A video is circulating on social media where Igbos are attempting to claim the Opele as their own. This is false and unacceptable.
The Opele is a sacred divination chain used by Yoruba Babalawos in Ifa practice. It is not a decorative object. It is not a universal tool. It is deeply spiritual and specifically Yoruba. The Ifa religion, from which Opele originates, is Yoruba. The language of Ifa is Yoruba. The prayers, the chants, the interpretations, the deities — all Yoruba.
This tradition predates the existence of the Igbo ethnic group as a collective identity. Long before there was any mention of Igbo kingdoms, Yoruba spiritual systems were already functioning. Opele has been used by Yoruba priests for centuries, passed down through generations of Yoruba bloodlines.Tap To Read Complete Details/See Video. .
