Papi Wata
Brief info
Name: Papi Wata
Age: 26
Location: Atlanta, GA
Religious Practice: Odinani
ATR Profile Narrative: Papi Wata is a 26-year-old, sexually fluid man located in Atlanta, Georgia. He practices Odinani through ancestral practices like meditation and prayer but also in his everyday life. Odinani guides his ethics, political views, and decisions. He feels that his practice has also decolonized his worldview, providing a space for healing through shadow work. and created a connection to his ancestors and family lineage. Ultimately, his connection with Chineke (God) is much stronger because of the practice's positive and loving impacts on him. Papi Wata recommends that those interested in ADR start by engaging with their ancestors/culture to fully grow into their spiritual and religious selves. He also advises that one must be patient and ready to decolonize their worldview; otherwise, they will continue to place themselves in oppressive environments.