Ẹ káàbọ̀! Welcome to the Sacred Ọ̀ṣun Òṣogbo Groves

Learn more about Nigeria's sacred Yorùbá site and meet the people keeping its spiritual, natural and artistic legacy alive.

The New Sacred Art Movement

Art inspired by the Òrìṣà

Discover Ojúbọ Òṣogbo - the Main Ọ̀ṣun Shrine

The main shrine in the Sacred Groves of Òṣogbo dedicated to the goddess Ọ̀ṣun

Meet the Goddess of All That is Female: Ìyá Mọòpó

“Ìyá Mọòpó is the goddess of pottery and all women’s crafts. At the same time, in her eternally feminine, virtual aspect, she is the mother of all the gods”. (Susanne Wenger)

Explore the Ògbóni Shrine - Ilédì Oǹtótóo

The Ògbóni society is an ancient and important part of Yorùbá traditions.

The Home of Ọbàtálá – The Deity of Creation

The Alájere Shrine and the Path of the Dancing Gods

'A Living House for the Òrìṣà'

Ọ̀ṣun Búsanyìn – Urgent Restoration Needed Due to Climate Change

An important shrine in the history of Òṣogbo is facing destruction.

The Art of Restoration

Art restoration is an art form in itself.

The New Sacred Art Movement – A Proud Art Legacy Continues

Meet some of the generation-spanning team committed to 'Art as an expression of the Sacred'.

Restoration of the Shrines and Sculptures – A Constant Cycle of Renewal

Since its inception, the Adunni Olorisha Trust / Adunni Osun Foundation has been working to preserve and restore the works of art in the Sacred Ọ̀ṣun Òṣogbo Groves.

Who was Susanne Wenger / Àdùnní Olórìṣà?

Meet the artist and priestess – embraced by the Yorùbá and the driving force behind saving the Sacred Ọ̀ṣun Òṣogbo Groves.

Adebisi Akanji - Artistic Genius and Co-Creator

An outstanding artist and Ògbóni high priest

Sangodare Gbadegesin Ajala - a True Yorùbá Legend

Artist, Herbalist, Leader of the New Sacred Art Movement, High Priest and Susanne Wenger's Adopted Son

From Tailor to Outstanding Sculptor: Buraimoh Gbadamosi

'His work’s powerful impact is by the means of perfect proportions.'

Adedoyin Talabi Faniyi – High Priestess, Princess, Chief, Artist, Daughter and Mother

Guardian of traditional Yorùbá culture and values and the embodiment of the spirit of the Adunni Olorisha Trust / Adunni Osun Foundation

Chief Rabiu Abesu - A Gifted Sculptor in Wood

Kasali Akangbe Ogun - a Family Tradition is Revived

Master sculptor and woodcarver

Chief Nike Okundaye – Òṣogbo’s Global Ambassador

Òṣogbo – City of Art and Chief Nike Okundaye

The Ọ̀ṣun Òṣogbo Festival

The Annual Renewal and Celebration of the Town’s Pact with the Goddess Ọ̀ṣun

Come inside the Susanne Wenger House

A living centre of learning, of cultural traditions and of New Sacred Art

The Sacred Ọ̀ṣun Groves Continue to Inspire

Artists from all over the world helping to tell our stories

The Adunni Olorisha Trust / Adunni Osun Foundation

Committed to the preservation of the Ọ̀ṣun Òṣogbo Groves, the art it contains, its environment and the cultural heritage it represents.