I Left Christianity for African Spirituality, Here’s What I Discovered - Onaiwu | My Religion and I

Most of us were handed a religion before we were old enough to ask questions. Emmanuella Onaiwu started asking hers, and the answers led her somewhere most Nigerians are taught to fear. In this episode of My Religion and I, she sits down with Abisola to talk about her journey into Ifa and Isese. She talks about what African spirituality actually looks like on an ordinary day, what it has given her as a woman that other religions couldn't, and why she thinks so many young Africans are quietly finding their way back to something ancient. If you've ever felt like the faith you inherited didn't quite fit, this one is for you. ⏱ Chapters: 00:00 – The Importance of Sharing Your Truth 00:52 – Religion vs. Spirituality: What's the Real Difference? 04:00 – Her Journey: From Organized Religion to Ifa 07:50 – How Her Family Responded 12:50 – Cultural Identity & Spiritual Practice 15:05 – Misconceptions About African Spirituality 17:55 – A Woman's Place in Isese 20:00 – What Daily Practice Actually Looks Like 22:05 – Should This Be Taught in Schools? 23:00 – What She'd Say to Anyone Who Is Afraid My Religion and I is a documentary series exploring how people navigate belief, doubt, and spirituality in complex cultural spaces. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Don't forget to subscribe to this channel for more fascinating videos like this. Watch more My Religion and I below: • How To Discover Your Hidden Psychic Gifts ... Follow Abisola: Instagram: / abisolaalawode X: https://x.com/AbisolaAlawode Tiktok: / abisolathegreat Facebook: / abisolaalawodee Video Editor: David Oladiran #Isese #AfricanSpirituality #Ifa #Nigeria #Spirituality #YorubaTraditionalReligion