Shango

But she decided not to, because it was her father’s kingdom and she held a great deal of respect for him. Because she was in such a state of mind, she went to speak to her mother and said, "Iya mi with your waters and my winds we could end this marriage”. Oya was very jealous of her iya mi’s (mother’s) love for her brother. Oya’s mother, married Shango, her brother. So Oya’s mother had listened to her daughter and could not believe that Oya would be so angry and foolish to start war over a man. Oya’s iya mi responded saying, “I will not end this marriage because my oma aiafi has upset you. I will never fight against my own son". Omo aiafi means favorite…

innumerable spiritual beings concerned with human affairs and capable of helping or harming human interests. (Park, 2007). It is the most extensive of all religious systems and boasts the most followers. During the 18th and 19th century, slave traders brought West Africans to the New World. Unknowingly, Santeria was carried along to the Americas as well. The religion anchored itself chiefly in the Caribbean and later advanced north and south. Important disparities now separate original Yoruba…

off as one, had elements of Black Consciousness throughout the story that had helped mold others into being able to reach the state of Black Consciousness. In the concept of time, space and identity, Nunu Kept her identity, acted when it was her time to, and felt she was in Africa all of the time. Nunu did have one fatal flaw; unconditional lover for her Son, Joe, who had turned away from Nunu. Shango throughout the movie revealed that he wants all to reach this state and be free. He had already…

The bird once belonged to Shango’s father and was handed down to Shango. Shango thought it would benefit Shola if he passed it down to her after she was caught trying to escape from the plantation. The bird represents the many generations of slaves and at the end of the movie the bird is flying in the sky and it signifies that they are free and that they have found the true meaning of the Sankofa and are aware of their African American roots. I believe Sankofa is a part of Mona’s family and is…

make him sad and he cries. Because of this he had a change of heart and became the first C something in Sewnica history. Gasire’s Lute was just a piece of wood that could not do what is was suppose to do(sing) until blood was spilled for and tears were shed over it. Now I will talk about this guy named Shango. Shango was the thrd king of the Oyo Empire located in Nigeria today He is know as a very powerful king winning many battles. Shango was such a great king in Eurba tradionhe is consider a…

The Codification of Soul in African-derived Culture Synopsis The Codification of Soul In African -Derived Dance Culture is a chapter four in the book Myth Performance in the African Diasporas: Ritual, Theatre, and Dance. Benita breaks down what I would consider the dancers calling. Brown also discusses a style of dance that is a tradition in black culture , but slowly dissipated ; Shouting. Both subjects covered are deeply connected to each other and should be treated with care, just as brown…

people” As seen in the movie noble ali played that character he was entrusted into whipping negroes and was trusted the master, who sometimes entrust some supervisory job to him. Nunu, in fact, rejected to marry him because of the same reason. Third, “ Elderly women had special responsibilities such midwives and taking care of babies” Nunu acted as the elder women who was very passionate about living, she took the role of the midwives when Kunta who was heavily pregnant, died as result of the…

American culture and how they slowly try and adapt to the language, as well as the new culture they have been introduced to. It also shows their adaptation to being slaves rather than indigenous people. In the film you notice how sometimes individuals will be speaking in their native language, but at other times they speak in English. For example, the film displays how Shango and Nunu switch in and out of the native language and English, showing some partial Creolization taking place. You also…

Chapter Six Chango Other Names: Shango, Xango. A War god, connected with Mars, claimed to give victory over adversaries and perform powerful punishment upon them. He is called mostly for men in all issues to do with victory and sensuality, to be seductive to women. Chango may perhaps be the best recognized of the Orishas. He rules dance, drums fire, lightning and thunder. Chango is a warrior Orisha of knowledge and intellect, has hot-tempered nature and is the personification of manhood. Chango…

African chattel slavery was deemed extremely dehumanizing to a point where African slaves could not find their own will to resist. Scholars coined the word agency to discuss Blacks not having the mental capacity to make decisions for themselves due to slavery. It is clear how that conclusion of Slavery stripping away agency can be reached; However, Slaves have always demonstrated their opposition and adversity. Those slaves that jumped into the ocean to escape bondage made decisions for…