Hey Y'all,
I'm Houngan Mēkahel.
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana
I am Racine Afriq Bon Houngan (Sosyete Nago, kay Petit Antiola Bon Manbo Marie Maude Evans, Kanzo 2023, Jacmel, Haiti )
Sweet Tea w/ extra Lemon x Whiskey sipping
Luther Vandross, Anita Baker, GAP Band, Donny Hathaway lean'n
Hoodoo practitioner
Filè Gumbo Connoisseur
Jodeci, Ashley Henry, William Grant Steel head nod'n
former Christian minister
Old School Brim Hat Wear'n-Gulf South-country kinda soul
Queer
Muddy Waters, Lil Wayne & Mississippi Mass Choir jamm'n
Eat books with a side of fish n' grits for dinner
Isley Brothers For the Love of You (Pt I & II) Two-Step'n
Wondrously deep-in-love with Our African Diaspora (er'body in it)
I don’t care what religion you are
IDGAF if you are rich, poor, straight, LGBTQQI+, or differently abled
IDGAF where you are in Our Diaspora, your political party, or language
Welcome to my virtual porch, the podcast & multi-media platform Houngan Mēkahel Speaks Life
On my 'porch' I study, nourish, protect, and elevate:
Our Ancestors
Our Loa & Divinities
Our healing & balance
Our spiritual gifts
Our discernment
Our sacred science and technology
Our beauty
Our economic and physical wealth
Our power
Our descendants
Now.
Boundaries are real.
I am not your echo & you are not mine...
We can disagree while giving each other Onè ak Respè aka Honor & Respect
Honor & Respect are required on my porch
7x7x7+1
Ayibobo
Frequently Asked Questions aka
F.A.Q.
What is the podcast Houngan Mēkahel Speaks Life about?
The podcast Houngan Mēkahel Speaks Life (dropping soon) is about using the wisdom of Haitian Vodou and African-American Hoodoo to help folks live life to-the-fullest, on purpose, and for our Purpose. Together we'll explore love, family, reaching your destiny, grief, prayer, Ancestors, initiation, wealth, health and beyond...
Don't be surprised if you hear me mention an old R&B song, a peer-reviewed academic research journal, a book by Octavia Butler, and a lesson I learned from the Loa all within moments of each other...that's just how I roll.
When are new podcast episodes released?
PODCAST DROPPING SOON! New episodes of Houngan Mēkahel Speaks Life podcast will air every Thursday and can be found on Spotify and Apple. Join the krewe by dropping your email so you can stay on top of new announcements!
Can someone practice Hoodoo and still identify as Christian?
Yes, many Hoodoo practitioners historically and in present-day identify as Christian. African American Hoodoo, as a framework of spiritual belief, does not restrict you from practicing the religion of your choice or none at all.
The follow up question for whatever belief you have is... "Does (fill in the blank religion) approve of me practicing Hoodoo?"... that is a question you have to discern for yourself.
What is African American, or Black Ancestral Veneration? What is an Ancestor?
In its most basic form venerating Ancestors is a tradition, method, and culture of celebrating, sustaining, and seeking guidance from/with our Ancestors to benefit ourselves, our family, and larger community.Ancestors are family members who may be related to you by blood (biologically), or may be "chosen family" such as adopted family, close friends, and general loved ones. You may also consider someone an Ancestor who has had a big influence on you, such as someone who made significant contributions to your community or country, this type of Ancestor is sometimes referred to as a "communal Ancestor".
Does this community explore both Hoodoo and Haitian Vodou? Are Hoodoo & Vodou the same thing?
Yes. Houngan Mekahel practices Haitian Vodou and African American Hoodoo and will be exploring both topics in different ways.
No, Hoodoo & Vodou are not the same though they share some roots. Tune into the podcast to learn more about the similarities and differences between Haitian Vodou & African American Hoodoo.