EHIME ORA
Ehime Ora—also known as Iya Ifawole Sangodosu Erinfunto Osunfunmike Adeola—is a Nigerian wordsmith and priestess of the Ifa & Orisa tradition. Utilizing mediums of art such as writing, Ehime Ora creates captivating content that heals, elevates, and inspires the soul. Ehime Ora is grounded in her purpose of reconnecting others back to themselves as an educator of African Spirituality and holistic wellness. Through her creations, she facilitates tangible joy and spiritual wellbeing within her communities.
Ehime Ora is initiated into the societies of Ifa, Sango, Erinle, and Osun. Ehime was initiated by Agbongbon Falowo Ojose Adeola, Iya Fabunmi Adeola, Oluwo Awobola Ifayemi, Baba Awolola, Baba Ifarombi, Yeye Osunfunke, Iya Ifakemi Osunbunmi, Iya Osuntoyin and the group of priests and priestesses in Ogun State, Nigeria. Ehime Ora has been a practitioner of the tradition since 2017.
Ehime Ora is certified in Usui Reiki II. Ehime received her lineage of ancestral reiki by Houiea LOVE in 2021 and utilizes energy healing to liberate others from deep emotional blocks—allowing others to have the freedom to feel comfortable in being all that they are.
With gratitude to her mother for always telling stories of her ancestors, Ehime Ora’s spiritual practice is strongly rooted in ancestral veneration—and this influence is seen throughout her written works and spiritual services.
Ehime Ora is a part of the LGBTQ+, ADHD, and Autism communities. With neurodivergency in mind, Ehime Ora strives to make spirituality more accessible, accommodating, and safe for everyone.
Ehime Ora shares a proud heritage of being Edo & Urhobo, while simultaneously being born in Yorubaland—Ibadan, Nigeria.
Iya Ehime Ora is currently located in New York, New York.
