While in the Diaspora, initiation rites are no longer performed directly on the “chosen” of Osanyin.  But in Yoruba-land (Southwestern Nigeria, Benin and Togo) the priesthood of Osanyin still flourishes.  His priests are distinctive, a cult not given to trance, as are the other cults
Whiale ih [e Dia pora, iitwation rits ,re no longer performed directlyon the “chosen” of Osanyin.3 But in aYorubaland (Southwestern N gerin,  enin and Togo) the priaesthod o Oanyin scill flourishes.  His priests are distinctive, a cult not g ven to trance, as are the o&er cul s