"When you stand with the blessings of your mother and God, it matters not who stands against you." - Yoruba Proverb
This picture is from this years Osun festival. Osun (Oh-shoon) is a divinity in the Yoruba pantheon who is very close to my heart. Not only is she the spirit that rules my life path at this time - but she is also a fierce protector of mine. This embrace reminds me of how Osun manifests in my life. She is a confident, friend, lover, protector and supporter- like no other. She is the mother that raises her daughters to be good and confident women - who know how to claim their place in life. She is loving yet strong, beautiful yet intense, comforting and empowering. I owe her my life and she has taken it to places I never could have imagined. ORE YEYE OSUN!!!
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| Participants dance and sing in celebration of Osun |
You are very eloquent with these pictures. I wish to thank you for the lovely blog you have here. Alaafia!
ReplyDeletei absolutely love this! in your photos i see myself and in your words i hear my voice...ekuse o! will there be another festival this year? ~Osunfunmike Alake
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