Publications by Oloye Obafemi Origunwa

Below is a curated bibliography based on verified published works, each contributing to the scholarship and practical application of Yorùbá spiritual culture:

Books

1. Fundamentals of Orisa Lifestyle (2015)
   A foundational text introducing the core principles, rituals, and cosmology of Orisa devotion. Recognized for its clarity and depth, this book is used in universities and spiritual circles internationally .
2. Pàtàkì: Practical Guide to Spiritual Restoration (2016)
   A structured manual for daily and periodic worship, emphasizing spiritual discipline and cyclical initiation through ritual practice .
3. Orisa Lifestyle Holiday Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Religious & Cultural Inclusion (2017; updated editions through 2025)
   A guide to integrating Ifá-Orisa wisdom into seasonal and civic celebrations, transforming everyday observances into sacred experiences  .
4. Shadow Mothers: Àwọn Ìyàmi Òṣòròngà – Perspectives on Witchcraft in the Yorùbá Tradition (2022)
   An exploration of feminine spiritual power, ancestral wisdom, and the metaphysical roles of the Ìyàmi. Published by the Orisa Lifestyle Academy .
5. Live the Medicine: Daily Inspiration & Ancestral Wisdom
   A collection of reflections and meditations designed to encourage daily alignment with destiny and ancestral purpose .
6. Agbole: The Practical Guide to Orisa Family Management
   Focuses on building spiritually aligned families rooted in Yoruba moral and ritual values .
7. Dida Obi: How to Repel Negativity & Appease Orisa
   A hands-on guide to spiritual cleansing and energetic balance in Orisa practice .
8. Oriki Awọn Òrìṣà
   A compendium of praise poetry and invocations for Orisa, preserving oral traditions in written form .
9. OLA16 Handbook
   A study and practice guide used within the Orisa Lifestyle Academy’s foundational training series .
10. Alakoneri: Dreams, Archetypes & Myths in Orisa Lifestyle
    Explores psychological and mythological dimensions of Orisa practice, integrating Jungian insights .
11. Obatala: Four Paths to Equanimity
    Dedicated to the White Cloth deity, this book outlines pathways to spiritual peace, purity, and discernment .

Themes and Legacy

Obafemi Origunwa’s work orbits around a singular mission: to restore African spiritual identity through education, devotion, and leadership. His texts collectively advance an indigenous model of wellness and social harmony rooted in Ifá’s moral code (iwa pele) and communal destiny (ayanmo).

Through the Orisa Lifestyle Academy, his teachings now reach thousands of students across Africa, the Americas, and Europe—solidifying his role as the architect of the contemporary Orisa Lifestyle movement.