In Bowen’s dazzling debut, rooted in West African mythology and mid-1400s history, Simidele is a mermaid, or Mami Wata, tasked by orisa Mother Yemoja to collect and usher to the afterlife the souls of ...

The year 2024 marked the beginning of my ancestral renaissance. As a certified well-being coach, healing practitioner, and editor with over 15 years of experience specializing in health, wellness, and ...

American investment companies Bain Capital and Luxembourg-based CVC Capital Partners are considering the possibility of acquiring the French software company Orisha worth 2 billion euros ($2.1 billion ...

From breaking dishes to burning scarecrows, each culture celebrates the New Year uniquely. The first-ever recorded New Year’s celebration dates back to ancient Babylon, which occurred after the ...

Voodoo, or Vodou, as it is more accurately known, is a complex and rich spiritual tradition deeply rooted in the history and culture of Haiti. Misunderstood and often sensationalized by Western media, ...