Elder Lukumi Priest Oba Ernesto Pichardo

“Born in Cuba, Oba Pichardo was claimed in utero by the Yoruba divinity Sango. He was among the first wave of immigrants that left Cuba following the revolution. In 1971, he was ordained to the priesthood of Sango.“Ernesto co-founded Church of Lukumi Babalú Ayé (CLBA) in 1974.CLBA is recognized as the first Lukumi church with a corporate structure in the history of the African Diaspora.” Besides his writings and frequent media appearances talking about the importance of Santería.