“Great is the wisdom of Ifá,
With it, we unlock life’s greatest mysteries,
Yet for every gift, a greater gift must be returned.
Mighty is the medicine, ancient and powerful,
With it, we heal deep afflictions,
But in exchange, we must offer in equal spirit.”
This Yoruba mantra seeks to express the inexpressible.
The sacred and mysterious relationship between the separate human Self and the oneness of the entirety of creation.
Life is itself a gift. And yet it is what we choose to do with that gift that shapes our very experience of it.
Is it received in gratitude? Can we soften into to the experiences that come as medicine for the soul - both sweet and bitter? Can dedication to growth into one’s own potential be in itself an offering back to creation?
‘Ifanla’ is not on the upcoming album but it perfectly encapsulates the spirit in which the album was born.
An offering backwards in time to my ancestors. Forwards in time to my children’s children and beyond. All the way through to the ever-expanding Universe - both within and without.
This rendition of the song recorded live in Studio 2
@abbeyroadstudios in London is now available to watch on YouTube.
Comment “IFA” and I will share a link to view. Link also in bio.
Thank you to the whole team who made this video possible:
Produced and directed by Spencer Hudson
Production company - Brave Indie
DOP -
@jackbrophy_dp
Editor - Steve Gibbs
BVs –
@hazelfernandesmusic
BVs –
@valerietienne
Percussion –
@will_fry_percussion
Drums –
@micheldrums
Percussion – Satin Singh
Keyboards –
@kwame__yeboah
Bass –
@yolanda_charles_music
Guitar – Alfred Kari Bannerman
Sound Engineer – Rick Pope
Music Producer –
@squareheadrecs
1st AD – The Professor
B Cam / Focus Puller – Flynn Marwood
1st AC – Adam Nicholson
Crew Services – Janie Willsmore, The Diary Agency
Senior Events Manager – Claire Renfrew Studio Engineer – Tom Ashpitel
Studio Runner – Mack Kniese
Special Thanks to – Lincoln Elias,
@mrcraigkelly , Fiona Gillott & The Abbey Road Studios Team
#ifa #ifá #yoruba #solaakingbola
