My life as a millennial Yoruba priestess

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Beyoncé, mermaids and Satan? Outlook Weekend is in Nigeria looking at the mysteries and misconceptions surrounding the traditional Yoruba religion – and what it takes to be a modern devotee of this ancient faith. Reporter Laeila Adjovi travels to the city of Ibadan to meet one of youngest women to become a traditional Yoruba priestess. Her name is Omitonade and her world is defined by deities, divination and mobile phones. This episode was first released on 20th January 2019. Get in touch: outlook@bbc.com Presenter: Laeila Adjovi Producer: Maryam Maruf Picture: Omitonade Ifawemimo Egbelade Credit: Laeila Adjovi