Category Archives: Awareness Lifestyle

Send Love to the Sikh Community African Style

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Sheloya

On August 5, 2012 a man entered a Sikh temple in Wisconsin, and murdered six people.  As people in Africa and the diaspora, we are quite used to religious oppression, and generally take precautions to prevent terroristic attacks of our … Continue reading →

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When you have an Oshun and/or Aje Shaluga working in progress…

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Sheloya

Oshun is the west African Orisha/Goddess of joy, prosperity, romantic love, and the sweetness of life.  Aje Shaluga is one of her husbands (or wives, depending on your tradition), and the owner of all material wealth and currency.  Many if … Continue reading →

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How can a person who is not a priest make workings more effective?

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Sheloya

As I’ve said in previous articles, some things are best put in the hands of a priest/ess or someone of that level.  However, I understand that not everyone is going to take that advice.  Also many people in the diaspora … Continue reading →

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