21 Divisions- Lineages within Haitian and Dominican Vodou

A bit of history Of Haitian and Dominican Vodou. Explaining the lineages and a bit more.
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[@DC_Morningstar]

I’ve been interested in the 21 divisions and Haitian Vodou for a while now, I’m Dominican but my family are light skinned Christians (the type who negate their African roots and call ir the devil’s work). I thank people like you, incultureco, and many more for giving me perspicacity! Yo amo a mis raíces, quiero alabarlas, y agradecerlas por mi existencia. I do hope I get to expand my knowledge on the subject. I want to be able to show my children and grandchildren the power in our blood, the fact that we are someone far above what white culture has tried to impose on us.

[@stoveock6059]

If you’re Dominican there’s gotta be someone in your family fucking around with that

[@OverSooll]

Brilliantly expressed by a true initiate and expert, thank you for your teachings

[@xoanwahn]

Great video! Cleared up some doubts I've been having since I've been feeling called to this path, especially the part about whether or not someone can serve the spirits without being initiated. Thanks for this.

[@baddriddimworkshop]

Man, so happy i found this channel. Most of them voodooists on yt are mostly showing off. the diva has a lot to share but she has to mix it up with all kinda crap, like she really lacks historic culture and mixes things up. this channel is really focussed on learning more than trying to make it entertaining. so thanx a lot bro.

[@mugabebakulu5817]

Man you know your history really well, I am empreseed!

[@kahdeidramartin7053]

Extremely well done! You have given an excellent history and explanation of his complex spiritual system.

[@stevenyanacsek4873]

Sir do you think you may be able to explain the differences' between 21 Divisions and Cuban Regla Arara'?

[@bcom11]

i would appeciate this too!

[@Therootdoctress]

Just taught me something. Thanks

[@laciguapamagic1235]

When other Mambos ask where’s my Asson and I tell them I don’t have one because that is not my lineage they don’t understand that…

[@Username_taken_]

Are there people from different cultures that initiate into 21 divisions? That don’t have it in their blood

[@jazzya7383]

Hello. My mothers family is Haitian. I seen my grandmother do some spiritual things I never understood. But we were also “catholic”.

[@stoveock6059]

I think they only do that cause Catholicism was forced on them and voodoo was and is looked down on so the start calling the dietys after catholic saints

[@34Buck474]

Like what

[@GoddessEmeralds]

🇭🇹🇭🇹 Mesi Anpil!! Proud Haitian here! Thank you for making this video for nice and clear for people to understand what you are saying. This all sounds a little bit familiar to me.. You are someone I can take notes from. Thank you! ❤

[@stevenyanacsek4873]

I've watched your vids dozens of times now and I always learn something new.

[@darryld9527]

🔥🔥Great work as usual! Mad I just found your channel....of course SUBSCRIBED! Can't wait to see your new material!

[@sancista7crossroads83]

Honor & Respect Papa Boko. excellent overview!

[@Sheilan40]

I'm Haitian and I really enjoyed this video...SUBSCRIBED!

[@vagabon419]

Jolie 44 same here FANMI Pam sakap fet la family, new York city

[@atrueearthling4326]

I was born into this stuff Im from "Bani" live in the US now. As a boy I was always the Lil boy no one would explain things to. My mom got possessed by "Idaisa" tho countless times but she didn't baptize people you definitely answered some questions for me. Thanks for your work.

[@monroerodriguez]

Some Kongo spirits or ancestors may come down during vodou ceremony, meaning a non lwa. I've seen it happen in Haiti. It was short they danced then left but it still happens.

[@Bembesito]

Monroe Rodriguez Singh they are still loa cause remember many of the Congo spirits are included in the petro division. We have many sub divisions like kita mondong Pemba lemba savan la mer and more. So part of the ritual when it goes to petro is congo and are still loa.

[@100hotchocolategirl]

Hey Monroe👋. I always see you under Wayward's videos lol.

[@alexanderrosado8446]

Hola, muchas Bendiciones puedes hablar algun dia, en comparación de lo que es 21 divisiones y el Sance Puertorriqueño.

[@SamaAndTheCosmo]

Best explanatory video made on the history of the lineages on the island. It removes a lot of the stigmas and dogmas perpetrated. You have a new suscriber!

[@Therootdoctress]

So much to learn glad im taking my time

[@aaronfly4246]

In Espiritismo any spirit can come down. Candelo Sedife has come down several times in our house. Sanse has a whole history of how it came about.

[@Bembesito]

I respect your view but i don't see it is something that should be encouraged or that should be looked at as right. You don't see people calling orisha or npungos or hindu vedas or krishna Buddha to a misa ? Why is loa tradition not respected ?? Now i don't say its wrong that a certain loa comes into a misa to give a message, but its not a traditional thing. Loa can come anywhere honestly to give a message even in a misa, but i wouldn't have misas to be calling loa cause again its not traditional and the misa doesn't have the right elements or offerings to call loa. Misas or mesas espirituales deal with different energies and spirits that have evolved to not require things that a loa would. Totally different worlds.

[@Bembesito]

I would love to see documented history on sanse. Ive been looking for info on it for years and still have yet to find any thing to validate this practice.

[@aaronfly4246]

I didn't say we called on him during a Misa. He just comes when he wants to. Now finding documentation on Sanse is not something you will find. It's a spiritual tradition. I can give you the history of how it came to be, the way I was taught. But other then that you not really going to find any paperwork on it.

[@Bembesito]

Aaron Fly I’ve heard some history on it but somethings that others preach about it just don’t add up. Also many things being done by some supposed sansistas are not very orthodox. It’s almost like it’s a mix all tradition for some not all. There are people mixing Afro Cuban palo Osha with Dominican and Haitian vodou, doing things that are clearly modern inventions. Again I respect everyone’s view and opinion.

[@aaronfly4246]

Well there is a lot of botched things going on in very tradition as well as Sanse. But Sanse is not Vodou, yes we have the 7 Lwa but it's closer to Espiritismo. What happened was back in the day the Espiritistas saw how 21 Divisions did there thing and the 21 Divisions saw how the Espiritistas did their thing. With the approval of the Lwa and the spirits that's how Sanse was born.

[@kyarra3148]

THANK YOU 🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@sauramayimbendoki2060]

How people actually dislike this? Dont understand

[@Bembesito]

saura mayimbe ndoki the truth will always bring the people that are envious or hate. Also brings light to those that are doing things wrong or making them up.

[@michelegmiller8500]

very enjoyable and informative! i am in the usa and have no knowledge of practitioners near me. is it permissible to place a veve in the home? i am interested in Papa Legba and Loko.

[@Bembesito]

Michele G Miller if you have Facebook message or request me. I’m Bembesito Akpon on fb.

[@karasof45]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, voice & wisdom!

[@gisellebaez4168]

Muchas gracias, muy bien explicado todo.

[@jblaster4228]

gracias.in the bautizo en las 21 divisions que es Los effects que uno puede desperate espiritualmente?

[@educatemiemie7562]

Lol! I was ready to disagree with you! 😂🤣😂 but the more the video progresses.... anyways! Ure spot on!

[@Therootdoctress]

Great to hear igbo and the fire+water connection

[@j17nana]

I was born and raised in the USA from Haitian parents. They did not discuss much of vodou with me growing up. I guess they though I would just picked it up and understand when I got older. Wow!!!!! you blew my mind. I grew up know some of my family served lwa and involved in vodou but never understood it. I have been searching for materials like books, CDs, DVDs etc to get a better understanding and comprehension. This video helped me see things clearly. You are amazing in your presentation. Thank you. Can you give any reference materials in English to learn, study and have a better understanding?

[@HooLeeYo]

Great video abure! I miss you man! This is Julio Elegua, your godbrother of Ile Efunshe. Really loving all of your videos!!!! *Edited to fix typos*

[@Bembesito]

Yo my bro !! Bendicion really great to hear from you. I always ask about you, hope all is good ! Hit me up on fb if you have, it’s Bembesito Akpon.

[@HooLeeYo]

@@Bembesito Brudda!!! I don't use FB. Any other way I can reach you? Instagram?

[@Bembesito]

@@HooLeeYo yea I’m on ig also same Bembesito

[@frankbendavid1397]

after getting my dna results back and seeing what regions of africa im from i decided to reconect with my ancestors and the culture ive seen that us dominicans are mostly from senegal and the congo

[@pleazurs]

Frank Gonzalez that’s interesting Frank I didn’t know this . Would like to talk more with you about this .

[@jacksmith1578]

DNA results are fraud

[@NIM11a]

Bendiga Bembesito Gracias A La Misericordia

[@angelicatorres8444]

Extremely off topic , but I just realized I have the key you have hanging tattooed on my hand , lol

[@gillprince2482]

Not slaves prisoners...

[@Bembesito]

Gill Prince right.

[@VanTConsult]

Thank you for explaining this Papa.

[@jamesbailey6941]

Let's go Bro!!!

[@lilkray27]

I enjoyed the info that u provided. I need direction.

[@randyeystad983]

Thanks for the really good information ive seen your drumming at my godfathers services. If "they" are willing may be I'll see you at a service next summer

[@louichanlepriro6138]

True talkkk..... you a good one ayibobo ...

[@randymorelify]

Good job on this informative video my Dominican brother

[@Oriate]

Great video.

[@Bembesito]

Oriate I didn't know you had a Chanel also. Loving your vids.

[@defi6.058]

Good stuff bro

[@raul87i]

Loa aren't deities at all, their first and foremost spirits, but ultimately their intermediaries for God and mankind.

[@Bembesito]

Raul Iriarte yes clearly but I’m not gonna be saying intermediaries for god and mankind every time😂😂. Loa as orisha or any other are usually called divinities in Africa. Blessings !

[@bokosaint-eloi]

Monotheism is not an indigenous/African concept. They are Deities/Divinities before there was ever any abrahamic religion and their modern day prophets. Bump all that intermediary mess. When will we stop looking at African spirituality and culture with a westernized, colonial lens. African cosmogonies have concepts of THE ALL (Nun, Buluku, Grann etc etc.) if that's what you're referring to or looking for. And no, none of the deities are intermediaries to the all.

[@billgates266]

@@bokosaint-eloi y'all trippin Egypt was Originally monotheistic Y'all just go into Idolatry Animating energies and worshipping ancestors instead of Using the Energies Orisha to Honor them and ascend to destiny Ori Ordained by The creator Knows as Eledumareh by Yoruba ppl

[@nanamensi8361]

wadada give thanks

[@Myisland77]

Ayibobo

[@antoniovalentine9388]

Can 1 practice 21 divisions and palo mayombe at the same time?

[@Bembesito]

Antonio Valentine yes just depends on the person and their paths. The key is to choose a path you will work most. Also not to mix traditions. I for example have Osha also, I just keep things balanced and never mix one thing with the other. Every lineage should be kept within its track.

[@antoniovalentine9388]

Thank you for the response my question was stimulated because eye saw a video of an individual saying he did not want to become a babalow because he is a Tata he can't do that and be getting possessed

[@Bembesito]

Antonio Valentine yes that contradicts because babalawos have taboo with possession. So some things do contradict with each other. Again it’s different with each individuals case.

[@danielbueno6051]

hey puedes hacer video en español?

[@m3vm3]

Aiyati

[@84doll]

Tribe of levi tribe of Simeon , both cursed

[@ra-el6509]

Now ..Sadly people use vodou as a business ☹️. Bembesito, are you on the island?

[@Bembesito]

Ana Caona im in nyc

[@Casilocapuntocom]

Subscribed

[@kimjay425]

Really enjoyed this

[@sugarcocaine1782]

I can’t like this enough! Thank you 🤗😘

[@milliondollaboiibsb4927]

Is there vodoo in puerto rico not Santeria but voodoo

[@Bembesito]

MILLION DOLLA BOII BSB not originally no. There is some 21 Division or Dominican style vodou due to Dominican migration. Same as santeria in Pr which is due to Cuban migration and all.

[@catvapecult5876]

somewhat but not explored very unknown of the jungles they say that they are mystery but have great power

[@jacksmith1578]

The deep history is not on Google

[@Bembesito]

Jack Smith indeed Brother

[@barbaragarces9410]

luz honey its me barbara obatala lol i have to talk to you

[@billgates266]

AYITI not quisqueya

[@Bembesito]

Kiskeya is a name used commonly by both sides and is a general name. The island had 3 supposed known names Ayiti, kiskeya and Bohio. Blessings!

[@moisepicard5991]

+Bill Gates I know right.

[@yawesat.v.6643]

so it's Haitian vodou

[@Bembesito]

Haitian Spirituality vodou is vodou. If it’s on Dominican side it’s vodou practiced on dr side we spell or call it vudu or 21 division. What happens is that we share lots in common with vodou you find in north or border line Haiti. Remember also the island is ine and was united many times be it by invasion or what ever you want to call it. Vodou is vodou. If that island didn’t have a border there would be no such thing as Haitian or Dominican vodou. Another thing is that there’s no one kind of Haitian or Dominican vodou, there’s a lot of regional variation and lineages all over whole island. To also set record straight vudu or African traditions started on the Spanish side in early 1500s with the cofradías. French came along more almost 100 years later.

[@Bembesito]

Haitian Spirituality in short vodou vudu 21 nasyon or Division is what unites us.

[@yawesat.v.6643]

Okay I understand that because when the slaves came from Africa there was spread it throughout the island but what do you call it or is it still called 21 divisions like you said when they're Dominican people are going to Haiti to get asson and that is only in Haiti so what would that be called

[@yawesat.v.6643]

You are right I would love to see two different houses different nations come together because the vodou make us one. I just want Clarity my friend

[@Bembesito]

Haitian Spirituality in Dominican Republic we call it 21 Division, it’s the most popular name that was used throughout the whole Dominican side. The name vudu was not used much because of Trujillo times but still it is used. There are many Dominican that get asson now and many assogwe temple in Dominican side now because of migration. But there has always been interchange of Haitian and Dominican traditions.