Baba Medahochi Kofi Omowale Zannu Mogbarimu Ajinaku El

Who Is Baba Medahochi?

"Medahochi spent his entire life on a never-ending quest for knowledge. He is a cultural activist, but he claims no labels. He was a priest of the African Traditional Religion, a visual artist, a writer, a lecturer, a humorist, an avid reader, a teacher, a healer, and he spoke several languages. His extended family and friends knew him respectfully as Baba..." ~ Dee Robinson

"Baba Medahochi is and has always been an Afrikan nationalist. Years before he would eventually immerse himself into Afrikan religious systems, Baba had already internalized Pan Afrikanism as a way of life. It is impossible to measure the level of Baba Medahochi’s influence in Afrikan spirituality. The lives he touched have touched the lives of countless more. For this we are eternally grateful to him. Throughout his life’s work, his understanding has always been that religion is the deification of someone’s nationalism and religion is only relevant if it deifies your nationalism." ~ Ason Gbehanzin Ajinaku

"In his role as pioneer of the revival of Afrikan tradition, spirituality, and identity, Medahochi Kofi Zannu was a genius who has been responsible for the development of a perspective that has the potential of restoring dignity and integrity to Afrikans in America and worldwide and restoring our civilization and World. Medahochi was a visionary and gifted thinker." ~ Vodunsi Akinyele Umoja

"... his career had Grown and Expanded So Much, and he was Sought All Over The Country for His Knowledge of African History and Culture." ~ Iya Afin, Ayobunmi Sosi Sangode

"My Fafa saw the importance of looking at the continuity of African spiritual systems and that is possible for them to be practiced together." ~ Sweet Honey-Umtwana

"Baba's level of influence was infectious and those that were fortunate to cross his path, study under his tutelage and temporarily share his life's road truly knew this. His influence will continue to pervade and ripple throughout many generations to come. Baba sought to have the sons and daughters of cotton, understand their place in the faith systems that they would give rise to and work in concert with one another in order to rebuild and put to a new/high standard the faiths of our ancestors." ~ Kobena Esubiyi AlaKetu

"This site is Dedicated to the Life, Wisdom, Art, Songs & Teachings of Baba Medahochi" ~ Ogunlade

Class in Session! The 16 Great Signs

Besides being a great scholar, Baba Medahochi was/is a great practitioner of Ifa. He was one of the few Babalowo's of the Nu Afrikan tradition.

That is why it seems most appropriate to open our classes to the research and reflections of the Great Mighty Mighty as he lectures us about how the 16 great signs are seen in ancient traditions from West Africa, Arabia, Europe, India and China.

So, get your pencils out, and a thick notebook.  And welcome to Baba Medahochi's class of the 16 Great Signs of Odu.

Special note: Most of the sources that Baba used to create these writings were written in French and Arabic. Baba Medahochi taught himself how to read these languages so that he could translate these important works. A true scholar.

1st Annual African Indigenous Unity Festival

Experience the wonder, Oct 12th -14th, when the SANKORE FOUNDATION in collaboration with Morehouse School of Medicine and the Bonaboto Association hosts the Ghana delegation of Bo-Naba Alemyarim Baba Salifu and the Taimako family for the first Annual African Indigenous Unity Festival. Bo-Naba Alemyarim Baba Salifu, Paramount Chief of Bongo Traditional Area, Bongo, Upper East Region will headline the three day fest of international networking, indigenous knowledge and politics, and seminars on African enterprise, traditional medicine, African spiritual philosophy; and opportunities to live, invest, learn, and experience Africa. Bo-Naba Alemyarim Baba Salifu requires no introduction! He will be joined by Faiza Ibrahim Taimako presenting, Northern Ghana: Traditional Healing & Indigenous Medicine At A Glance. Friday - Women's Wellness - Mind, Body, and Spirit : Women's Only Conference Friday - Women's Wellness - Mind, Body, and Spirit Mingle & Networking w/ vendors and participants Food, H2O, Supplements, Finance, Fitness Spoken word by Tamera, Sound Right Healing Presentation by Aset Meduty Featured Guest Speaker - Faiza Ibrahim Taimako "Traditional Healing and Traditional Medicine " Georgia State University, 30 Pryor St. College of Education-Room 150 7:30 - 11:00pm Admission : Free!!! Saturday - African Indigenous Unity Festival You are welcome, to join us for a full day of Guest Speakers, African Dance, Children's Corner, Vendors, and Business Networking. Guest Speakers Bo-Naba Alemyarim Baba Salifu, Paramount Chief of Bongo Traditional Area, Bongo, Upper East Region; Northern Ghana: Politics, Investment, & Tradition Faiza Ibrahim Taimako, Ghana Federation of Traditional Medical Healers (GHAFTRAM), Regional Coordinator: Northern Ghana: Indigenous Healing and Traditional Medicine At A Glance HABESHA Inc. presenting Black To Our Roots film Documentary Morehouse School of Medicine 720 Westview Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Admission : Free!! Sunday - Northern Spirits & Ghanaian Tradition Lecture by Faiza Ibrahim Taimako Spiritual Readings by Faiza Ibrahim Taimako Afrikan Djeli Cultural Center 840 R.D. Abernathy Blvd, SW * Atlanta, GA 30310 Free Admission!! Wednesday October 10th - Ase', Igniting the Power Within! Sankore Foundation, in collaboration with Spirit of Truth Foundation, presents Ase', Igniting the Power Within- a documentary featuring various elders from around the world sharing their wisdom and their knowledge. Join us on an a journey into the indigenous mind. October 10th from 6-9 pm, at the Five Spot, 1123 Euclid Avenue, L5P Free Admission! Sankore Would Like To Thank Our Partners - "The Sankore Foundation is determined to embody the highest since of integrity, honesty, and absolute selfless pursuit of nation building". - Sankore Founders Please see their website: http://www.sankorefoundation.org

The Memoirs of an Old Swamp Priest

I cannot help but see the value and necessity in finding unity in diversity - especially being Afrikan-American!

Our ancestors have made a way out of no way; we brought together everything we could to continue our survival. Sometimes we had to just go with what we had (and still do) to do the best we could in that moment. Nobody can tell me that some of the things our ancestors did (i.e., synchronizing/blending/creating spiritual systems) was wrong, because it was effective. It meant survival for us then, and believe it or not, it will mean survival for us now. We had to rely on our own spiritual light to discern what was useful and what was not...

Read More from The Memoirs of an Old Swamp Priest by Baba Medahochi

Diaspora - Roots & Rooted

In our attempt to connect the various traditions and people of African descent that are practicing African culture, Medahochi.com will feature websites that we feel exonerate our collective ancestors.  Introducing Roots and Rooted, run by Olokuntogun Ifasehun Ojedele.

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"Roots and Rooted is for those devotees, priests, spiritual seekers and academics that are interested in Traditional African (Afrikan) Religion. This site is about spiritual empowerment and evolution, political and social justice, cultural reorientation and respect for tradition and history.

For those that love Traditional African Religion!"

We uphold sites like Roots and Rooted that are founded on principles of collaboration, diaspora and collective enlightenment.

For more information about Roots and Rooted

Iba Baba Medahochi!

Arise, Great Elephant!

On Saturday, May 26, 2007, 7:43 a.m.,
Baba Medahochi began his journey to the land of the ancestors.

The knowledge, wisdom, and understanding that he shared with us in life
is now our responsibility to carry into the future.

Ase!


Celebrating the Life of Baba Medahochi!

Medahochi.com is dedicated to

the life and extended family of Baba Medahochi.

May the spirit of Medahochi enlighten the world like the sun!

Participate in Medahochi.com!

Now is your chance to water the tree that is Baba Medahochi, to spread his seeds throughout the world, and to make the forest a sacred grove.

Medahochi is now the Sun that will make sure our efforts receive all the light we need.

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The Genius of Medahochi

"In his role as pioneer of the revival of Afrikan tradition, spirituality, and identity, Medahochi Kofi Zannu was a genius who has been responsible for the development of a perspective that has the potential of restoring dignity and integrity to Afrikans in America and worldwide and restoring our civilization and World. Medahochi was a visionary and gifted thinker. Let me recount some of his significant contributions..."

Read more from The Genius of Medahochi by Vodunsi Akinyele Umoja

The Life History of Baba Medahochi

"Medahochi spent his entire life on a never-ending quest for knowledge.  He is a cultural activist, but he claims no labels.  He was a priest of the African Traditional Religion, a visual artist, a writer, a lecturer, a humorist, an avid reader, a teacher, a healer, and he spoke several languages.  His extended family and friends knew him respectfully as Baba..." ~ Dee Robinson

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The Spiritual History of Baba Medahochi

"...It is impossible to measure the level of Baba Medahochi’s influence in Afrikan spirituality. The lives he touched have touched the lives of countless more. For this we are eternally grateful to him. Throughout his life’s work, his understanding has always been that religion is the deification of someone’s nationalism and religion is only relevant if it deifies your nationalism. Ajinaku Ayikungba Ahosu Lan le Bi." ~ Ason Gbehanzin Ajinaku

Read the more from the Spiritual History of Baba Medahochi