Meet Ba Ba

Baba Olumo Akamara, affectionately known as “Baba” is a Babalawo in the Isese tradition in Ifa. His head Orisa is Ogun. He is also initiated in Voodoo, and other spiritual practices, in accordance with the lineages of ancestors.

While he is a Babalawo, he identifies as Spiritual and not religious because of his calling. He is called to use his spirituality and training to bring healing, life, and transformation to others. Due to his extensive training and initiations he is equipped in training, initiating, and mentoring in different paths with Ifa being his main path.

Baba received his Bachelor of Arts in communications, and has had an illustrious career before becoming a spiritualist. He has been an intern to Senator Robert Torricelli, and worked for BET. He is also a member of the Fraternity, Iota Phi Theta.

Baba is a family man and is married to Yemisi. Together, they help bring spiritual healing, love, acceptance, knowledge, and wisdom to others.

Meet Iyanifa Yemisi

Yemisi (pronounced Yee-Mee-She) is also known affectionately as Ma Ma Uni. She is a multi-tradition practitioner. She practices Ifa where she has earned the office and title of Iyanifa. Other practices also include Hoodoo, Witchcraft, and she is initiated in Voodoo. Uni is a descendant from a long lineage of spiritual practitioners. She is a seventh generational Hoodoo Practioner tracing her matriarchial line all the way to 1805! She is a healer, counselor, and spiritual mother to many. Her Head Orisa is Osun, and her father is Olokun.

Outside of her spiritual journey, Yemisi did her undergrad at Spring Arbor University, and went on to pursue her MA in Biblical and Theological Studies with a concentration in Leadership with Denver Seminary. She worked in the mental health field for 16 years before pursuing her spiritual path as a full time practicioner. She has wirtten and published three books and is also a vocalist.