined
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This podcast features the teachings of Dr. Asanee Brogan, an Ori Alignment Coach, Ifá Educator, author, and founder of Asanee 44®. Episodes explore Odu Ifá, Ori wisdom, ancestral guidance, and key principles of the Ifá tradition. Rooted in the lineage of the Atepa-Iwori Temple in Nigeria, this series offers insight and education for seekers across the diaspora and beyond.
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March 25, 2026
What Is the Real Purpose of Ifá Initiation?
<p>What is the real purpose of Ifá initiation? In this episode, Dr. Asanee Brogan shares a recording from a previous livestream exploring the deeper meaning of initiation within the Ifá tradition and why it exists as a sacred process of alignment with destiny. Initiation is not simply a ceremony. It represents a life transition that connects an individual more fully with Ori, ancestral wisdom, and the guidance of Orunmila within the Isese tradition. This discussion provides a broad overview of why people seek Ifá initiation, what it represents within the larger framework of Ifá practice, and how initiation relates to destiny, responsibility, and personal transformation. </p><p><br></p>
March 11, 2026
Ìwà Pẹ̀lẹ́: Why Character Is More Powerful Than Ritual
<p>What is Ìwà Pẹ̀lẹ́ and why is it considered the foundation of Ifá practice? In this livestream episode, Dr. Asanee Brogan breaks down balanced character, the key to unlocking your destiny and aligning with divine principles. This conversation explores what Ìwà Pẹ̀lẹ́ actually means, how it differs from simply being "nice," and why character is considered more powerful than ritual in the Ifá tradition. Discover the relationship between Ìwà Pẹ̀lẹ́ and your Orí, learn how good character clears the path to fulfill your destiny, and understand why the Odu teach that character is the only thing that follows you after death.</p><p>Explore practical guidance on cultivating Ìwà Pẹ̀lẹ́ in daily life, including how to navigate conflict without compromising your values, manage blessings with humility, and maintain balanced character even when facing disrespect. Learn the basic tenets of Ìwà Pẹ̀lẹ́ rooted in the 16 major Odu, understand how character affects the potency of spiritual work, and discover why Ìwà is considered the spouse of Orunmila. This episode provides actionable wisdom for anyone seeking to align with divine principles and walk their destined path with integrity and strength.</p><p><br></p>
February 25, 2026
Can You Practice Ifá Without a Local Community?
<p>This episode is a replay of the livestream in which Dr. Asanee Brogan explains how to begin practicing Ifá without a local community and what responsible engagement with the tradition requires. The discussion offers a broad educational overview of preparation before initiation, working within proper boundaries, and maintaining a structured connection to priestly guidance while living at a distance.</p><p>Listeners are guided through common questions about long-distance practice, including what can be done before initiation, how to work with consecrated vessels appropriately, and how to evaluate long-term sustainability without usurping spiritual authority. This episode emphasizes discipline, covenant, and traditional structure, and why informed participation is essential for those seeking alignment and accountability within the Ifá tradition.</p>
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