Ifadare Adetoutou

Araba Ifadare Adetoutou is the founder of IfadareTemple and Spiritual Healing Center, Kétou, Benin Republic . He was born in 1975 by a catholic christian parent and a family acclaimed to be one of foremost authorities on Yoruba traditional cultural and spiritual institution in a village called Kétou in Benin Republic, he was christened Jean at birth.

Araba is a poet, performing artist, playwright, and herbalist-diviner (Babalawo). He has published several books and scholarly papers on various aspects of African tradition/religion and culture.

His approach and methodology is based on spiritual training he has under gone in various places including Africa, Asia, South America, United States and The Caribbean. His diverse experiences give him a well-rounded and holistic approach to spiritual health.

Araba Ifadare Adetoutou is an initiated priest in several systems including Ifa, Osun, Ayan and Aña. He is also a coronated Chief in Ketou, Benin Republic, During his coronation he was given the title Araba of Ketou meaning head of all Ifa Priest in the ancient town.

Araba Ifadare Adetoutou uses his platform to unify communities in the United States, the Caribbean, South America and Africa. He also teaches and mentors people of all ages in schools, universities and within his Ifa and Orisa temple as well.