Ifayemi Elebuibon

Personal Info

Gender:
Male
Birthplace:
Osogbo
Nationality:
Nigeria
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Ifayemi Elebuibon

Biography

Elébùíbọn is a renowned Yoruba writer, poet, actor, and world-famous Ifá priest. Trained from childhood in the traditional arts, he became a full Babaláwo by 1967. Though he never attended formal school, he educated himself and acted in legendary Yoruba plays. He's dedicated his life to preserving Yoruba culture through books, drama, and cultural institutions. His efforts helped earn global recognition for Ifá and the Osun-Osogbo Grove as UNESCO heritage.

Personal Info

Gender:
Male
Born:
Birthplace:
Osogbo
Nationality:
Nigeria

Biography

Elébùíbọn is a renowned Yoruba writer, poet, actor, and world-famous Ifá priest. Trained from childhood in the traditional arts, he became a full Babaláwo by 1967. Though he never attended formal school, he educated himself and acted in legendary Yoruba plays. He's dedicated his life to preserving Yoruba culture through books, drama, and cultural institutions. His efforts helped earn global recognition for Ifá and the Osun-Osogbo Grove as UNESCO heritage.

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Filmography

Acting (3)

2022
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as Baba Fakunle
2022
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as Baba Fakunle
1997
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1997
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Writer (1)

2022
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2022
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