The Story of Olokun

[@mbbed45]

While in the Navy. I enjoyed the presence of Olokun and Yemoja. I gave offerings to both! Ase Ase Ase

[@butterflyblessbless5836]

💙💙💙

[@unclefreddyb79]

Love this!!!! The version I learned- Olokun and Ogun were beefing and Ogun chained him to the bottom of the ocean. But that enraged Olokun even more. He broke the chains and flooded parts of the Earth planning to flood it all. The destruction was so fierce, Obatala asked Yemaya to step in and stop him. She was able to calm Olokun down and he agreed to keep a distance at the bottom of the ocean to keep the peace.

[@appetite4chic878]

Hmm this version makes sense

[@roderickbaisden8571]

The parts that stood out to me in this video was when you talked about Olokun or Obatala being chained to the bottom of the ocean and for some reason it made me think of the Atlantic Slave Trade and how some of our ancestors jumped in the ocean on purpose because they knew in the words of Michael B. Jordan “death was better than bondage.” Another part that stood out to me was when you talked about things being taken away from the water for the advancement of technology because if you think about it the Internet is a big web full of people who have social media accounts and in comparison to the ocean it’s big and consist of many types of fish and creatures that have yet to be discovered.

[@changes649]

Fun fact, the internet runs through the ocean.

[@roderickbaisden8571]

@@changes649 wow! I didn’t know that😱 you learn something new everyday

[@amawafa7448]

Yes and they run those fiber optic lines below the sea for international high tech world wide web access. We are over fishing, Taking away but not giving back, No Reciprocity.

[@natureoness]

@@amawafa7448 how do we give back💞

[@amawafa7448]

@@natureoness Use their arses as fertilizer

[@kristenbaker-fletcher6219]

Ase! Yes! I love all the orisas! Olokun and Yemaya/Yemoja have a special place in my heart.

[@taniaferjones706]

Olukun is the Anchor and stability for Life❤

[@appetite4chic878]

Metaphorically, since Olokun represents the deepest aspect of the ocean would you say Olokun is symbolic of the subconscious mind that when disrespected feels the need to react emotionally and Yemaya is more of the “surface” emotions?

[@blackdiamond4001]

I like that interpretation, it makes sense

[@mariamoore5097]

I love this

[@iconiclotusfamily6412]

this makes me think? It makes some much since

[@yvonnecooke2889]

Like the Conscious & the Subconscious 🤔 interesting

[@KaiNTR]

That’s always my interpretation.

[@brittw830]

I love all of your Orisha videos!!! They are so educational and so informative!!!

[@blackgoddess4929]

I'm a Olokun child 🧞‍♂️.Thank you sharing this video Ase' 💞

[@daexo1518]

The true origin of Olokun is from Urhonigbe a village located in the Benin kingdom (The Edo people). The name OLE in Edo language means OWNER while OKUN means SEA/OCEAN but it's rightly pronounced OLOKUN without the E alphabet. The festival is being celebrated annually by the Edo people headed by the priestess (OHEN OLOKUN) as its been called in Edo language.

[@shamelashayah5445]

Benin is where I want to go 😅, I have had dreams of a village that is too of the water

[@deeawesome2261]

I just found out my Divine Guardian " Orisha " is OLOKUN ❤and it makes sense I'm a freedom fighter and I live on the Ocean 🌊 pray to yemaya and surf like I'm active in the water and I feel very deeply . I thought I was yemaya but no when asked it was OLOKUN that received me as his child❤ Today is a beautiful day in my elevation of my soul with god and spirit as today I found a major corner piece puzzle 🧩 towards the understanding of my destiny this life.

[@OneWhoKnowz]

It’s rare but it does happen. Blessings to u

[@kelcool3973]

First time ever hearing this Name all Glory to YAH and blessings to our ANCESTORS 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯👍🏾

[@jugalicious123]

Do a story For Osumare please‼️🙏🏾 alot of people dont know about this androgynous God who used to switch from man to woman - a lot of the spiritual community homophobic but dont realise there were Gods and Goddesses/ Orishas that we’re very reflective of REALITY

[@elizas5126]

Love Osunmare son of Nana Buruku

[@noexpects5296]

I had a reoccurring dream, which I noted as a message, where I was watxhing myself being chained at the bottom of the ocean. I was a solid statue chained to the bottom of the ocean and it was pitch black. The only light was coming peaking through shimmering over me. As the light shimmered over me, I could see other statued frozen beings that stretched for miles, bored down surrounding me, while I was chained. I was protected but chained under the ocean. I've been trying to figure out the message of the dream. I trying to set myself free but I know I'm protected and surrounded with love.

[@goddesssun5686]

I feel Olokun 🌊....folks is very disrespectful.....Folks must show love and respect to The Ancestors ☀️🌳🌊👑🧡🔥🌳🔥🌊🌳🔥🌊 #greatvideo 16:14 like for real 🌊🔥

[@RondTripp]

Me too!

[@goddessgaea19]

I love your channel, and thank you for sharing your boyfriend's channel, I shared it with my neighbors who is always in my cards, crystals, and resins.

[@manowari1624]

I believe every version of the story happened. I think each ending of the story are different events at different periods of time where olokun had to check and balance things.

[@myishaburton]

Yessssss!!!! Daughter of Olokun here!!!

[@koriwilliams486]

I requested this and I’m obsessed. You dig great job. I really got a full observation.

[@josepho4106]

I love how she speaks and respects all dietys. Since the first video at the intro I thought this is corny but I kept at it and tbh she's great she's just being herself she's not trying hard or anything she's cool as heck and I've been leaning so much. Keep doing your thang your going to get so much more views than expected 🙃

[@coolgirlzparty]

I always associate Olokun with an androgynous spirit or intersex being. As it pertains to African-American heritage specifically. Especially since Olokun represents the era of “slavery” for us.

[@Ronaldo-rt7hl]

can you say more about how he represents slavery and his depiction/image/role in African American culture?

[@TheRealQueen]

Sheeshhh , you’re beautiful 😍 It’s the vibes for me, Sistar! Thank you so much! I always love how you break down the stories and make it make so much sense! Asé Olokun y Yemaya 🧜🏿🧜🏾‍♀️

[@appetite4chic878]

She really is beautiful! 😍 I clicked on the video because I saw a woman that reminded me of myself, but was pleasantly surprised to get the simple, relatable explanation of the Orishas. Ya Ya is so dope 🔥

[@kwadir88]

Basically do not piss Olokun or his children off lol

[@ella4804]

Yessss! Been waiting for some knowledge!💜💜💜

[@rockdiamond1993]

I missed these type of videos, thank you for uploading

[@PabloRamsey-xm8ww]

She makes the stories better because she's beautiful

[@jesusblanco662]

Girl I love these videos ! And I came in with 444 views with 44 likes this is a sign !

[@teneishaswinton7591]

First time hearing of Olokun. I'm familiar with Yemaja, but I've never heard of Olokun before this video. Thank you for this information 🙏🏽

[@itsdestaynee]

Ase baby. Good information to know ! I love the beach, the water and my spirit is drawn to it often ✨

[@sacredseer_mw.t-ntr]

There is so much more to Olookun. He runs so deep. He is the most ancient. Olookun is my father and one day I’ll make a video with his blessings ❤️.. Thank you

[@thedarkgoddess5274]

There is NO CAUCASIAN ORISHAS

[@eskimolovee]

@@thedarkgoddess5274 they don’t get it 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@thedarkgoddess5274]

@@eskimolovee I believe they have forgotten about what they ancestors did to our ANCESTORS n they think our ANCIENT ANCESTORS and LOAS will work with them..

[@sacredseer_mw.t-ntr]

@@thedarkgoddess5274 huh? What does nationality have to do with it? We are speaking of our souls existence, not the flesh🤦🏻‍♀️. Do you think you’ve lived or are living this one life lol?

[@thedarkgoddess5274]

@@sacredseer_mw.t-ntr what does NATIONALITY has to do with it...a lot... we don't bother your ANCESTORS..n do a video on your ANCESTORS not OURS we kno all about our ANCIENT ANCESTORS..

[@lillijoseph5896]

Liked before it started‼️😊 ive been waiting for another Orisha story yay❤️💫

[@sunshinethemiracletherapist]

Thank you. This story just gave life to a project I'm doing.

[@realtorchika]

Congrats

[@sacredhealean]

It's the popping of your fingers for me! 😹 but no seriously, Eye'm learning so much about our Gods and Goddesses through your beautifull story telling!! thANKH U Queen!! Peace and blessings!! Ase'!! 💙🦋

[@UnconditionalL0v3]

I always love your stories. I would suggest saying trigger warning for the part about his mother. Thank you for sharing

[@sirenthegamer9951]

I always say they are literally like the aquatic life that has yet to be discovered… the “weird” fishes at the bottom 🥹 i love Olokun/yemaya

[@Blueraylove]

Recently been viewing the orisha series and I’m so thankful for your channel!!! Very detailed and creative way to share this knowledge ❤❤❤

[@Ellaenchanted20]

❤️ it very happy I learnt this I’ve been separating them with just my knowledge of yemoja thank you for this 🙏🏿🙏🏿 and also girl 😍😍😍 loving the hair

[@kayhandy7102]

💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽 I’m happy to see your videos today

[@maleamaye]

☺️🌟 I hope you’re doing well - I just want thank you for your Orisha stories , I ABSOLUTELY love them, they’re helping me grasp a better understanding along this journey, lastly; you’re teaching style is very very genuine 💓 you’re energy is very sweet 🤍 Thank you soo much for being a light on this Earth ✨ bless you

[@BlaireMonkley]

Ok fan girl rant incoming lol This is the first video I've seen from you. I'm a white wiccan reverend and I've been feeling called to this pantheon. It is SO NICE to b able to find a good source, from someone who is part of that culture, and practice. I have so much respect for what ur using ur platform for, we love strong independent black women!!! And I'm so thankful for coming across this vid, and also thank you for adding signs of being a child of this Divine pair. The last thing I want to do is offend any cultures or (closed / semi closed) practices so having that knowledge will help me to understand and figure out what practices would b appropriate and inappropriate for someone not involved in that culture to partake in. Thank you.

[@samanthawebster540]

Me sitting here making waist beads using black, blue and white beads 🤭😂 And literally took 20 minutes in the store to find the needles to thread them. I wasn't leaving that store until I found the needles cause I was being called to make these beads for myself before the new year got here!

[@lisacharles2237]

Someone just gave me blue waist beads and after this I feel so close to Yemoja

[@karasiisek3050]

Hey Miss Pretty! Thank YOU so much for just being the treasure chest you are! This information is so needed. 🤗🥰

[@SUNGODDESSMOONCHILD555]

Mojuba Olokun I love this you make me happy telling me this stories I love how you tell it in Black_americanise and So Modern so no matter if you old school or a young learner you can relate !

[@Szn97]

It’s also said that olokun is the image that Starbucks uses but as we know these big name companies tap into the dark side of the spirit

[@davidcarter1965]

It's a Melusine a Welsh mermaid

[@ethan_walkr]

Thank you Getting to him 🙇🏽 LUV YA GAL🤗🤗🤗

[@brooklynkulture2804]

No one tells these stories like yoU ! Ps- you are stunningly beautiful 😻

[@arriek.1375]

as an intersex person of yoruba descent, olokun empowers me

[@nathalieduverna6963]

I have a deep pressure in my womb listening to this story. I truly enjoy your stories and I come to you for the 🍵 🍵 🤣

[@shivadalliram6957]

Omg ! omg ! I love your orisha stories ❤ you the best , it be so interesting ❗❤

[@imaniife5437]

I'm interested in hearing about Erinle. Came across them because I've always had a strong pull to elephants, painting, trinkets etc. And recently he showed up in my research. I love how you break things down and I'd like to hear your version of this.

[@nanafofana196]

There was a lesson for Olokun during this journey. It took both him and Yemiyah to complete this cycle. The divine Universe will not allow an innocent energy to take on someone else's punishment. This had been what kept Obatula, Yemiyah and Olokun chained to 3 dimension Earth prison frequency. Taking advantage of the waters not only means harvesting without limits, but it also means a using the beings that manifest as the pieces of the etheric waters by trapping them in the music industry as a living energy source for a separate reality. Obatula's sacrifice was only a bandaid, and it had a time limit that was overstepped. What happens in the spiritual world also happens in the physical. The standards of the Judicial system of the 3D reality to which they were bound reflected the injustice in Obatula's sacrificing of himself for the deeds of humanity.

[@coolgirlzparty]

Wow, this explains so much especially how music connects to Olokun. Sound is what keeps the bottom of the ocean so vibrant and alive considering how dark it is. The deeper the ocean the stranger the sounds the animals make.

[@nanafofana196]

@@coolgirlzparty Their sound has to echo through waves. Air waves and water waves carry sound. So, imagine being a human singer trapped under water, which is what the vocoder or digital voice app was invented. There are a lot of artists who sing through the app of a famous person's vocal layout. So, even underwater life is being programmed to grab the mic and rock it. Most everyone uses their vocals to laugh. To talk. To communicate. Every one is not a singer. Amala on Earth AND in the ocean. But, if you ARE a singer or a dancer, that's your first language. Not the one of your nation. Not the ones you learn to take tests or get a job. But, the one you came with.

[@SpiritualyAwakened222]

I’m learning 😅 thank y’all so much

[@YeyeTinuOkun]

LoL Olokun is the most ancient Orisha in the history of Yoruba & Nigerian Deities, nobody knows the true stories. They're all guess work. He's been there since the creation, before Obatala

[@18yearoldboy38]

Very true

[@tralisacolby9963]

Ase Omo Olokun

[@yeyemoyanlatinuokunwaomiyi3185]

Truest! Before the earth was formed there was the Ocean. Iba Olokun afagogoide pe!

[@DamnDarro]

I’ve waited for a while for this one YaYa thank you!!!!❤️

[@JetIshtar]

Ase! Ase! Ase! Thank you so much for this video! Much love! Many boons!

[@yvonne2997]

I have just discovered your channel recently, however with this particular video I had a weird sense of Deja-vu, specifically when you began talking about Olokun and Obatala having a little quarrel and being chained down to the bottom of the Ocean. I just thought that was pretty strange. Love listening to you while I work (:

[@natashadarden1493]

Love your story telling skills. Thank you for sharing 💝

[@maskararadio]

As a daughter I love this video Olokun’s wealth is unlimited and he is kind and loving! Asé

[@BlueTheOracleEmpress]

Good shot at it. Its patakis... (puh-TAH-keese) Spanish for stories. Yes, it is good to give offerings to both. Yes Olokun is androgynous. However, Olokun is a HEAVY Orisa. Rarely is Olokun is given. And just because you have Yemoja does not make it likely that you'll have Olokun..... Im proof of that one. But I LOOOOVE the effort that you give here. We all have to start somewhere. Iron sharpens iron....KEEP IT UP. WE NEED YOU!

[@isabranch3623]

You just got a new follower today🙌🏾🌞

[@jaway5466]

Thank you for This I have always known my anger will get the best of me and say you don’t get to mess with the quiet ones am not expect that same energy. Or for better terms you don’t get to keep poking the bear an expect no reaction. So it’s comforting to know that I can learn my ways

[@rollinsbrown5994]

Neo Bokor here, and I approve this message. Aye, keep up the great work.

[@rocketrollsvlogs7625]

Thank you for sharing. Yet again, another gift.

[@MonieMoneSays]

Thank you for making this video! I was called by both Yemoja and Olokun a few years ago. I love them both so much 🥰🌊❤️

[@Tiffany-cf3bd]

Me too

[@HigherHer_B]

You so Florida lol “& das why your body look like dat” 😂❤️❤️

[@blaquewitchyaya]

😂😂😂😂 jumped right on out lol

[@Dan13Speed]

Thank you so much. You are doing the right thing educating the people about Olokun. I think she is the same as Yemenya, although in the West the Babalau priest hood separate them, and this is causing many of them to drown in deep water. Thank you again. The awakening of our people is now. Call your ancestors Melanated people. It’s On. They can’t stop us now!!

[@kendrajackson7271]

Woooo! Life changing! Young lady, thanks for sharing your knowledge. #orisha

[@checka_bookout]

Would it be out of place if Olokun and Yemaya appeared in a white person’s dream? My brother was describing two godlike entities that appeared in his dream last night. Dark,dark skin, even darker hair, wearing blues and whites, silver and gold. The whole dream was set in water that was shallow enough to stand in and also deep enough to dive into. He said that many other people were trying to get to the couple at the beginning of the dream, but ended up dying before they could get to them, yet he said it felt like an easy journey for him to make, like they let him. He said they were incredibly tall, but he only see them from the waist up. The one he thought to be a man was the only one to talk to him. But that the woman never left the man’s side. My brother asked them who they were, and they laughed and told my brother to tell his own story instead. So my brother told them, he found it curious that the man seemed to already know everything about my brother. This is the first time anything like this has happened to my brother. He wasn’t calling out to any deities, or ancestors. This dream shook him. But I know that since this not my culture, I shouldn’t assume too much. We’re white as Vikings, so we’re not familiar with these gods. I’m very spiritual, him not so much, but now I think he’s changing. I don’t want to overstep. But this is the closest match I’ve found when looking , if you or anyone else thinks it can’t possibly be Olokun or Yemaya, please reply. I’m going to keep looking, because it just feels odd that a Yoruba god would appear to a white kid from Tennessee, but I thought I’d ask in a space where y’all know what you’re talking about.

[@dadevi]

If you're a white person from the South, chances are good you have a black ancestor. Black people who could pass for white often did and married white people.

[@michellesherice]

I have been missing your videos!!

[@marymoreno1292]

My son’s Guardian Angel is Olokun but he will CROWN 👑 Yemaya 💙🥰

[@this_odu]

I can’t with the way you are pronouncing Olokun 😂🤣 Bendicion tho

[@blaquewitchyaya]

This southern accent just be jumping out 😂😂😂 & Asè 👏🏾

[@AllAmericanBabe]

You look beautiful babes💕

[@ymashburn319]

I love these stories....pl do aje... osayin...the twins too ase baby!

[@godreaper5378]

Love these stories there over 400 different orisha ...I believe there are more

[@loveelrae]

You’re so pretty. It feels good to look at you lol

[@tiffanynoellong7159]

😍 thank u 🙌🏾🙌🏾...I love all ur videos, the info is new & very interesting!! Good shit!

[@Not-Ap]

This Orisha is very similar to Poseidon and his wife. Even there primary symbols are similar (ie a trident) and both wanted flood the world to punish mankind at one point. Very odd similarities overall.... I can't help but wonder if the ancient peoples of the Mediterranean and ancestors of the Yoruba were in contact with each other at some point because the similarities in their religions is uncanny.

[@mannyjvideos]

Thank you so much for doing a video on olokun i stumbled upon him awhile ago and he just wouldn’t get out of my head it’s like once he revealed himself to me that little voice inside got bigger like yelling at me now (following my first mind) i know for a fact he’s my parent because all of the characteristics you stated in the video are me 💯 and i feel even more connected to him because I’m also a water sign #Scorpio Ps. I have to order my Lapis Lazuli crystal got some performances in the works 😜😘💙🖤🤍

[@floresscecil]

How do you know it is in fact Olokun revealing himself to you?

[@mannyjvideos]

@@floresscecil moneys coming to me easy anytime i need something i pick up the phone and the first person i call got exactly what I’m looking for it’s like life got easier to navigate after i came across an illustration of him and it like hunted me not in a bad way just like he’s saying I’m here and I looked him up and started saying his prayer and Everything i had been calling upon the other Orishas he delivered fast af and i saw a video where ya ya said your parent will find you you just gotta listen and i had gave up looking and there he is i just feel lucky

[@SoulVibr8tion]

@@mannyjvideos that’s amazing. I’m going to find out who my parent is as well. So glad life is going good for you.

[@leonajones2795]

This was a great story I wonder who the daughter of the sea was? (MEDUSA) is my guess.

[@jasminemiddleton665]

Peace Goddess!! Can you do a video on Obatala, please? Gratitude to you and for you!! Asé!!!

[@cassidydonshae398]

The whisper took me ouuuuttt🥲

[@glisadmusic]

Is Olokun the same Agwé in the Haitian vodou?thanx for your outstanding lectures

[@roseangel197]

When are you posting a video of Obatala? I've watched all your other videos. 😏

[@tahirahabubakr3751]

❤love your storytelling.

[@ayokadyani8537]

I love the way you told the story, its definitely of Lukumi origins though.

[@TheSocialClub111]

Ifa is the foundation

[@prethevoice5432]

I love the way you say cowrie shells

[@blaquewitchyaya]

This southern accent just be jumping out 😂😂😂

[@karrionnsmith]

I’m always grateful for your content. ♥️

[@mjohnson6322]

Pronounced “Cow - Ree” Cowry shells. Lol. I was confused for a minute about Corey shells! But Sis, keep doin what you do! I love your channel and how you break down all these complex stories. Bless you.

[@tamarabutler213]

I ordered my crystal Ase Queen!!! 😉Always beautiful stories #TTOT🌻☕️ Sending you ✌🏾✨

[@sytyanna]

she respectful as hell

[@saidahstaceykitimbo8553]

Love your videos 📹 ❤❤❤watching from London History lessons they didn't teach us in school🤣🤣💯🤫❣❣👌🏿

[@blaquewitchyaya]

All the way from across the pond !! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 LOVE IT 👏🏾👏🏾

[@ella4804]

How do we give offerings to them at the beach? 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@yeyemoyanlatinuokunwaomiyi3185]

You can use Fanta, fruits, salt, owowo(cooked corn mixed with sugar) e.t.c

[@ella4804]

@@yeyemoyanlatinuokunwaomiyi3185 thank you but not what… how is my question.

[@browngoddess5340]

I wonder if thats what cardi b be saying 😂. Thank you for the knowledge.

[@crownmeditation7218]

I have both and I always hear that I’m very balance but don’t put me in a corner it’s a wrap lmao.. I keep every secret like if it never existed

[@megatron84]

It seems that Yemayá is strongly associated with the zodiac of Cancer and Olokun is strongly associated with Scorpio

[@keumaniroston6320]

This is why we have so many tsunami 🌊 today

[@sharonestewart6681]

I been following her since first started .I always talk about her n the way she teaches pple like me that either born with gifts learning about our ancestors n what they believe in ...

[@chicagoboyd989]

Thank you beautiful Ya Ya 🌹

[@summerwhixh]

I remember someone getting extremely pressed and angry with me when explaining different practices gender or leave out gender of olokun so I naturally feel they're androgynous. Similar to angels.

[@GreenVibesWellness]

Not even heard of this orisha!! So interesting the different versions ~ Let's see how it plays out today 😩🙏🏾👀🌊

[@rachelsykes1526]

Thank you❣I learned a lot❣

[@Katasha333]

Give thanks for the roles of our other orisha....