Omolewa Shoneye, director of Atufase Traditional School and daughter of its founder, has shared her experience of facing stigmatisation because of her traditional Ifa background and her middle name, Opeifa. She said the name exposed her to prejudice from a young age. Related News PICTORIAL: Alaafin moves to ancient palace in Oyo Oyo empire belongs to history, no Yoruba king holds supremacy — Tinubu's aide VIDEO: Kwara traditional worshipper accuses neighbours of burning her house According to her, growing up was difficult as people often avoided her and discouraged their children from associating with her, describing her as a child of an herbalist. She said the experience affected her social life and sense of belonging, shaping her childhood years. According to her, growing up was difficult as people often avoided her and discouraged their children from associating with her, describing her as a child of an herbalist. She said the experience affected her social life and sense of belonging, shaping her childhood years.
My Name, Opeifa, triggers stigma, name-calling - Ifa priest’s daughter
