Oluwafemi Oladeji: Exploring Roots in Shaolin & African Yoga (2024)

Joy Adenike, Kafeela Adegbite, Evangelista Sie

In his twenties, Oluwafemi discovers a revelation: his father was a king who refused his crown. Seeking his own path, he immerses himself in Shaolin teachings, inspired by his Shaolin grandfather Shi Yan Ming. Shaolin, intertwined with the US-Hip-Hop prodigy Wu-Tang Clan, guides Oluwafemi’s journey as a 36th generation Shaolin monk. Along his journey, he delves into the ancient practice of African Yoga as a dance with the elements, sparking deep introspection: Why are you here? Why am I not being loved how I wanna be loved? Will I have to die before the system realizes that we can do more with the peel that we throw away?

Oluwafemi Oladeji is a seasoned practitioner in Pilates, Kung-Fu, Shiatsu, and a 36th-generation Shaolin Monk named Shi Miao Gen. As an active member of the Schwarze Frauen Community (SFC), he works with the SFC Youth Boys. Founding member and singer in Soultans. Former actor seen in "The Fifth Element" by Luc Besson, among others.