Ọbà is the Orisha of the River Oba whose source lies near Igbon where her worship originates. During the wars of the 19th century, her centers of worship moved to the more secure town Ogbomosho. She ...

Miss Universe Cuba Marianela Ancheta wore a national costume that represented Yoruba orisha Oshun. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images) Miss Universe Cuba Marianela Ancheta was one of a few ...

Miss Universe Cuba Marianela Ancheta was one of a few contestants to dress as a deity for her national costume, representing Yoruba orisha Oshun, who's associated with love, fertility and beauty.

Yet, nothing thrilled her fans more than the traditional outfit she will showcase at tonight's pageant. "Oshún is one of the most revered Orishas in Cuban Santería, rooted in the Yoruba religion of ...

Jack White, rock and roll royalty, could fill a much bigger venue than the Corner Hotel several times over – but this grimy ...

Ilarun: The Cutting Comb is the second of three works inspired by orishas – West African nature deities – following her solo show Oshun (named for the Yoruba goddess of rivers) at La Mama in 2022.