Meet Chief Baba Oluwole Ifakunle
The illustrious and renowned Baba Oluwole Ifakunle Adetutu Alagbede Manyansa is a venerable Earth honoring Elder and distinguished professional Babalawo (Ifa priest), spiritualist, interfaith minister, with an impressive tenure of over 35 years.
He has imparted profound lectures and teachings on the sacred philosophy of Ifa, collaborating his academic influence in esteemed institutions such as Harvard University, University of New Castle in London, Hunter College (graduate school of social work), Florida A&M University, Florida State University, and the College of Nyack (graduate school) just to name a few. His expertise lies in the multifaceted domain of the West African Yoruba spiritual, cultural, and metaphysical belief system, where he stands as an authoritative figure on its contemporary applications.
He is initiated into the highly revered Aboriginal Ogboni Society as Oluwo, a position reserved for esteemed society elders, which has earned Baba Oluwole Ifakunle a chieftaincy title. Chief Ifakunle also assumes the mantle of leadership locally as the esteemed director of Ile Omo Ope shrine in Harlem, New York, "Iyadunni" Aborigine Ogboni Society in New York, while further heading the "Egbe Parapo" Ancestral EGUNGUN society in both New York and New Jersey. Notably, he has undergone initiations into various Congolese lineages, earning the distinguished title of Tata Nganga, keeper of enigmatic underworld secrets in the Vodun tradition that extends across the global landscape.
Beyond his spiritual pursuits, Baba Ifakunle is a multifaceted personality, an erudite author, a captivating storyteller, an adept diviner, a masterful magician, a sagacious counselor, a chess coach, and an international backgammon champion.
He gracefully holds the role of an experienced life coach and clinical hypnotist, boasting an impressive counseling term of over 30 years, catering to clients of all ages facing diverse challenges. For the past two decades, Chief has generously lent his expertise and public health background to support clinically trained social workers in their endeavors to aid children, adolescents and families. His unwavering dedication to nurturing the young generation is evident through his extensive work with two community rites of passage programs, paralleling his own experiences as a participant in various rites of passage programs.
Chief Ifakunle advocates both spiritual and cultural diversity, engaging with prominent spiritual leaders at The United Nations and participating in a world peace summit in Korea.
Chief Ifakunle's expertise lies in addressing a wide array of concerns, encompassing depression, anxiety, trauma, parenting challenges, substance abuse, mental disorders, relationship issues, and career obstacles. Notably, he adds the role of a skilled herbalist to his repertoire. By leveraging his extensive training as an Ifa Priest, he adeptly diagnoses, treats, heals, and guides individuals through a profound psycho-spiritual process derived from the ancient wisdom of Ifa, leaving a transformative impact on communities across the globe, from Trinidad and Tobago to England, Nigeria, Costa Rica, Brazil, Peru, France, Egypt, Poland, Jamaica, Barbados, and beyond.
Notably, Chief has recently authored a book titled "Bliss: The Road to Absolute Happiness." In this book, he provides a step-by-step guide to attain happiness, contentment, joy, and inner peace. It;s a powerful navigating system for those seeking a new level of fulfillment.
Chief's remarkable achievements have been recognized by notable media outlets, such as National Geographic, where he was featured alongside the esteemed Morgan Freeman, and People Magazine's prominent coverage. His spiritual prowess has even led him to expel negative spirits from a house, as showcased on the Travel Channel and an appearance on the tv show, 90 day Fiancé.
An annual tradition finds Chief bestowing libations at Malcolm X's burial site while also offering insightful predictions for the upcoming new year on the first Sunday of every year.
In the pursuit of his practice, Chief Ifakunle aspires to liberate individuals, guiding them to connect with their happiness, bliss, fulfillment, and life's destined path, within a judgment-free and problem-free environment.
Moreover, his noble goal revolves around making a positive and profound impact on the world.
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