Chief Oluwo Obafemi Fayemi Epega is a world-renowned Babalawo and the founder of O.I.D.S.I. (Obafemi Institute for the Divine & Universal Study of Ifa). He was initiated as a priest of Obatala in 2004, and received his Tefa in 2005 from the late Oluwo Dr. Afolabi Epega at the Epega Compound in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. He strongly believes that the restoration and preservation of African divine sciences and traditions can restore psychological balance and personal empowerment to all people. He is a proud African American man, native Houstonian, descendant of slaves, priest of Ifa, teacher, author, mentor, son, a friend to many, and most importantly, an honorable father.

Chief Iyalode YeYe Tayese is a world-renowned Iyanifa and founder of the Tayese Temple. She was initiated as a Priest of Ifa, Oya, and Shango in Abeokuta, Nigeria in 2016. In 2020 she received her Chieftaincy title in Ibadan, Nigeria and became a Priest of Osun (Abeokuta). She strongly believes that generational healing can be passed down the same as a generational curse can be. She has many Spiritual gifts but her specialty, focus and passion is based in and around Womb healing and Ancestral veneration. She passionately teaches “Heal your wounds, Heal your wombs”! Knowing that true spiritual healing and elevation can only begin when one truly understands that we must first have the courage to face those things that hide deep in the depths of our souls that show up as traumas. She is a loving Mother, Priest, Teacher, Mentor, friend, Spiritual healer, world traveler and proud Representative of her African and Caribbean Ancestors of the Diaspora.

As a spiritualist, teacher, and eternal student of nature’s wisdom and energy, Iya Dami dedicates her life to uniting and strengthening communities through divine inspiration, spiritual guidance, and empowerment. Immersed in the teachings of African Traditional Spirituality (ATS), Ifadamilola continually delves into profound studies, evolving into a practitioner committed to serving her community in multifaceted ways. Recognized as a trained priestess and diviner, Iya Damilola channels healing energies through the art of divination, ritual, and education, fostering empowerment by unlocking individuals’ innate power, intuition, and ancestral connections.

Bayo Akomolafe, rooted with the Yoruba people, is a celebrated posthumanist thinker, poet, and author. His books, These Wilds Beyond our Fences and We Will Tell our Own Story, reflect his unique perspectives. Founder of The Emergence Network and host of ‘We Will Dance with Mountains,’ he lectures at Pacifica Graduate Institute and University of Vermont. Akomolafe sits on boards including Science and Nonduality (US). He’s the inaugural Global Senior Fellow at UC Berkeley’s Othering and Belonging Institute and Senior Fellow at The New Institute, Hamburg. Recent honors include the New Thought Leadership Award 2021 and Excellence in Ethnocultural Psychotherapy Award 2022.

Iya Affo is a trauma specialist and founder of Healing Historical Trauma, who brings over two decades of experience in mental health, social services, and community advocacy. Iya’s ancestors hail from the Sacred City of 41 Mountains in West Africa, Barbados, Jamaica and the Bahamas. Affo’s work focuses on empowering individuals and communities to break cycles of trauma through culturally-responsive healing practices. Her approach integrates traditional wisdom with modern therapeutic techniques, emphasizing the importance of reconnecting with cultural roots. She is a sought-after speaker and educator with a mission to facilitate re-culturing and the subsequent healing of indigenous people all over the world.