Meet Our Elders

Our Elders Council consist of women who have been on this spiritual/magical walk for many years. Each one of them hand picked by Mama Omi for their energy and for their desire to see Dawtas of the Moon evolve into something powerful for all black women, their daughters, grand-daughters and so on. 

The purpose of the Elders Council is to be the foundation, They are the bridge that connects us to the ancestral mothers. They help to guide us and create a safe haven for our sisters allowing each of us to feel comfortable with connecting to our own inner wisdom. The elders are a reminder that we are not practicing a fad. The elders are a reminder that we are indeed connected to something that has roots. The wisdom we receive from those roots, gives us wings to soar to our greatness collectively and individually. 

Iyanifa Alase Ogunsina "Olori"

"I have been initiated to the Egungun “a-goon-goon” (ancestral society in Oyatunji Afrikan Village in South Carolina (April 1998), and initiated and ritually trained in Dahomey/Benin Republic to Oya (January 1999) and Sango (August 2000). Elevated & Coronated as Queen "LaReine/Olori" March 2003 in Benin Republic. Initiated to Ifa (May 2013), initiated to Ogboni (October 2018 

As an Oya priestess she has taken me to many parts of West Africa and in various parts of the world; however, there is no place like home ~Dahomey.

My teachings of Orisa worship will be steeped in what I have been taught by my traditional Elders in both Dahomey and Nigeria and by my late Godmother Iyalosa Osunbamike Aduke.

​My spiritual Godfather who was once the Araba of Ekiti State of Nigeria: Kabiyesi Chief Bode Ifasuyi." 

Mambo Yansa 

'I am Mambo Yansa a spiritual adviser/tarot card reader with over 25 years of experience in Yoruba Santeria. I also practice and have received ceremonies in Iyanofia Kofa de Orumila, Daughter of Oya, Daughter of Ogun, Palo mayonbe biti congo, ceremony in Mambo, practice in Voodoo and ceremony in witches.

My years of expertise in spiritual advising have helped hundreds through their trials, tribulations and turmoil. My wholehearted intentions are to use my God given gift to help others overcome problem areas in their lives, attain spiritual enlightenment, and instruct towards self improvement spiritually and mentally.

​These teachings assure that they can use the tools they have learned to improve their lives and continue to improve, for my teachings and instructions are lifelong lessons."

Mambo Yashode
​ (Pronounced Yah-show-day)

I am honored to be an elder for Dawtas of the Moon and part of an amazing team of elders.
My spiritual journey has covered over 35 years of practical application of rituals and learning and it is my honor to share that knowledge. I have lived in Cuba, Jamaica and the Bahamas and have a Master of Science in Conflict Management.
My specialization of addressing and resolving conflict includes spiritual conflict with a focus on personal relationships. From jar spells to candle magik, my focus is on helping those new to African traditional spiritual systems (ATS) to gain a basic, solid understanding of what the systems have in common and how to apply spiritual rituals to their every day lives.
While my talks and workshops over the years have been on navigating the criminal justice system, most recently I have been helping Black churches to understand the fundamental reasons why so many are leaving Christianity and engaging in ATS. As I learn and grow, it is my honor to continue to share that knowledge with the members and participants of Dawtas of the Moon.