About
Dr. Winmilawe (pronounced: "We-n-me-la-way") is an author and consultant who specializes in Africa, Orisa, and Natural Health. Her children’s books are: Shango’s Son and Obatala’s Daughter Discovers True Friends. Her consulting clients range from grassroots people to large organizations. She teaches and speaks from her expertise.
Dr. Winmilawe has a PhD in African History. She has developed her expertise in West African Yoruba, Orisa (Orisha), and traditional healing for over 20 years. She taught extensively as a professor and has academic publications in print. Dr. Winmilawe is a Yoruba initiate (Olorisa) of Osun/Oshun, and is a chief (Oloye) in the Yoruba kingdom of Ifon-Orolu, Nigeria (Obatala's home).
Dr. Winmilawe began writing the “Yoruba Orisa Children’s Series” books upon discovering there were too few books about African people for young children. The first book, Shango’s Son (2012) was named a ‘Great Picture Book on Africa’ by Africa Access. The second book, Obatala’s Daughter Discovers True Friends was the bestselling categorical "#1 New Release" on Amazon.com in September 2015. Book three is due out in 2020.
Dr. Winmilawe (aka Jaye) is a Philadelphia native that lives in Columbia, SC. She and her husband (married 16 years) have two radiant children (both in elementary school). They live holistically healthy lifestyles and are philanthropic. Dr. Winmilawe is available to consult, write, or present.
*Photos on this site are available for media, educational and/or promotional purposes.
Dr. Winmilawe (pronounced: "We-n-me-la-way") is an author and consultant who specializes in Africa, Orisa, and Natural Health. Her children’s books are: Shango’s Son and Obatala’s Daughter Discovers True Friends. Her consulting clients range from grassroots people to large organizations. She teaches and speaks from her expertise.
Dr. Winmilawe has a PhD in African History. She has developed her expertise in West African Yoruba, Orisa (Orisha), and traditional healing for over 20 years. She taught extensively as a professor and has academic publications in print. Dr. Winmilawe is a Yoruba initiate (Olorisa) of Osun/Oshun, and is a chief (Oloye) in the Yoruba kingdom of Ifon-Orolu, Nigeria (Obatala's home).
Dr. Winmilawe began writing the “Yoruba Orisa Children’s Series” books upon discovering there were too few books about African people for young children. The first book, Shango’s Son (2012) was named a ‘Great Picture Book on Africa’ by Africa Access. The second book, Obatala’s Daughter Discovers True Friends was the bestselling categorical "#1 New Release" on Amazon.com in September 2015. Book three is due out in 2020.
Dr. Winmilawe (aka Jaye) is a Philadelphia native that lives in Columbia, SC. She and her husband (married 16 years) have two radiant children (both in elementary school). They live holistically healthy lifestyles and are philanthropic. Dr. Winmilawe is available to consult, write, or present.
*Photos on this site are available for media, educational and/or promotional purposes.
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