EOOI - Iba Esu: Esu Ritual in Trinidad and Tobago

In this video presentation, Egbe Omo Oni Isese performs a ritual that is indigenous to Trinidad and Tobago. This ritual is executed for Imale/Orisa Esu (Eshu), who is described as the Divine Messenger among all Imale/Orisa. This ritual is done during the week of the local traditional Feast (IBO). The music comprises songs for Esu (translations provided) and the hand of the drum that is specific to Esu.
Stay tuned for Part 2 of this video, which explains the purpose of the ritual and each step of the sacred Offerings to Esu.


CREDITS:

Location: Ijo Imole Olodumare / Ojubo Esu Ideure (Cayenne Trace, Santa Flora)
Chantuelle/Drummer: Olumbe Diaz
Other Drummers: Jaleel Vincent and Cameron Perez
Mogba: Shaquille Gabriel.
Devotees in Ritual: Macquille Gabriel, Omoleye Afiya Diaz, Malaki Joseph, Malomo Joseph, Kevon Oge Williams, Latoya Rodriguez, Jerome Flemming, Ifakomiyo Christian Strong and Sheldon Ogundeku Charles
Additional Studio Vocal: Sheena Ajibola Richardson

Videography and Editing: Morris Media
Clothing: Nubian Experience
Audio Recording, mixing and mastering: Heaven Sent Productions
Translations cited from Yoruba Songs of Trinidad (1994) by Maureen Warner-Lewis
Additional Translations credited to Ketus Ifa Institute and Agba Michael Glen Augustus (Baba Okan)