Caribbean Diaspora

Trinidad Orisha

Also known as: Shango, Orisha worship

Trinidadian, Yoruba-descendedTrinidad and Tobago

Supreme Creator

Olodumare

Core Beliefs
  • Worship of Yoruba Orishas in Caribbean context
  • Spirit possession during feasts and ceremonies
  • Syncretism with Catholicism and Spiritual Baptist practices
  • Annual feasts honoring specific Orishas
  • Connection to African roots through ritual
Key Figures

ShangoOrisha of thunder, central figure in Trinidad worship

Divination System

Spirit possession and consultation

Priesthood

Mongwa (shrine head)

Diaspora Connections

Yoruba Ifá (root tradition)Spiritual Baptist (syncretism)