Life of a Babaláwo — Volume 2: How Many Wives Should a Babaláwo Have?

Life of a Babaláwo — Volume 2: How Many Wives Should a Babaláwo Have?

This provocative and deeply esoteric volume interrogates an ancient, rarely questioned assumption in Yoruba spirituality: Is polygamy an obligation for every Babaláwo?

Moving beyond folklore and surface-level tradition, the book unearths hidden layers of Ifá, exploring the complex relationships between Òrúnmìlà and his wives particularly Òṣún, the quintessential emblem of feminine power and mystique.

Through authentic Ifá verses and rarely cited oral traditions, it questions whether emulating Òrúnmìlà’s marital choices is a necessity or merely a myth recycled across generations.

We also travel through the turbulent and symbolic unions of Ṣàngó and his wives, revealing their intertwined spiritual lessons and their implications for the modern-day awo.

Drawing from Ọ̀bàrà Méjì (“Ọ̀pọ̀ aya kì í jẹ́ kó mọ ọ̀tá” — “Too many wives cloud a man’s discernment”) and Ìwòrì Méjì (“A kì í fi aya pọ̀ ju kó máa dá ilé ru” — “Excessive wives fracture the household”), the book exposes both the strengths and dangers of polygamy in spiritual practice.

It confronts urgent questions:
— Is polygamy mandatory for all Babaláwo?
— Can any woman truly carry the spiritual burden of being a Babaláwo’s wife?
— What are the secret characteristics of a woman who stabilizes Ifá’s ase in a home?

Combining verse analysis, life case scenarios, and bold commentary, Life of a Babaláwo Vol. 2 forces both seasoned awo and lay readers to rethink ancient marital norms in Ifá practice — and whether blind imitation of Òrúnmìlà’s polygamy is esoterically valid in today’s world

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