Lukumí | Santería at Ejiogbe Institute

The Way of the Orisha in Cuba: Ritual, Rhythm, and Reverence

Initiation, Ancestors, and the Diaspora’s Divine Lineage

Explore the Lukumí spiritual system as preserved in Cuba — a tradition rooted in Yoruba cosmology, shaped by colonial resistance, and practiced through song, shrine, and sacred ceremony.

All lukumi ori
  • 511837382_10239726653609060_6697949801899634391_n.jpg
    Esu Anaki: The Fire-Tongued Trickster of Elegguá’s Roads

    Esu Anaki is a fierce, feminine road of Elegguá in the Lukumí tradition. Known for her fire-tongued speech, spiritual heat, and fearless confrontation, she is invoked in times of conflict, truth-telling, and protection. Though part of the larger Elegguá archetype, her presence is distinct—offering devotees a path of purification through fire, wit, and spiritual confrontation. She challenges gender norms, empowers the silenced, and brings transformation through chaos and clarity alike.

    Read more
  • 506578303_10239423476629825_4638076929125742295_n.jpg
    Ori: The Divine Blueprint Within—Understanding the Yoruba Concept of Destiny and Self
    June 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM

    Ori is the axis of Yoruba spirituality—a dynamic intersection of destiny, personal divinity, and self-realization. Chosen before birth yet shaped by daily choices, Ori calls each person to honor their deepest self, take responsibility for their journey, and seek alignment through both spiritual practice and ethical living.

    Read more