Ọ̀ṣun Òṣogbo Sacred Grove

Explore one of Nigeria’s last forest sanctuaries of art and spirituality

In collaboration with

Adunni Olorisha Trust / Adunni Osun Foundation

Cultural Heritage Center, U.S. Department of State

Enter an extraordinary Yorùbá sanctuary

The UNESCO World Heritage site where spirituality and creativity converge

Video

Welcome to Ọ̀ṣun Òṣogbo

Prepare to be amazed by a jewel of Òṣogbo, Nigera

Virtual Tour

Get to Know the Groves

What's a sacred grove, and what makes this one special?

Glorious groves go digital

Explore the site like never before with Street View and in 3D

ExploreThe Búsanyìn Shrine

ExploreInside the Ilédì Oǹtótóo Shrine

ExploreGateway to Ojúbọ Òṣogbo

ExploreThe Agrubà Gate

ExploreSusanne Wenger House of the Arts

ExploreIlédì Oǹtótóo, Shrine paintings

ExploreWood Carvings of Ilédì Oǹtótóo

"Each shrine is a spiritual pilgrimage"

3D Virtual tour

One Last Look at the Búsanyìn Shrine

A digital record of the shrine destroyed in a flood

3D Virtual tour

Visit the "Great Mother"

Tour the dynamic structure of Ìyá Mọòpó

Street View

The Home of New Sacred Art

Step inside the Susanne Wenger House

Video Tour

Get Lost in the Groves

An inside tour through the entire site

Where the gods are embodied...

Step inside the shrines and experience their magic

... and divine inspiration comes to life

The Artists

The New Sacred Art Movement

Bridging religious tradition and conteporary art

The Community

"They Say The Forest is Full Of Spirits"

The deep spirituality that inspired the art is still alive

Culture is drowning

Climate change, flooding, and other threats risk the Groves' survival

What are the threats?

Ọ̀ṣun Òṣogbo's Climate Crisis: A Quick Guide

The changing climate is impacting Nigeria's cultural heritage

How do we face them?

Protecting a Sacred Space

Digital imagery and community intervention are promoting restoration

Channels of creativity

Artists of the New Sacred Art Movement who brought an extraordinary vision to life

Restoring a legacy

Creativity and tech converge to keep the Grove alive

Bringing the Groves to Life Online

Creating the immersive tour of the Búsanyìn Shrine

A Fount of Inspiration

Artists continue to inspire from the Groves

The Art of Restoration

How do you restore the originals so they'll last?

A Cycle of Renewal

Conservation is an ongoing process

A Legacy Continues

The New Sacred Art Movement lives on today

Community leaders

The people ushering the Ọ̀ṣun Òṣogbo Sacred Grove into the future

The Priestess

Adedoyin Talabi Faniyi

High Priestess, Princess, Chief, Artist, Daughter and Mother

Adunni Osun Foundation

The Àdùnní Olórìṣà Trust

Committed preserving art, environment and heritage

The Ambassador

Chief Nike Okundaye

A cultural icon and advocate

Celebrate Òṣogbo

Attend the annual festival of renewal

Explore

Keep exploring

Heritage on the Edge

Conservation in the face of climate change

Incredible Nigeria

History, culture, colours, lifestyle

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