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Oba Aare Olu Ogboni USA is a royal title held by Dr. Ifá Yemi Opatola, a prominent Yoruba spiritual leader based in New York City. Here’s a refined overview of who he is and what he represents:
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👑 Title & Authority • Oba Aare Olu Ogboni USA — translating roughly to “Paramount Ogboni King of the USA” — signifies his leadership within the Ogboni confraternity, a revered Yoruba ancestral society dedicated to justice, cultural preservation, and spiritual leadership.
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🌍 Sphere of Influence • He serves as the head of Ile Olódùmarè Ife Ifá, a spiritual temple he founded in the Bronx around 2010. His scope covers both religious and community domains, providing ceremonial, counseling, and wellness services.
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🛠 Community & Cultural Work • Dr. Opatola have his Doctorate in divinity, Babalawo/Oluwo, and is also a licensed substance Abuse Counselor with an individual NPI 1700734761 NPI group (1063193423), Non Medical religious offering clinical support through his temple. He also plays a key role in credentialing, grant writing, and institutional accreditation to sustain his temple’s services and community programs.
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🌱 Mission & Impact • His multidimensional work coherently blends: • Cultural stewardship: Promoting Ifá, Orisa, Egungun, and Ogboni rites • Public health outreach: Mental health counseling, substance misuse prevention, housing advocacy • Institution building: Grant acquisition, regulatory compliance, and service accreditation
If you’d like to know more about his spiritual services, community programs, or involvement with Ogboni confraternities globally, feel free to ask! OLUWO@ioii.life **Ogboni NYC USA**OBA, Oluwo Babalawo
Isese Fa/Hand of Ifa/Awo KofaConstruction of Ancestral Shine/teaching Obi Abata DillogunInitiation to Orisa/Receiving OrisaInitiation to Ifa/with or without Odu OrisaInitiation to OgboniInitiation to Egungun**Divination 250$Initiation is done at IOII or NigeriaTraditional MarriageBirth Ceremony/Isese FaRites of Passage Ceremony/Funeral, BirthSoon to come Orisa/Ifa school with Accreditation
New York City, Babalawo, Oba Aare Olu Ogboni USA
*Crisis Pastoral Counseling,*SUD Substance Use Mental illness disorder paid by private health insurance, Medicaid, MedicareSoon come….Home Health Agency
Dr. Ifa Yemi Opatola, Oba Aare Olu Ogboni USA, has served since 2010 as a dedicated leader in the advancement of Ile Olodumare Ife Ifa. With extensive experience in grant writing, compliance, credentialing, and institutional accreditation, Dr. Opatola has played a key role in securing funding, ensuring operational integrity, and promoting the formal recognition of traditional African spiritual practices.
Through a deep commitment to cultural preservation and spiritual leadership, Dr. Opatola has successfully navigated complex regulatory environments while advocating for the visibility and legitimacy of indigenous systems in national and international spaces. Their work continues to support the sustainability, growth, and sacred mission of Ifa across communities in the U.S. and beyond.
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👑 Title & Authority • Oba Aare Olu Ogboni USA — translating roughly to “Paramount Ogboni King of the USA” — signifies his leadership within the Ogboni confraternity, a revered Yoruba ancestral society dedicated to justice, cultural preservation, and spiritual leadership.
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🌍 Sphere of Influence • He serves as the head of Ile Olódùmarè Ife Ifá, a spiritual temple he founded in the Bronx around 2010. His scope covers both religious and community domains, providing ceremonial, counseling, and wellness services.
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🛠 Community & Cultural Work • Dr. Opatola have his Doctorate in divinity, Babalawo/Oluwo, and is also a licensed substance Abuse Counselor with an individual NPI 1700734761 NPI group (1063193423), Non Medical religious offering clinical support through his temple. He also plays a key role in credentialing, grant writing, and institutional accreditation to sustain his temple’s services and community programs.
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🌱 Mission & Impact • His multidimensional work coherently blends: • Cultural stewardship: Promoting Ifá, Orisa, Egungun, and Ogboni rites • Public health outreach: Mental health counseling, substance misuse prevention, housing advocacy • Institution building: Grant acquisition, regulatory compliance, and service accreditation
If you’d like to know more about his spiritual services, community programs, or involvement with Ogboni confraternities globally, feel free to ask! OLUWO@ioii.life **Ogboni NYC USA**OBA, Oluwo Babalawo
Isese Fa/Hand of Ifa/Awo KofaConstruction of Ancestral Shine/teaching Obi Abata DillogunInitiation to Orisa/Receiving OrisaInitiation to Ifa/with or without Odu OrisaInitiation to OgboniInitiation to Egungun**Divination 250$Initiation is done at IOII or NigeriaTraditional MarriageBirth Ceremony/Isese FaRites of Passage Ceremony/Funeral, BirthSoon to come Orisa/Ifa school with Accreditation
New York City, Babalawo, Oba Aare Olu Ogboni USA
*Crisis Pastoral Counseling,*SUD Substance Use Mental illness disorder paid by private health insurance, Medicaid, MedicareSoon come….Home Health Agency
Dr. Ifa Yemi Opatola, Oba Aare Olu Ogboni USA, has served since 2010 as a dedicated leader in the advancement of Ile Olodumare Ife Ifa. With extensive experience in grant writing, compliance, credentialing, and institutional accreditation, Dr. Opatola has played a key role in securing funding, ensuring operational integrity, and promoting the formal recognition of traditional African spiritual practices.
Through a deep commitment to cultural preservation and spiritual leadership, Dr. Opatola has successfully navigated complex regulatory environments while advocating for the visibility and legitimacy of indigenous systems in national and international spaces. Their work continues to support the sustainability, growth, and sacred mission of Ifa across communities in the U.S. and beyond.