Ayo is a spiritual priest of Ifa. Ifa is one of the oldest and most sacred religions of mankind. It most closely resembles Native American spiritual Practice including chanting, drumming, and dancing. Ayo was named Ayodele, which means my joy, has reached home. But later he was called just Ayo or JOY. Anyone who has had the privilege of being in his Presence will testify to the joyous and loving space he creates. Ayo is an amazing performer formerly of Baba Olatunje Drum's of Passion he performs individually or with his group and dancers.
Ayo's Training began in childhood to become a babalawo. This includes training in drumming, rituals, etc. He also underwent sacred initiations which opened his third eye. Ayo came to the United States in 1983 playing for the African All Stars Band. Later he joined the drum internationally famous drummer Baba Olatunji. Later he established his own place of worship called the Yoruba House in Los Angeles where he taught drumming, performed ritualistic ceremonies and also provided healing services for individuals. He is now touring nationally and internationally to reach a wider audience. He is still available for individual healing sessions on a limited basis.

CHANTS OF THE ORISA ALBUM TRADITIONAL WEST AFRICAN NIGERIAN YORUBA MUSIC Download in mp3 format

To arrange performances contact Ayo at Ayospirit@aol.com or call 310-713-4515   Individual classes and instruction   Yoruba language classes     Drum and Repairs   Divination and Drum Attunement