i cant believe Africans honor those statues that were not created by a wholistic African mind, but rather a white foreigner. Her statues look nothing like traditional ancestral African Yoruba art. Really interesting. But i guess that is the result when Africans become less custodial & respectful of their own ancestral traditions. i see her non African sculptures as a representation of decadence of African culture. I know ppl will disagree, but it is true.
yes that is how i felt when i first saw them in a book and heard about her. but when you meet her family you realize without her it would all have been plowed under, condo ized etc. so Osun did not have a problem with Iya Adunni's skin color....the orisa never have been racist. Only humans are racist, small minded and endlessly deluded.
@KARASUNSTAR Sad really Karasunstar! How many Yoruba do u think were preserving our historical heritage and cultures! Yes there were Nigerians who fought for the maintainance of our heritage but alas far and few between! Let's give thanks 4 those like Iya Aduni who forsake their lives to inspire contribute to and uphold what is authentic. ASE!
@KARASUNSTAR some of the traditional statues need to be improved.the complexity of youruba heritage should be carved in wood or bronze with modern tools.people will appreciate and whorship if the actual artistic work is done properly
@KARASUNSTAR As an artist myself I know how to respect african art.holy african statues should not sold in the filthy markets anywhere in the world.we have to come to a point where we can touch those artifacts with white gloves to give them the respect they deserve but most importantly the craft need to be redefined.
@KARASUNSTAR SUZANNE WENGER MADE THOSE CARVINGS THAT WAY BECAUSE SHE BELIEVED THAT THE ORISHA CARVINGS SHOULD NOT LOOK HUMAN .THE HUMAN IS A SINNER AND DIRTY ,AND FOR THIS ASPECT A FIGURE THAT LOOKS HUMAN, CARRIES LESS ASE THAN THE FIGURE THAT LOOKS INHUMAN.IM AN ORISHA CARVER AND I MADE FIGURES AND CARVINGS TRADITIONAL AND INHUMAN LIKE SUZANNE WENGER. IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE IN CARVING ,YOU WILL UNDERSTAND WHAT IM SAYING,EXCUSE MY EXPRESSIONS WRITING IN ENGLISH I AM NIGERIAN, LOVE AND BLESSINGS
@KARASUNSTAR I have to agree with you on this one. I hate to believe that she is considered to be a savior, she seems to be sincere but I dnt believe that her energy is wholisticly in tune with mother Africa because of her ethnicity
yes, this is the lady i remember watching in the early 80's in tv in nigeria ! she was an expert in ifa culture.. to be honest, as its anti-christain most yorubas will shy away from it now apart from those close to the practices and newcomers who are keen to learn some culture from it.
WHAT STONE ALTAR IS IN THE VIDEO TIME 1:30 ???..SANGO???
theenchantedhorse 9 months ago
which is this music?
blackeagle2393 1 year ago
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blackeagle2393 1 year ago
thank you iya for this video. you are right about human beings...small minded and endlesses deluded.
iwindara 2 years ago
Truly amazing! Thank you for posting. What a spirit!
morganamayhem 2 years ago
i cant believe Africans honor those statues that were not created by a wholistic African mind, but rather a white foreigner. Her statues look nothing like traditional ancestral African Yoruba art. Really interesting. But i guess that is the result when Africans become less custodial & respectful of their own ancestral traditions. i see her non African sculptures as a representation of decadence of African culture. I know ppl will disagree, but it is true.
KARASUNSTAR 2 years ago
yes that is how i felt when i first saw them in a book and heard about her. but when you meet her family you realize without her it would all have been plowed under, condo ized etc. so Osun did not have a problem with Iya Adunni's skin color....the orisa never have been racist. Only humans are racist, small minded and endlessly deluded.
osunyemi 2 years ago
@osunyemi IF THAT IS HOW YOU FELT,,WHY WOULD YOU GIVE SUSSAN WENGER THANKS FOR ALL SHES DONS IN THE WEST???
ifaoduistheway 1 year ago
@KARASUNSTAR Sad really Karasunstar! How many Yoruba do u think were preserving our historical heritage and cultures! Yes there were Nigerians who fought for the maintainance of our heritage but alas far and few between! Let's give thanks 4 those like Iya Aduni who forsake their lives to inspire contribute to and uphold what is authentic. ASE!
labalaba9 1 year ago
@labalaba9 ASE FOR YOUR COMMENT,,,,WHAT I SAW WRONG IN THE COMMENTS ITS THAT OSUNYEMI AGREES WITH WHAT KARASUNSTAR SAID, SAD REALLY!!!=-(
ifaoduistheway 1 year ago
@KARASUNSTAR some of the traditional statues need to be improved.the complexity of youruba heritage should be carved in wood or bronze with modern tools.people will appreciate and whorship if the actual artistic work is done properly
cannoir 1 year ago
@KARASUNSTAR As an artist myself I know how to respect african art.holy african statues should not sold in the filthy markets anywhere in the world.we have to come to a point where we can touch those artifacts with white gloves to give them the respect they deserve but most importantly the craft need to be redefined.
cannoir 1 year ago
@KARASUNSTAR SUZANNE WENGER MADE THOSE CARVINGS THAT WAY BECAUSE SHE BELIEVED THAT THE ORISHA CARVINGS SHOULD NOT LOOK HUMAN .THE HUMAN IS A SINNER AND DIRTY ,AND FOR THIS ASPECT A FIGURE THAT LOOKS HUMAN, CARRIES LESS ASE THAN THE FIGURE THAT LOOKS INHUMAN.IM AN ORISHA CARVER AND I MADE FIGURES AND CARVINGS TRADITIONAL AND INHUMAN LIKE SUZANNE WENGER. IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE IN CARVING ,YOU WILL UNDERSTAND WHAT IM SAYING,EXCUSE MY EXPRESSIONS WRITING IN ENGLISH I AM NIGERIAN, LOVE AND BLESSINGS
ifaoduistheway 1 year ago 3
THIS IS THE PERFECT WAY TO USE A FIGURE FOR A ORISA..
ifaoduistheway 1 year ago
WE ALL LOVE SUSAN WENGER IN NIGERIA...BLESSINGS..ODABO~
ifaoduistheway 1 year ago
@KARASUNSTAR I have to agree with you on this one. I hate to believe that she is considered to be a savior, she seems to be sincere but I dnt believe that her energy is wholisticly in tune with mother Africa because of her ethnicity
djs609 1 year ago
thank you for sharing your journey with the world.
Oshunriver 2 years ago
yes, this is the lady i remember watching in the early 80's in tv in nigeria ! she was an expert in ifa culture.. to be honest, as its anti-christain most yorubas will shy away from it now apart from those close to the practices and newcomers who are keen to learn some culture from it.
oluwalogbon58 2 years ago
Many thanks Osunyemi for this footage. Refreshens my memories of Osun Shrine & Mama Adunni. I am writing a poem cycle about her & Oshogbo right now.
Shegelu 2 years ago
i would love to see your poem, or hear it!
osunyemi 2 years ago
i've only completed the first part, but I can email it to u. i'll send u a pm with my email.
Shegelu 2 years ago
@Shegelu
did you write that poem? would love to read it! love - kemi
dapodinamusic 2 months ago
Thank you Osunyemi, I later read that she passed away. You are indeed fortunate to have met her.
omoibile 2 years ago
Thank you osunyemi: Nice to see Wonderful Iya Adunni Susan Wenger. I hope she remains strong 'cos I want to meet her this year September.
omoibile 2 years ago
We were fortunate to film her in August 2008 only months before her passing.
osunyemi 2 years ago
@osunyemi she was 106 years old , na wao.
cannoir 1 year ago