The 'Voodoo renaissance' of New Orleans | BBC Global

[@vinnyguerrero5067]

everyone in these comments didnt pass the vibe check….. Herbalism has been a practice for centuries before we could run to CVS for advil and medicine. This is a strong centuries old lineage. I have nothing but respect for Hoodoo, Voodoo, and religions

[@Wigington24]

@@vinnyguerrero5067 take some hemlock

[@xandr13]

Why so defensive, sonny? Something bothering you?

[@ddoubleu170]

Same 🙏🏾

[@Cara-380]

Modern medicine is also why humans have a long life expectancy.

[@Wigington24]

@Cara-380 correct

[@codycurtin2295]

New Orleans is such a beautifully spiritual place. You can quite literally feel it in the air there

[@henbane2247]

New Orleans was my favourite place out of everywhere I've visited in the USA. It does have a really interesting vibe

[@sunnymountainhoneyfountain]

Wow! That voodoo herbal apothecary is incredible. I’ve never seen anything like that, what a beautiful spiritual practise.

[@jlb127]

you need to go. I went my first time there last year and the energy is amazing. You just feel like your floating in water. her place is amazing!!!!

[@nadiasharnelle]

@@jlb127 Yes indeed! I typically visit on a monthly basis (I'm 45 mins away) and the vibe is always on point. I love how they always revamp the floorplan which makes it so that each visit is always different from the one before!

[@Alexesmonique]

It’s amazing 💯

[@Miszny]

This is a beautiful. I've followed Jessyka for a while now, through her teachings I've grown to understand and appreciate Voodoo. A very spiritual, very intuitive, very grounded practice that is often villianized and terrorized by those who don't care to understand.

[@shelbylynn9]

What is her channel called? I’d love to hear more about how they incorporate it into their daily routines. It was sweet how meaningful this is for them. It was very touching.

[@sohseikinadasei]

a big cause of that are the movies

[@ftheworlds]

@@shelbylynn9 @hausofhoodoo293

[@_missmajola]

Oh wow what a beautiful documentary. Need an hour of this

[@studiotwo24]

💯

[@heathertizya6837]

Need a full special on this

[@ladonnacouture816]

Yeeees as a Student and Practitioner of Rootwork, this touched my heart. I'm humbly a student FOREVER.

[@MuseMoriah]

The people that taught us our spiritual practices are evil are the same ones who put us in chains.

[@tiwantiwaabibiman2603]

And the one's now taking over - coopting and corrupting our Afrikan Ancestral Spiritual/Religious traditions to claim they are the authorities in our traditions.

[@ashleyc3080]

Exactly!!! I wish more ppl could comprehend this🥺

[@darcylauren1934]

Great. But their spiritual practices and yours are both false. No matter the wrong they did to your ancestors, doesn't make your ancestors' falsehoods suddenly true... We have a method that explains the causes and effects of molecules such as pharmodynamics and pharmokinetics known as the scientific method. Voodoo doesn't, nor does Christianity. Follow facts and science. Not some mythical belief with no basis in reality (and having a basis in herbology doesn't prove the false belief system either).

[@UXtatic]

And created Christian Nationalism.

[@Army_Brat1980]

But benefitted and profited from our knowledge of medicinal healing.

[@evertonpereira14]

Voodoo is very similar to Candomblé here in Brazil, they have the same roots but organized in a different way. I'd like to know more about Voodoo in US.

[@deed5049]

Candomble is similar to Voodoo, as is Santeria and other "Hispanic" practices. The same can be said of Carribean food.

[@Therockfan30]

The one in Louisiana is mostly called Hoodoo and it’s practice comes from the Wolof Senegalese slaves shipped to Louisiana during the slave trade.

[@evertonpereira14]

@@Therockfan30 in Brazil we also have the Umbanda, thats is more mixed with other religions, also similar to voodoo. Or hoodoo.

[@Luneandlo]

Vodou and Haiti is the Mother of it all

[@fashionguy225]

They are not "Hispanic" at all. It all comes from enslaved people aka Africans​@@deed5049

[@Owlkisses88]

Herbs are medicine so it's nice to learn

[@CyberPunkKitty]

love to see Jess getting even more recognition! been following her for YEARS now and she's still amazing !

[@Filipepode21]

This could be expanded into a mini series about voodoo! Go for it BBC, break the prejudice and help the culture be spreader trough information .

[@bebopnola]

It’s not a renaissance. It’s been going on. It never stopped. Y’all just didn’t know bc there was no TikTok. And I hate that for my city.

[@JesusIsLove89]

I was at her store 3 weeks ago. Such a beautiful, magical shop.

[@bluffermuffin1]

And that's what people don't get. That it's a way of life. Obeah is and was the practice in the west indies and Guyana and many of the people who see it as evil don't realize that the way they cook and clean and even speak, many of their superstitions and child rearing practices and their natural leaning towards plant medicine, is part of that practice...no evil there..

[@michaelregis1015]

Yo, we have Obeah too in Trinidad and Tobago.

[@peachnecctar1658]

i have the utmost respect for people who connect with plants and herbs like this. being so connected to the earth and spirits is such a gift

[@Jahziah_77]

Thank you sending love all way from Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹

[@lainit.mcneal1666]

So beautifully presented. Simply beautiful. Ashe.

[@prissylily25]

I’m Haitian and Jamaican- I’m very happy Obeah and Voudon is in my culture.

[@lisac996]

Lucky!❤

[@ManigaMOtep]

Tired fi wuk obeah innah bush...youtube DrJMDNBTC

[@AfricancoolChic]

Funny the word "Obeah" is the word "Obia" which means native Dr or herbalist or witch Dr in the Igbo language of Nigeria. It surprises me to see words survive the transatlantic slave trade.

[@jasminmuvaherbal]

Walking in and being in her storefront was moving, palpable ❤ Grateful for spaces like this and keeping our ancestors practices alive.

[@Jeskrist5]

I love her. I've never visited her but I follow her on instagram. She's very smart and shares a lot of her knowledge with the community.

[@josh.3808]

Hey! The Priestess! Right on. It’s good to see her. God bless her. (She’s the best). BEST APOTHECARY IN THE WORLD! The world needs more Wombmen like these ladies. Divine and attuned.

[@dontwren]

wombmen is weird. lets not use that word ok

[@barbaralee7483]

This is a beautiful story ❤

[@JacksNightmare]

Omg! I've been following her Instagram for years! Congratulations on the interview to talk about your work!!🎉🎉

[@ScorpioTellz]

Beautiful short delving into the hidden world of Voodoo. I love hearing about the practice and have always felt connected to New Orleans since I visited in 2015.

[@EllieS1863]

This is fantastic. It would be awesome if the people who added the music didn’t show their own prejudice by having such negative music in the background. This could have been portrayed in a much more neutral way.

[@adjoahelene9203]

That green plants she first put in the jar is a very powerful plant here in Africa. It's used to heal and cast evil spirit. She knows what she's doing

[@TheCelestialsparrow]

This was beautiful.

[@adventurecreations3214]

Holy is holy no matter what you name it

[@matthewjames206]

New Orleans is a truly special place. This was insightful 🍻

[@I-Dophler]

Hoodoo voodoo that you do! This explanation is truly captivating and brings such depth to the understanding of Voodoo. It’s rare and inspiring to witness Voodoo depicted as a lifestyle woven with threads of nature, ancestry, and sacred connections, moving far beyond the usual misunderstandings. The way you describe plants and their spirits adds layers of meaning to natural healing and medicine, sparking an entirely new appreciation. Thank you for unveiling these insights and broadening how we perceive such ancient wisdom!

[@CrystalRaye]

What a lovely video. Wish it was a little longer and more in-depth.

[@disideratum]

The only women I know who know wear silk tigñon scarves tied with 7 knots are Mambó. It's a really interesting part of the culture to me and so beautiful!

[@mayag598]

I needed this 🖤 thank you

[@christophm860]

Voodoo (Voudou) is so beautiful to me. It incorporates reverence for the ancestors, reverence and respect for the natural world, music, dance, different cultures, different languages, different foods...I wish the stigma of it being evil or "dark," etc would be dismantled by folks who would see it, experience it and see it in a much different light. Being half Native, it's beautiful to see how our practices may be different, but we're all so much more alike than we are different.

[@amberlikely420]

Just came back from a trip to New Orleans. It’s my favorite place in the world. So rich in energy and culture.

[@user-fk3rw6rm3y]

Excellent. Would love to see more about this.

[@paullubanga6135]

The culture is coming back

[@barbiegirll7299]

Demonic culture

[@jamesjohnson5700]

African spirituality is coming back

[@k-dwanks2481]

As an African, nobody can be a healer or herbalist without being called to practice Then you can heal the unthinkable

[@deborahhoeflinger8675]

I love that this community is still alive and well in New Orleans

[@OddWomanOut_Pi81]

May we NEVER forget what Haiti did. ✨️🙏🏾✨️🇭🇹✨️ BIG respect.

[@henbane2247]

Haiti definitely deserves more recognition for that

[@stephaniejoseph6521]

Fantastic! And finally!

[@MafaldaVince]

So interesting and I loved the filming!

[@URI443PHOENIX]

Beautiful ❤ I was raised in the Cuban Santeria tradition. Nice to know our cousins ❤

[@3340steve]

Thank you for sharing this

[@theseerofthe9realms]

As a lightworker I also practice voodoo and some hoodoo it is important to me representing my heritage❤

[@CoahuiltecanCat-vu9cd]

The utmost respect to voodoo practitioners from a Bruja and training medicine person🖤

[@ruthaddisu9227]

Jesus Christ is the true living God, and true healer

[@chrisval1352]

So glad I watched this. What a beautiful practice. Thank you

[@lpg8518]

Interesting and beautiful, it's a connection to nature and the spirit world. However, as there is good there is also evil and there are some people who try to manipulate this energy to their advantage.

[@TempleOfToya]

Jessyka's shop is amazing❤ and so necessary our community.

[@Alexa-uk8lj]

Isn’t it in a white neighborhood?

[@TempleOfToya]

@Alexa-uk8lj it's in the city of New Orleans.

[@JM-bv2mo]

I so badly want to visit New Orleans one day

[@gamuiceyt01]

Me too

[@PHlophe]

racism is INSANE there . be well prepared

[@sjferguson]

My people are from the New Orleans area. I grew up with so much respect for this culture. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing this story ❤

[@kolbiexo]

I loveeeeee that botanic shop it’s around the corner from my granny house and I used to go there 🥰🥰🥰 GOOD choice for first time visitors

[@TwoSpiritedChosenOne]

I thank you for ancestral knowledge ancestors, of how to use the Earth to heal and use it for myself an dothers. keep teaching me ancestors of America, I am from this land. Thank you I am eternally grateful. Ase'

[@angelagaare5442]

Thank you for helping us learn the truth.

[@zanniesamuel4537]

I knew it was Jessika

[@wendistewart2774]

Thank you!

[@Ikey504]

Renaissance? Voodoo never left in New Orleans

[@pippetdog]

Thanks for the education!

[@Eli-j6r6j]

BBC IS NOT EDUCATION ITS PROPAGANDA AND BRAINWASHING

[@goldenfrizzball]

Beautiful representation of American voodoo from amazing resources. Great job!

[@Coachhalo]

Ase’ 🙏🏽🧘🏾‍♀️💭🫀⚖️🪶 thankful for our ancestors✨✨🫶🏽✨✨

[@GeedyP]

I’m from New Orleans great information

[@torijohnston8540]

Voodoo is a way of life.❤

[@Silent1Majority]

Wonderfully expressed and explained. Thank you for this prism.

[@mercedesgibson1057]

Everything in this video is beautiful

[@PHlophe]

the film technique is pretty.

[@israelsfusion4727]

This is such a beautiful piece... wish it was longer

[@alchemistamineh3261]

Beautiful video 👏🏾🙌🏾

[@shonniebabii6767]

BLESSINGS..... GREAT SHORT DOC!

[@matthewgroves7511]

This is such a beautiful video

[@haiybo]

Really well-made

[@samari_13]

I think BBC should have done a better job at plugging in Manbo Jessyka's Haus of Hoodoo Apothecary & Botanica because its a beautiful shop.

[@djembejen]

Great little film. I would have liked it to have been a bit longer to learn more about the people and traditions.

[@Divinatonio]

It's a closed practice so no they shouldn't share traditions

[@TheSitcheeation]

We left the church & picked up our cookbooks in 2016. This story is late 😂😂

[@Amani-0047]

better late than never! i gave up on church in my late teens and i'm almost 50. it's not a contest. Enlightenment comes slowly for some. be Kind about it or you're just repeating the judgment of the church you left less than a decade ago... Namaste 🙏

[@TheSitcheeation]

@Amani-0047 it means they’re behind the trend. I’m grateful for the great return to Traditional AFRICAN Religious Systems, but it’s not just Voodoo. It’s Hoodoo, Ifa, Lucumi, Nkisi, Santaria, Candomble - it’s a paradigm shift entirely, since 2016 exactly so if the goal is to keep up with Black spiritual trends - this article is behind the ball.

[@lavernemusic]

Oh Lord Jesus help us ALL

[@zthegoddess]

I love BBC

[@tanyadenise-q6w]

I practice ❤😂😂😂this is beautiful 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@talibahonyoutube]

Jess is one of my favorites. Is there a full episode!?!

[@CloudTribe]

I'm a Christian but I find Voodoo, and New Orleans to be very interesting

[@ezekielmcville5101]

🎉 Dont go there. That is Devilry and Witchcraft 🎉

[@Beautifulhighpriestess]

This is Ancestry

[@MissTia777]

Calf worshiping ancestry

[@GreenSpace314]

@@MissTia777 You will still worship Mary,Jesus that have no connection with u😂

[@MissTia777]

@@GreenSpace314 I never worship Mary

[@TeaWitcher]

Jessyka got a lot of inspiration from Sally Ann Glassman who she’s tried to shun right after mentoring under her. Jessyka also is not native to Nola, she tries to act super knowledgeable about the place.

[@DiamondNet2009]

Sharing!❤

[@monicacastro3874]

❤VERY INTERESTING…I LOVED!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@t.g.a7902-]

Just a question, why didn’t the enslaved people use voodoo to get back at the oppressors? I mean, if such a powerful tool existed (voodoo can be used for good and bad), why couldn’t they have utilised it to punish their oppressors?

[@FigNcodfish767]

Because Satan is a liar! ONLY Christ saves

[@Divinatonio]

Haïti did

[@Jo5ue1]

At the 5:21 mark, she has a noticeable reaction when mentioning the devil. Her eyes widened as she utters the word 'devil'. 😬

[@OneShotGameGoddess24]

I love this ❤️✨

[@TheValenciaMarieShow]

Powerful!

[@katiewildwitch]

This was so beautiful, I wished it was longer. Please make a longer documentary in the future!

[@Cantetinza17]

I think it's hilarious how the over religious talk down on voodoo, hoodoo, and witchcraft and it's like really? These peop,e use so much more of God than the religious church and they are seen as evil. Well ok. I tell my family that they need to remember that they were beaten, tortured, and killed just to get them to follow God, but before all of that we followed Orishas. I am a daughter of Oshun. I love working with plants and herbs. Even when we cook and add herbs to our food, you're still using magic.

[@brandonpenn9887]

“Every knee will bow”

[@kerri5595]

V cool story, thank you

[@andreluiztheophilomaximian5571]

Nova orleans tem uma mágica no ar esse estado é diferente muito lindo

[@humansomewhat2167]

I'm interested in hearing about the perspective I read toted, that voodoo is a closed practice, but when painted in this broader sense shown, it seems no different from any ancestral spiritual practice around the world, making offerings and honoring ancestors, this is done in pre-abrahamic spiritualities all over the world. So my question is: is voodoo a specific kind of closed practice, or is it just a word to describe the ancestral spirituality practiced by a specific group of people? If people in Peru, Ireland, or Japan honor their ancestors in such similar manners, is it really any different? Only using different herbs, different rituals, different names, but the meaning is the same at all of their core. I only say this to say, all people on earth share this common relation if we go back far enough to our roots, before the colonialism and brainwashing of missionaries around the world.

[@joshualove1403]

Erzulie Freda is the Voudo similarity to Osun

[@AuspiciousScorpio]

Right she mentioned Oshun i was a little concerned

[@noone.1711]

Exact the very same as the ancient European spagyria!

[@henbane2247]

Interesting, I just looked it up. Never heard of that before.

[@adurpandya2742]

No religion is all sunshine and roses. There absolutely are negative aspects that make you submit to the mantids. Many people have come to the same conclusion. For example, animal sacrifice.

[@Fatima-kp8hi]

Yall sacrifice animals all the time with your mic chicken nuggets

[@angelalawsonreadings]

Beautiful. ASE 🙏🏽💚🥰

[@nadia-i1l5h]

Wow, thus gave me so much insight and a fresh perspective on things I thought were negative. Turns out to be very positive, thank you 🌿🪴🌱🌿

[@jrallday]

My aunt Othella does voodoo , I've only seen her twice in my whole life.

[@laricamistica]

BEAUTIFUL!!!! is alquemy with Gaia

[@myab1471]

Wish they could've added High Prist Robi Gilmore

[@CTwenty7]

Jessyka’s candles🕯️ are the truth