She is a practitioner of Ifa, an ancient West African faith. She is a longtime practitioner of Ifa, an ancient West African faith, and prefers to be called Olori, the name she is known by within the faith. But anecdotal evidence suggests interest in West African religions is on the rise. Wuaku says “strong bases” of West African religions have emerged in California, Florida, Michigan and other places around the country. Like some other religions, Ifa includes magic, the use of traditional medicines and veneration of the dead.

Source: Washington Post April 06, 2019 20:52 UTC