Dr. Derek J. Wilson was a son, a brother, a husband, a father, a father figure, an uncle, an African Centered Psychologist, a college professor, a friend, a divine family member in the Ifa way of life, and a comrade in the never ending quest for the mental and spiritual well-being of our people. Being many things to many people whispers the power of the Egun(ancestor) spirit.
He returned to Aiye (earth) from Orun (heaven) on The Sunsday, 12. 6. 1964 through zodiac house 9. Sagittarius…mutable fire with quiver of arrows… Iba Sango!
Originally from Oakland, California, Doc Wilson received his Bachelor’s degree from Morehouse College. He went on to obtain a Master’s degree from FAMU, and a Doctorate’s from DePaul University. His journey of spreading consciousness tenured through Oakland, CA.,, Tallahassee, FL., Atlanta, GA., Chicago, IL, Grambling, LA., Gabon, Senegal, Gambia, and the Home of the Panthers, Prairie View, TX.
As the fire of the Orisa Sango (the divine essence of fire and transformation) expands, so did Dr. Wilson’s wisdom-filled teachings across several universities. He touched the lives and molded the minds of countless students, being of passionate and consistent support of his students long after graduation. I am blessed to say I am among them.
Dr. Wilson returned to Orun(heaven/ancestor realm) from Aiye(earth) on The Sunsday once more, July 14, 2024, through zodiac house 4, the watery season of the moon.
Through literature, educators continue to educate through their written volumes. Dr. Wilson follows suit with his book titled “Ubuntu Musings: The Need For Black Critical Consciousness.” Order your copy HERE.
Also enclosed is a link to a radio interview in which Dr. Derek J. Wilson discusses the psychological importance of fatherhood. Listen to this interview HERE.
For those of you reading this that knew and loved Dr. Wilson, what were YOUR favorite memories? Share in the comments below, on your social medias, and amongst your loved ones. You see, our loved ones don’t “die” when the spirit vacates the body. Or ancestors die when they are forgotten, and it is up to all of us to ensure that is never so.
222.9 The Mothership Internet Radio honors the legacy of Dr. Derek Joseph “Ifatade” Wilson as a distinguished ancestor, as it is those who spend their lives in service to divine calling who are the true stars. I’d like to thank Dr. Paula Wilson for her blessing in paying this tribute. Beam Up!
Ase in Love,
iiiYansaje T. Muse
