MEET OUR TEAM
Queen Mother Minon Nahye KPODJITO ANIMANSOH II Kpessi Ko’ndodo Acakpo Todegla
International President
The revitalization of our endogenous cults is a duty to each of us! Every worthy son and daughter of Benin must play his or her part.
As a professor of endogenous and exogenous sciences and practices, Minon Nahye Kpodjito Animansoh II Ko’ndodo has dedicated her life to the preservation and revitalization of Benin's rich cultural heritage. As the international president of NAZIAFAH Association and Vice President of the National Council of Endogenous Cults of Benin, she works to promote the important roles that our endogenous cults play in society.
As Queen Mother and high priestess residing over our home temple the Palais de la Reine-mere in Allada, Benin, Minon Nahye Kpodjito Animansoh II Ko’ndodo strives to pass on the traditions and wisdom of our ancestors to new generations.
“The revitalization of our endogenous cults is a duty that we all must play a part in. Every son and daughter of Benin has a responsibility to honor our cultural roots and ensure their survival for years to come.”
Through her work with NAZIAFAH, CONACEB, and as Queen Mother of Savalou, Minon Nahye Kpodjito Animansoh II Ko’ndodo is dedicated to preserving Benin's indigenous practices, traditions, and sacred sites. It is her mission to see that Benin's cults continue to thrive and remain relevant in both traditional and modern contexts.
Priestess (Mianon) Haneera Abounu
U.S. President
It is my charter to spread their messages of healing, empowerment, and community wherever the sacred vodou call me to serve.
As a high priestess initiated in the Kemetic and Vodoun mysteries, Priestess Haneera Abounu has dedicated her spiritual path to honoring the divine feminine. Through her traditional initiations in Benin, the sacred vodou (spirits) called her to initiate into the Mami Wata Priesthood to help restore the importance of feminine wisdom and empowerment.
Priestess Haneera’s mission as the US president and founder of the Naziafah association is to bring the teachings and practices of Benin's endogenous cultures to communities across America. For too long, we have suffered under a corrupt system adopting values that bring us away from nature. It is time to align with natures principles and reincorporate traditions and nurture the restoration of divine feminine within all of us.
In her work as a priest, healer, and educator, she strives to empower women and strengthen families. Through courses, spiritual consultations, community, and pilgrimages, Priestess Haneera Abounu aims to share the tools and traditional philosophies she learned from her traditional endogenous teachers.
“My hope is that increasing awareness of Benin's traditions will help foster compassion and revive respect for the sacred knowledge.”
Abla
U.S. Chief Executive Officer
"The challenges in your life reveal your true self"
As a temple adept and devotee, Abla has dedicated her life to learning, practicing, and spreading the traditions of Vodou. For many years, she have undergone intense training under the guidance of her teacher and spiritual mother, Priestess Haneera Abounu.
“I honored to serve as the CEO of Naziafah US and right hand to Priestess Abounu in continuing the important works of the Vodou”
Through her Fa initiation, she discovered her own calling to teach and preserve the traditions for future generations. In addition to Abla’s spiritual studies and duties, she bring over a decade of experience in project management, operations, business development, and strategy. As an entrepreneur at heart, Abla applys these skills to help strengthen and grow the mission of Naziafah.
Whether teaching classes or managing the organization, Abla aims to honor the Vodou through service, work, and dedication. She strives to embody the virtues of patience, compassion, and wisdom that Priestess Abounu has instilled in her over our years of training together. It is through this blend of spirituality and practical skills that she aims to have the greatest positive impact.
Aquavee J.
U.S. Executive Secretary
“Our pain is not in vain, it is the springboard for our healing”
As a natural alchemist, Aquavee J has learned to transform life's challenges into fuel to help heal others. Her deep interest in cultural diversity led her to study Anthropology and gain a BA in the subject.
Throughout her own self-discovery and guidance from Priestess Haneera Abounu she cultivated a strong connection to her ancestors. It is through this process of self-reflection that I am able to better strengthen relationships and help usher in a new paradigm of healing.
“The challenges of my past have forged me into an vessel for change, and I am grateful for the opportunities before me to serve”
This renewed spiritual connection guided her to devote herself fully to the traditions of Naziafah. As she strengthened my ancestral ties, she discovered her calling to support and teach others to do the same.
Now as a full-time devotee, Aquavee J seeks to share the gifts and wisdom passed down to me.
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Mind, Body, & Spirit
Spiritual Services
We offer consultations and divination ranging from spiritual to relationships, or mentorship.
Pilgrimage to Africa
We host spiritual and cultural trips to Benin. Reconnect with your endogenous culture, cuisine, and spirituality
Healing Products
All natural and spiritual products, holistic health supplements, and divine feminine cultural merchandise