The incredible journey of Ile Ori began in 1992 when Iyanifa Adeloye began to search for a teacher in Orisa spirituality. She was inspired by Iyanla Vanzant's book, "Tapping the Power Within," who wrote about her initiatory journey in the Ifa tradition.

A few years later, Iyanifa Adeloye went on to receive Ilekes and Warriors from Iya Theresa Fair under the supervision of Angel Lebron, an Elder from the House of Pimienta (Havana, Cuba)

• 1997-Ifalade TaShia received Ifa divination from Awo (Now an Araba) Fasina Falade marking her as a child of Yemoja. During that same year, she also received divination from Awo Falokun Fatunmbi confirming her as a daughter of both waters, Yemoja and Oshun, and confirming her path in the Ifa tradition

• 1998-Ifalade TaShia receives advanced Ifa counsel from the late, great Awo Ade Olayinka (Ibae T'Orun) again marking her as a daughter of two waters, Yemoja and Oshun, and confirming her path as a high priestess in the Ifa tradition through the odu Eji Ogbe

• 2000-After two years of study and divinatory counsel, Ifalade TaShia undergoes Isefa (Ifa) initiation with Oloye Ifa Karade, renowned Babalawo and best-selling author of the Handbook of Yoruba Religious Concepts. She joins the priestly ranks of Oloye Karade’s temple, Ile Tawo Lona and begins a lengthy apprenticeship

• 2001-Ifalade TaShia undergoes Odu Orisa initiation and after one year of priestly reflection is presented to the community officially as an Olorisha Yemoja and begins being groomed for leadership in alignment with her Ita.

• 2001-Upon return from the culmination of her priestly journey, Ifalade TaShia Asanti, under the guidance of Oloye Ifa Karade, founds Ile Ori Ogbe Egun: Temple of the Enlightened Path

• 2001-From the tree of Ile Ori, the National Institute for Indigenous Cultural Studies (now I-Teach Love Institute) is created with the intention to unite members of diverse branches of Ifa and other indigenous religious and spiritual communities. The Institute organized presentations by dynamic speakers from the Orisa community such as Oloye Ifa Karade, Awo Afolabi Epega Jr.(Ibae T'Orun), Iyanifa Osunyemi, Awo Falokun Fatumbi, Iya Oyafunmike Ogunlano, Iyalorixa Mae Val from Salvador, De Bahia, Iya Valdina Pinto from Salvador De Bahia, HRM Oloye Aina Olomo, Awo Ifasola Odunade, Iyanifa Osun Monife and many, many others.

• 2002-2006-Following the orders of her Italogun, Ifalade completes the reception of 14 additional tutelary initiations to various Orisha.

• 2003-Ile Ori organizes and produces the first International Ifa Conference attracting more than 150 participants from 26 U.S. Cities and 2 Countries.

• 2003-Ifalade is approved to work independently as an Iyalocha by her officiating Elder

• 2004-Ifalade contacted by producers of a major cable TV network to appear on TV as an Orisa priestess. After divination by her officiating Elder, Ifalade proceeds in becoming the first Yoruba priestess to appear on a primetime TV show.

• 2004-After a lengthy interview, Ifalade is listed in the New York Times as being a, "Priestess with a good head on her shoulders."

• 2004-Ifalade is presented to the drums. Ceremony is officiated by Awo Ifasola Odunade, Oriate, Bata Player and Singer for the Orisa.

• 2005-Ile Ori initiate numbers give it the spiritual right to form an official "Rama," or spiritual lineage. The Ogunda-Ajake lineage is born under the odu, Irete Meji, with the support of local and national Elders in the Ifa tradition.

• 2006-Following divinatory guidance, Ifalade travels to Atlanta, Georgia to undergo Itefa initiation. She spends 7 incredible days with the late, great Chief Kofi Zannu Medahochi (Ibae T'Orun), Ajubona Iyanifa Ifalola Omobola and mat brother, Awo Ifalowo (Ibae T'Orun).

• 2007-Baba Sangotade is inducted as Chief Priest of Ile Ori Ogbe Egun in lieu of his dedicated service. 2017-Awo goea on extended sabbatical but continues to offer unwavering care and loyalty to Iyanifa and Ile Ori.

• 2007-Ifalade and her student Iya Fasina Adelaja travel to New York for Ifalade's presentation at the African Spirituality Conference at Columbia University. Ifalade's essay, "Living with Dual Spirits," is selected for publication alongside Dr. Wade Nobles, Dr. Malidoma Some and other spiritual and cultural icons. Presenters of the conference include epic leaders in African Spirituality such as Ra Un Nefer Amen, Dr. Henry Frank, Dr. Ben, Prof. James Small and other ATR luminaries.

• 2008-Ifalade produces the World Pride & Power Conference with keynote speaker Dr. Malidoma Some who conducts a healing ritual to restore Trans Gatekeepers to their rightful place in society.

• 2009-Ifalade takes a long-needed sabbatical to do healing work for herself and her ancestors after the loss of her beloved mother in 2008. She makes a pilgrimage to Illinois to pour libation at the grave site of her ancestors.

• 2010-Ile Ori undergoes a, "Visioning Process," to reflect on its organizational progress and map out the continued development and growth of the Ile.

• 2011 Ile Ori votes to add the name, “I-TEACH Love Institute,” to its title and announces a new organizational structure.

• 2012 Ile Ori expands its main temple in Colorado to California, North Carolina, Detroit, Texas and New York.

• 2012 Iya Oyaseeke Adeloni is named Apetabi of Iyanifa Ifalade and Iya Onisangode is named Executive Advisor.

• 2012 Iyanifa Senakhu is named Presiding Priestess of Ile Ori Denver.

• 2013 Ile Ori inducts its first international member in London, England.

• 2014 Ile Ori enstools Olorisha Sangodare Akinwale as the Asare Pawo of Ile Ori

• 2015 Ile Ori officially launches the Ifa Master Studies Program with a 47 Unit Study Class Itinerary including advanced international studies in Nigeria, West Africa

• 2015 Ile Ori adopts the Wheel of Spiritual Development created by Olorisha Sangodare

• 2016 Awo Ifadunsin Sangobeyi is appointed Presiding Priest of the Oakland branch of Ile Ori.

• 2017 Awo Ifadounsin named a King (Oba) of the Ile Ori Oakland Community.

• 2018 Iyanifa Ifalade retires from doing Odu Orisa ceremonies after 141 initiations (and returns in 2021).

• 2018 Ile Ori inducts its first members in Syria-Lebanon, Paris-France, West Germany, Ghana-West Africa and London, England.

• 2019 Ile Ori places flag in Boulder, Colorado and officiates Iyalosa Olori as Presiding Priestess in Training

• 2021 Ile Ori places flag for new temple in Louisville, Kentucky officially launching Ile Ori Louisville, Kentucky with Iyawo Oyalade as Priestess in Training.

• 2022 Ile Ori reaches 187 Initiates and completes Odu Orisha Ceremony in Boulder, Colorado

• 2023 Ile Ori Founder receives the title, "Adeloye," presented by Awo Ifadunsin

• 2024 Ile Ori completes Odu Orisha ceremony in Yucca Valley, California and reaches 192 Initiated Priests

• 2025 Ile Ori crowns Iyanifa Oshara Ifayele as a Chief Ifagbemi in Las Vegas, Nevada

• 2025 Ile Ori completes 3 different Odu Orisha and Isefa Ceremonies bringing initiate numbers up to 237.

• 2026 Iya Efunkemi and Awo Ifadunsin hold Ifa Master Studies Retreat in Kansas City, Missouri and officially launch Ile Ori Kansas City.

• 2026 Ile Ori forms new 8 person board of directors and launches an executive board who advises and supports the continued growth of the temple.

Our beloved Ancestors continue to smile down on us and we are just getting started! Much love and thanks to the Elders who support our growth and stamina. In particular, we extend deep gratitude and foribale to the Oloye Ifa Karade for his unwavering support and guidance as well as other Elders in the Ifa tradition.