All is not well in the house of Zahid, and on a bitter winter’s morning in 2006, Shaheera quits the family home in London via a downstairs window after the police fail to take her domestic troubles seriously.

Damballah-Weddo the Sky Father is the most powerful loa in Haitian Vodou. He is the first loa and father to all others. He is the snake spirit of all mysteries who assisted Bondye in creating the world.

This is the third post in my Haitian Vodou series, if you know nothing about Haitian Vodou, I recommend reading this one first: Haitian Vodou - History, Beliefs, and Practices Introduction Papa Legba is

This is the second article in my Haitian Vodou series. If you are not familiar with the basics of Haitian Vodou, I recommend reading my introduction article to the series first. I have already explained

Vodou Heals! It's that simple. Since Vodou means spirit, let me explain this to you in another way. Everyone is always talking about the resilience of Haitian people. Resilience is ok, sure. But the power

Vodou Heals! It's that simple. Since Vodou means spirit, let me explain this to you in another way. Everyone is always talking about the resilience of Haitian people. Resilience is ok, sure. But the power