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Translated from a word in old African language, Yemoja means goddess of the sea. This yacht with its strong modern lines and the classical green bands at waterline and main deck level, rides the seas like a gracious lady.

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Inside Late ‘Deinde Fernandez’s Yatch, Yemoja | …Amazing Pics of rooms, bath, others inside

“His adorable yacht, Yemoja is a delight.   The two-storey wonder has spectacular sitting and dining rooms, a lavish master bedroom with two baths, two children’s rooms, a gym and entertainment centre among other heavenly paraphernalia”.

But the pictures are there for us to see.   In living vivid colors; the resounding successes of Nigeria’s most colorful billionaire, a recurring perpetual echo, is a tale we are proud to tell. Renowned and well-known round the globe, the tall, dark and refined 64 year old man of commerce and diplomacy is an embodiment of good form, surrounding himself with exquisite things only money alone can not buy. From his superlative yacht, Yemoja, six luxurious private jets, head turning beautiful popping chateau in France, the eulogized master of the game has that rare gift of discern splendor that is impeccable. With his eye for details and uncommon panache, Ambassador Deinde Fernandez tower anywhere. Romanticized by most of Nigeria’s richest men, and women, his is the icing on an elaborately decorated multi-tier cake.

“His homes around the world have awards and gifts from every where.   And his dinning rooms usually have flags of visiting head of states.   And some of the most popular world leaders have special seat made for them”

The shinning light has friends in the highest places, mixing with super heavyweights of all races.   During his lifetime, beloved John Fitzergerald Kennedy , assassinated United States of America’s president was a friend. Among his inner circle of friends are ex-president George Bush (of USA), Gnassingbe Eyadema (of Togo) and Samora Michel ( Samora & Gnassingbe are late ) The stamp of luxury and splendor are trademarks of the high chief’s fancy but classy and timeless possessions.

“Well-grounded in Yoruba culture and tradition, Chief Fernandez owns a 340 square kilometers diamond plant in Angola. The Ambassador-at-large for Congo , Angola and Mozambique is United Nation’s permanent representative for Central African Republic”.

The all-steel motor yacht is 46.90 meters in over all length, 8.60 meters in beam and 2.75 meters in draft.   The gracious lady on water exceedingly satisfied its discerning owner. The lower deck provides roomy accommodation for Chief Fernandez and family. The owner’s suite has an exquisite sitting room area, his and hers bathrooms, walk-in wardrobes and a lavish bedroom. Atinuke and Abimbola’s cabins (the children) both have different themes.   There are butterfly and parrot themes. The yacht’s magnificent stairway spanning three decks have carved antelope heads in the balustrade.

… The Island & Chateau Palaces too If you think Ambassador Antonio Fernandez’s taste is lavished only on Yemoja, come with us to his paradise on an island in New York (United States of America). With all the modern services a town might require including a fire service station, and a long bridge leading to the palace, this mansion takes the cake. Lavishly decorated rooms, with golden balustrade, dining room with golden chandeliers, it is splendor at its highest. When the water level is high, the state-of-the-art cars are automatically raised above sea level, protecting all objects on ground. Well-fortified, the Island home is impenetrable.

The chateau in France, once owned by Napoleon Bonaparte is another architectural master piece.   With everything you can think of, it is on a large expanse of land as big as a village. And the interior bears the indelible signature of the wealthy merchant.   Only the best is good enough, and the chateau displays all the beauty under the sun. His homes around the world have awards and gifts from every where.   And his dinning rooms usually have flags of visiting head of states.   And some of the most popular world leaders have special seat made for them. The guardian of panache and prosperity travels in style.   He has six up-to-the minute private jets (Two Gulf streamer G4 and 900 Boeing ).

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Nine yachts Africa’s wealthiest people have owned

If you had all the money in the world, what type of yacht would you buy?

Would it be a $65-million Benetti B .NOW 68M, a $25-million 141-footer Mangusta Oceano 42, or a more subtle $5-million Sunseeker 76?

When it comes to splurging on yachts, African billionaires are not as brazen as some of their foreign counterparts.

For context: Roman Abramovich’s new superyacht, Solaris , costs an estimated $600 million. Another, lesser billionaire, vodka tycoon Yuri Shefler, who is worth $2.4 billion, according to Forbes, once owned Serene , a superyacht which he sold off in 2015 to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman for a reported $550 million. The most expensive yacht ever owned by an African billionaire is arguably Illusion ­– formerly called Galactica Star – previously owned by Nigerian fugitive oil tycoon Kola Aluko. And it was reportedly worth $50 million .

Here are nine yachts that have been owned by some of Africa’s richest people of all time – some living, others, dead.

Former owner: Isabel dos Santos, Angolan  

The 49.8-meter superyacht Hayken is a custom-built Heesen yacht owned by troubled Angolan billionaire Isabel dos Santos. She reportedly acquired the yacht from London property developer Christian Candy. Hayken sports an aluminium superstructure and hydrodynamic hull that allows her to sail with minimal fuel consumption. Its exterior was designed by Frank Laupman of Omega Architects and its interior by Francesco Paszkowski. The naval architecture of the yacht was designed by Van Oossanen Naval Architects. Hayken offers accommodation for up to 12 guests across five staterooms with ensuites and a luxurious master suite. Powered by twin MTU 16V 4000 M90 diesel engines, Hayken can reach a maximum speed of 23 knots and she cruises at 17 knots.

Boadicea  

Owner: Gabriele Volpi, Nigerian

Boadicea is owned by Italian-Nigerian billionaire Gabriele Volpi, founder of Orlean Invest. The 76.6-meter yacht was initially built by Amels of Netherlands for Australian media mogul Reg Grundy. It has a beam of 14 meters, a draft of 4.2 meters and a volume of 2,191 GT. She can accommodate 16 guests and a crew of 23. She is powered by two Caterpillar engines. Boadicea can reach a maximum speed of 15 knots and a cruise speed of 13 knots.

Owner: King Mohammed VI, Moroccan

Badis I is owned by King Mohammed VI of Morocco. The 229.8-foot/70-meter custom-sail yacht was built by Perini Navi in Italy. The interior was designed by PHDesign to comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests in six cabins, which include a master suite, two VIP staterooms and three double cabins. She also has the capacity to carry up to 11 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience. Powered by 2 MTU (16V 2000 M72) 1,930-horsepower diesel engines and propelled by her twin screw propellers sailing yacht, Badis I is capable of a top speed of 17.5 knots, and comfortably cruises at 12.5 knots when powered by her engines.

Illusion, formerly known as Galactica Star

Former owner: Kola Aluko , Nigerian

Illusion, formerly known as Galactica Star, is a 65-meter/213-foot motor yacht built by Heesen. It was built for long-range cruising, with a 4,200 nautical mile range at 14 knots and a fast cruise speed in the range of 28 knots. The custom-built interior was designed by Bannenberg & Rowel and offers accommodation for up to six guests in 12 cabins, which comprises one master, one VIP and four double staterooms. Galactica Star was delivered to controversial Nigerian oil tycoon Kola Aluko in 2013, but it was seized and sold in 2019 by the U.S. government following a court-ordered seizure of Aluko’s assets due to possible connections to a continuing Nigerian oil corruption case. It was subsequently purchased by American businessman David McKenzie, head of Associated Television International.

Former owner: Mohammed Al-Fayed, Egyptian

Sokar is a luxury yacht once owned by Egyptian billionaire Mohammed Al-Fayed, the founder of Harrods department store in Knightsbridge. The 63.7-meter motor yacht was built by the Italian superyacht yard Codecasa in steel and aluminium to a design by naval architect Vincenzo Ruggiero. The yacht’s extensive accommodation provides for 18 guests in a master suite and eight double staterooms, all with en suite bathroom facilities. She is equipped with two 3,760 horsepower engines. The yacht also has a beam of 10.4 meters and a draft of 3.9 meters. Sokar was renamed Bash by its current owner, who acquired it in 2021.

Former owner: Deinde Fernandez, Nigerian

Hud Hud, formerly called Yemoja is a motor yacht with a length of 46.9 meters. It has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure and was built by Dutch shipmaker Feadship who delivered the yacht in 1994. Its first owner was the late Nigerian billionaire Deinde Fernandez. The yacht features exterior and interior design by De Voogt Naval Architects and Larvor, respectively, with naval architecture by De Voogt Naval Architects. Its features include a beam of 8.6 meters, a draft of 2.75 meters and a volume of 558 GT. It accommodates up to eight guests and 10 crew members, including the captain. The yacht Hud Hud has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. She is powered by two Caterpillar Inc engines, which give her a cruising speed of 13.0 knots and a top speed of 14.5 knots.

Owner: Femi Otedola, Nigerian

Nana is a Sunseeker Predator 108 motor yacht owned by Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola, the chairman of Geregu Power. The 32.91-meter motor yacht has a beam of 6.3 meters, a draft of 1.2 meters and a volume of 142 GT. It can accommodate up to eight guests and four crew members. Nana has a grp hull and grp superstructure. She is powered by three MTU engines, which give her a cruising speed of 28 knots and a top speed of 42 knots. The yacht carries 11,000 liters of fuel onboard, and 1,800 liters of water. Nana is capable of a top speed of 42 knots, and comfortably cruises at 28 knots.

Owner: Naguib Sawiris, Egyptian

Yalla, built by CRN Yacht, is owned by Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris. The 73-meter yacht can accommodate 12 guests in six suites, and she has facilities for 22 crew members. Her interior was designed by Droulers Architecture, while her exterior was designed by Omega Architects. The yacht is powered by two Caterpillar engines, which bring her a top speed of 18.5 knots. Her cruise speed is 13 knots.

Owner: Aliko Dangote, Nigerian

Africa’s richest man is the owner of a Sunseeker Predator 108-foot motor yacht christened, “Mariya.” Mariya is designed to comfortably accommodate up to eight guests overnight in four cabins, comprising a master suite, one VIP stateroom and two twin cabins. Mariya is capable of a top speed of 44 knots and comfortably cruises at 30 knots.

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Yemoja: The Yoruba water goddess celebrated by Afro-Brazilians every New Year’s Eve

Every New Year’s Eve in Rio de Janeiro, millions of celebrants in Brazil mark festivities in the name of the sea goddess Iemanja. But not many people know that she was taken to the New World by Yoruba slaves from Africa.

The celebrations on December 31 in Rio reportedly took in almost 3 million people, who danced, sang and chanted into the first day of 2020.

CGTN America reported that the celebration came at a whopping cost of $2.5 million to the state. But all of that money may be the right price for what the people came for.

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Lucrecia Franco wrote,”…like many other Brazilian takes on celebrations, New Year’s Eve draws from its African roots. Drums, rituals of Candomblé and Umbanda, the two main Afro Brazilian religions.”

For worshippers in Afro-Brazilian religions, it is only fair that the water goddess Yemoja, or Iemanja, as they know it, is paid homage by the people in the country with the world’s famous beach culture.

Yemoja is a major deity or orisha, in the Yoruba pantheon of superbeings. She is the goddess of the sea and other waters.

But Yemoja is a little more than that. She is a mother spirit which means that in the cosmology of the Yoruba, she is the primordial bringer of life.

What follows in the same logic is the conceptualization of Yemoja as the patron saints of women, motherhood and femininity. It is Yemoja that women pray to in order to have children, or the ability to care for them and the family.

In Yoruba, Yemoja etymologically approximates to “mother of fish children”, an eponym of a sort that also connects her utility as the patron saint of the fisherfolk.

It is in this role as the goddess of the seas that she is most noted in the Americas. And in Brazil where Yemoja has become a fixture thanks to the Candomblé and Umbanda , all the festivities in her honor are as a result of what she is thought to have done for the seas and seafarers.

In Salvador where the Candomblé is very popular, Iemanja is celebrated on February 2. But with the exception of the number of celebrants, what happens in Salvador is no different from Rio.

During the festivities, Iemanja is offered flowers at the seashore in the morning and her followers watch while the water carries away the flowers. Incantations are said, among which are prayers of thanksgiving and safekeeping.

In the night, music and dancing ensue all night long. Among the followers in Candomblé where Iemanja’s celebrations are a little more sacred than fun, other activities accompany.

People can make shrines out of sea sand to Iemanja on the day of celebrations. Apart from flowers, beauty products such as perfume, lipstick, jewelry may also be consecrated to the goddess.

Food is also offered but it has to be the color of white. Statuettes of the goddess atop replica boats should also be available at the beach for worshippers.

The worshippers believe that if one’s gift is washed up on the shore, Iemanja has rejected it. But she has accepted your offering if the waters take it away.

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Discovering the Rich History and Symbolism of Yemoja, the Mother of All Orishas

Every year in October, the Yoruba people of South-Western Nigeria give thanks to the water spirit known as Yemoja. She is ancient goddess, believed to be the maternal figure to the hundreds of nature-based orisha's the Yoruba people revere. The special day is called 'Odun Yemoja', set aside by her followers to remember and celebrate their beloved goddess.

Yemoja is a pivotal part of ancient Yoruba pantheon. Her name comes from the words 'Yeye-omo-eja' translated as 'Mother whose children are fish', and she is associated with water and the ocean. She is often depicted in lore as a mermaid with androgynous features and her followers stretch far, from West Africa, Cuba, Brazil and many others.

Bode market, Molete is the setting for the occasion - here is where the Yemoja shrine can be found. The community is made up of narrow passageways and interconnected buildings, as is conversant with the classic mode of building for the Yoruba, and these passageways house tales, rituals and relics as old as the Yoruba pantheon itself.

The faces of the community reverberated warm auras. They were preparing to honor the beloved goddess, whose presence is associated with peace, prosperity, and good fortune for those who honor her .

Adults were dressed in blue and white regalia, the colors the goddess is associated with, and they accessorized with colorful beads, cowries and flamboyant hairstyles. They shared cheerful greetings and prepped for the ceremony, while the laughter of children lulled through the corridors.

The Yemoja shrine was the hub of all the activity, and it was our first stop for the day. It is customary to pay a visit to the Yemoja shrine to pay respects, and offer prayers and sacrifices to the deity and in return she blesses, protects and guides. People offer all kinds of things from flowers, fruits, cooked food and live animals. Sacrifices are a big part of Nigerian spirituality and I go deeper into that here .

The excitement grew steadily fueled by the music and dancing and songs in the goddess' honour. Yemoja worship brought the community together in a warm way and I was touched. The celestial being is seen as a caring, protective and healing figure, plus her association with water and the seas gives one a sense of calmness despite how powerful she can be. The rituals and ceremonies are done in the open and gives a sense of community because they are practicing it together, so there is a strong sense of hope and optimism.

Another interesting thing to note, is the depiction of the Goddess. Her imagery shows characteristics that blur the lines between male and female. For example, the statue below show male characteristics in the face and shoulders, but also features breasts used in nursing one of her children. This blending of traits suggests that ancient African spirituality creates and has always created spaces for the intersex, the trans and all other in between children.

Too often, especially in Nigerian societies, we tend to think in the binary - things must either be this or the other - but the world and the humans in it are way more complicated than that. Leading with love and showing no prejudice are the only way to coexist and I was pleased to discover that the ancient Yoruba not only do that, but also elevate them to demigod status in their society.

When it was time to move the party to the waterside, we paraded excitedly alongside a crowd several hundreds strong. Fruit, cooked meals, yams, small birds and goat in hand; she would be eating well on this day! We followed the drainage canal to the point where it connected to the stream, and this was the point the head priest offered these items to Yemoja.

Once this was done, parents eagerly dunked their children into the water, as they prayed for protection in the months and years to come. It filled me with so much joy as a witnessed perhaps the greatest show of love on this day, a nurturing love that makes it apparent to the children that they are cherished and they are whole. One of the best experiences I have ever had.

These fantastic pictures are courtesy of Ugochukwu Emebiriodo and you can find his work @Hitchoflife .

To see video content of the celebration, you can watch it on TikTok or on Instagram .

My only concern is the level of hygiene of this waterway and I think effort should be put into keeping it clean all year round. It is a holy site that children are being put in contact with so as not to expose them to harmful organisms, but other than that, an experience that I would never trade for anything. Don't forget to like, share, and put your thoughts in the comments!

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YEMAJA yacht charter YEMAJA is actively available for charter. The luxury motor yacht YEMAJA was built by Ferretti and delivered to her owner in 2021. | Charter guest accommodation :: YEMAJA has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 8 charter guests in 4 suites. The guest cabins comprise a primary suite with a king size bed and en-suite bathroom facilities, a cabin with a queen size bed and en-suite bathroom facilities, a cabin with a double bed and en-suite bathroom facilities and a cabin with a twin bed and en-suite bathroom facilities. | Your luxury charter crew :: Your luxury charter on board motor yacht YEMAJA will be managed by the crew of 4 including the captain. The crew will ensure you have a relaxed and enjoyable charter experience with all of your needs catered for while on board. The 4 crew have their own separate crew quarters allowing guests to enjoy increased levels of privacy. | Amenities & Entertainment :: Amenities on board for the charter guests include BBQ. An extensive list of further amenities and water toys can be seen under the features and amenities section. | Yacht charter destinations :: YEMAJA is Currently cruising in the West Mediterranean. Sample itineraries for the cruising destinations can be supplied by your professional charter broker allowing you to plan your luxury yacht charter vacation in detail.

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• Builder Ferretti
• Length 26 m
• Length 85 ft
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• VAT Status -
• Classification NO
• Destination Sicily & Aeolian Islands
• Maximum speed 31 Knots
• Cruising speed 21 Knots
• Fuel type -
• Stabilizers None
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• Interior Design NO
• Exterior Design NO
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• - Number of cabins: 4
• - Number of heads: -

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YEMAJA private yacht

The luxury motor yacht YEMAJA is a private yacht and is not available to charter.

YEMAJA was built by Ferretti and delivered to her owner in 2021.

YEMAJA can accommodate 8 guests in 4 cabins consisting of a primary suite with a king size bed and en-suite bathroom facilities, a cabin with a queen size bed and en-suite bathroom facilities, a cabin with a double bed and en-suite bathroom facilities and a cabin with a twin bed and en-suite bathroom facilities.

Amenities on board include Air Conditioning, BBQ, Indoor audio system and TV saloon.

An extensive list of further amenities and water toys can be seen under the features and amenities section.

You can view alternative similar motor yachts for charter , or alternatively contact your Yacht Charter Broker for information about renting an alternative luxury charter yacht.

• Sicily & Aeolian Islands
• Air Conditioning
• Indoor audio system
• Water skis - adult

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YEMAJA has a weekly charter price starting at €60,000 and an estimated daily charter price of €10,000.

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YEMAJA can accommodate 8 sleeping guests on board in 4 cabins.

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Yemoja – Yoruba Goddess of the Sea

In the vibrant embroidery of the Yoruba religion, one deity stands out as a distinguished and sacred figure – Yemoja. Many spiritual denominations celebrate Yemoja, the powerful Goddess of the Sea in Yoruba. She manifests herself as a force of nature: a mother, protector, and nurturer.

She holds immense importance in Yoruba culture, touching on various aspects of life. People know her as the goddess of water. They believe she can bring rain, ensuring bountiful harvests and prosperity for the community. She is also associated with fertility. She grants the blessing of children and safeguards expectant mothers.

Names and Etymology of Yemoja  

Pronouncing yemoja.

The name “Yemoja” is typically pronounced as “yeh-Moh-Jah” with the stress on the second syllable.

Yemoja meaning

The Yoruba people derived the word Yemoja from the Yoruba words yeye-omo-eja, which typically means mother-children-fish.

For this reason, she earns the title of the mother of fish children.

Names of Yemoja

• Yemoja (Yoruba)
• Yemaya (caribbean)
• Yemanja (Brazil)

The mythology of Yemoja, The Yoruba sea goddess

According to Yoruba mythology, Yemoja holds a significant position as a sacred deity associated with water. Within the Yoruba religion, people acknowledge her as a divine entity connected to water bodies. They also recognize other orishas, such as Osun, the Yoruba orisha of divinity, femininity, beauty, and love .

People believe she can travel across different bodies of water, including the vast sea. However, people believe that she resides spiritually in the Ogun River, located in Nigeria.

She is also portrayed as a mermaid & is also known as La Siren, or Mami Wata(mother of water). She represents the portion of the Ocean that gives life. Her influence extends far and wide, touching all aspects of life affected by the presence of water.

Powers of Yemoja

Yemoja has numerous powers and abilities within Yoruba mythology. As a water deity of great importance, she holds sway over the domain of waters and its various manifestations. 

Control water bodies: One of her renowned abilities is the control she exercises over bodies of water. This includes lakes, rivers, and the wide expanse of the sea. People believe that she possesses the power to calm storms and turbulent waters. They say her presence brings peace to the stormy waves and soothes the raging currents. This aspect of her power is highly sacred as it symbolizes her role as a protector and provider of safety for those who depend on the waters for their livelihood.

Healing : Yemoja is associated with healing properties. In addition to her influence over natural phenomena. People believe she can cleanse and purify physical, emotional, and spiritual afflictions. Devotees seek her assistance in matters of well-being and restoration. They turn to her for healing and restoration.

Fertility : The goddess is sacred for her ability to bestow fertility upon those who seek it. Couples desiring children often turn to her for blessings and assistance in conceiving. People regard her as a maternal figure, nurturing and protective. She safeguards the well-being of both mothers and children.

Abundance: Moreover, people associate the goddess with prosperity and abundance. People believe that she extends her good acts to matters of wealth and success. Devotees seek her favor to attract prosperity, abundance, and the attainment of material and spiritual blessings.

Attributes of Yemoja

Yemoja defines her character through various attributes and qualities.

Resilience : Yemoja has survived various transformations and adaptations. We believe she has undergone various changes and challenges, yet she has emerged stronger.

Empathy : Yemoja’s compassionate nature enables her to deeply understand and empathize with the struggles and emotions of others. She is also often portrayed as a motherly figure and a nurturing deity, she exemplifies empathy by providing comfort, care, and support to those in need. Her motherly love extends to all beings and her empathy helps her to address their emotional and spiritual needs.

Protective : Yemoja, the prominent deity in the Yoruba religion, is widely recognized as a protective figure. The goddess is protective in various ways. Yemoja is a guardian of women and also shields her devotees from harm. She ensures the safety of fishermen, sailors, and travelers who journey across water bodies.

Strength : Yemoja’s strength lies in her dominion over the sea, her life-giving powers, her spiritual and protective abilities, and her role as a cultural and social icon. As a deity who encompasses the physical, spiritual, and cultural realms, Yemoja’s strength continues to inspire devotion among her followers.

Significance of Yemoja

Yemoja holds significant importance within the Yoruba religion, playing a central role in its cosmology and spiritual practices. Here are some key significances of Yemoja to the Yoruba religion:

1. Divine motherhood : Yemoja holds the sacred role of being the divine mother of all beings. She embodies the nurturing and protective qualities associated with motherhood. Her role as a mother figure symbolizes creation, fertility, and the sustaining force of life. Everyone sees her as the source of all existence and the caretaker of humanity.

2. Water and Life : The goddess is closely associated with water, which holds immense symbolism within the Yoruba religion. Water represents life, purification, and transformation. Yemoja’s connection to water signifies her role in bringing forth life, sustaining it, and facilitating spiritual cleansing and renewal.

3. Healing : She is a compassionate and empathetic deity, who provides emotional healing and support to her devotees for their emotional well-being. Through her nurturing presence, she offers solace, comfort, and guidance to those facing emotional challenges or distress. Yemoja is sought after for emotional stability, healing of emotional wounds, and finding inner peace.

4. Divine Shield: Yemoja, a protective deity, offers her divine shield to those who seek her aid. She is often invoked for physical and spiritual protection, safeguarding individuals, families, and communities from harm and negative influences. Her guardianship extends to women, children, and all who call upon her.

5. Fertility: She associates with fertility, encompassing both childbirth and the fertility of the land. Her blessings are sought for the successful conception, safe delivery, and healthy upbringing of children. 

6. Harmony : Yemoja promotes harmony and unity among individuals and communities. She actively mediates conflicts, fosters understanding, and establishes peaceful relationships. Yemoja’s presence brings about a sense of community, cooperation, and balance.

  Symbolism of Yemoja

Various symbols represent and are also associated with the Yoruba Goddess.

    Colors

     plants.

• White roses.

     Objects

• Sea shells.
• Cowries shells.

      Food

• Coconut cake.
• Watermelon. 

Worship and offerings of Yemoja

Worship of the goddess first occurred at the Ogun River. Ogun River is a waterway that starts in Oyo state and flows through Ogun state and into Lagos state in Nigeria. There are multiple Worship days of the goddess including February 2nd, June 22nd, September 7th, October 9th, December 26th, and December 31st.

Devotees normally sing, dance, pray, feast, and give offerings in the name of the goddess. Fish is always present throughout the celebration.

Offerings to Yemoja

1. Water : As Yemoja is closely associated with water, offerings of clean, pure water are highly significant. Devotees may pour water into a sacred vessel or directly onto the earth as an offering to honor their connection with the element.

2. Fruits and Sweets : Offerings of fruits are commonly given to the goddess. They are particularly those associated with femininity and abundance. Examples include watermelon, oranges, lemons, and grapes. Sweet treats like honey, molasses, and sugarcane are also offered to invoke her sweetness and nurturing qualities.

3. Sea shells and coral : Yemoja symbolizes her association with the ocean and water by offering sea shells and corals. She considers these natural treasures sacred and can place them on her altar as offerings.

4. White flowers : white flowers, such as lilies, lotuses, and white roses, to Yemoja as symbols of purity, beauty, and femininity. People believe that these flowers please and attract her divine presence.

5. Perfumes : people associate Yemoja with pleasant scents and aromas. Devotees may offer perfumes, essential oils, or incense with sweet and floral fragrances to please her and create a pleasing atmosphere during rituals and ceremonies.

6. Jewelry and Adornments : Yemoja is often depicted wearing jewelry and adornments. As offerings, devotees may present necklaces, bracelets, or anklets made of beads, particularly blue and white beads that represent her colors.

7. Cowrie Shells : In the Yoruba religion, people consider cowrie shells to hold spiritual significance and sacred. They associate wealth, fertility, and divination. People can make offerings of cowrie shells to Yemoja, symbolizing her power and connection to these aspects.

Oriki Yemoja (Praise of Yemoja)

Agbe ni gybe’s ki Yemoja Ibikeji odo.

It is the bird that takes good fortune to the Spirit of the Mother of the Fishes, the Goddess of the Sea.

Aluko ni igbe re k’losa, ibikeji odo.

It is the bird Aluko that takes good fortune to the Spirit of the Lagoon, the Assistant to the Goddess of the Sea.

Ogbo odidere i igbe’re k’oniwo.

It is the parrot who takes good fortune to the Chief of Iwo.

Omo at’Orun gbe ‘gba aje ka’ri w’aiye.

It is children who bring good fortune from Heaven to Earth.

Olugbe-rere ko, Olugbe-rere ko, Olugbe-rere ko,

The Great One who gives good things, the Great One who gives good things, the Great One who gives good things.

Gbe rere ko ni olu-gbe-rere.

Give me Good Things from the Great One who gives Good Things

Yemoja Across Borders

During the peak era of the slave trade, the captors took our Yoruba ancestors, who were followers of Yemoja and transported them all over the world as slaves.

In various Afro-Caribbean and Afro-Brazilian religious practices, people idolize the goddess under different names and variations, as she transcends borders. 

Santeria (Cuba):

In the Afro-Cuban religion Santeria , people know Yemoja as Yemayá. She is one of the most sacred Orishas (deities) in the religion. Orisha Yemayá is associates with motherhood, the ocean, and feminine power . All Orishas consider her the nurturing and protective mother. In Santeria rituals, devotees offer her offerings such as water, fruits, flowers, and candles. During the festival of La Virgen de la Candelaria, Yemayá’s devotees gather near bodies of water to celebrate and honor her on February 2nd.

Candomblé (Brazil):

People in Candomblé know the goddess as Yemanjá or Iemanjá. Her devotees worship her as a prominent deity associated with the sea, fertility, and motherhood. Her devotees ahighly regard Yemanjá as the “Queen of the Waters” and considers her a compassionate and protective figure. Celebrations dedicated to Yemanjá take place on New Year’s Eve and February 2nd. Devotees offer gifts such as flowers, perfume, mirrors, combs, and jewelry. In Brazil, there are grand processions and ceremonies near the ocean to honor her.

The goddess’s presence in these religions demonstrates the enduring influence of Yoruba spirituality. It also shows the adaptability of her worship. African diaspora religions have evolved in different regions.

Final thoughts  

Yemoja is the powerful Goddess of the Sea in Yoruba religion. She holds immense importance in Yoruba culture. She associates herself with various aspects of life. These include fertility, abundance, healing, and protection. People in Yoruba culture worship and celebrate Yemoja. Afro-Caribbean and Afro-Brazilian religious practices also do. Her influence and significance transcend borders. They continue to inspire devotion among her followers.

Featured Image Credit: Samuel Tobbytex007 , CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

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Epona – celtic horse goddess, orisha obà – yoruba goddess of wealth.

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