Esu is Not Satan

Ayankola Ayanwuyi

Aug 2023 · Dundun (formerly AIF YCC)

About this ebook

Among the Yorùbá and others who speak its language, a significant predicament has persisted since the colonial era and arrival of missionaries. Many people, essentially from the Abrahamic religions, either on purpose or not, have erroneously equated Èṣù, an Òrìṣà in Yorùbáland with Satan. It is imperative to clarify that such an equation is fundamentally flawed. Hence, the primary purpose of this book is to discover our Yorùbánity–essence of being a Yoruba; explore and understand the Yorùbá indigenous practices and worldview; discern the person and true essence of Èṣù within Yorùbá Indigenous Religion and differentiate its identity from the concept of Satan in the Abrahamic religions.

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About the author

Ayankola Israel Ayanwuyi was born and raised in Ogbomoso, Nigeria. Besides being a Yoruba native, he has years of experience into Yoruba indigenous practices, nurturing a deep passion for dispelling misconceptions surrounding Yoruba culture and rectifying errors in Yoruba proverbs and spoken expressions in this contemporary time. Alongside his cultural storytelling, he is a documentary filmmaker, cultural educator and executive director at Dundun Centre. His cultural documentaries have been featured in international film festivals around the world to further showcase the richness and vibrancy of Yoruba culture.