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IKEOMA’S EYE
INTRODUCING IKEOMA’S EYE Ikeoma (I kE Oma) Divine, who grew up in southwest Houston, is a Southern American rootworker and the owner of Ikeoma’s Eye and 3rd Eye Lounge, a store she originally launched in Charleston, South Carolina. This registered nurse, affectionately known by her peers as “Kiki,” is a spiritual counselor who exhibited mediumship gifts during childhood. She began her astrology studies in 2003, later studying tarot in 2007. Growing up in the Pentecostal church in Louisiana, Ikeoma learned the ancestral practices of Rootwork and ceremonies she later experienced in Ghana (Ewe ceremonies), Brazil (Umbanda and Santo Daime ceremonies), Haiti
no’s truck weaving and swerving in the lanes. Deputy Chavis was dispatched to respond to the call and stopped in the traffic ahead of Serrano on the entrance ramp. Serrano, failing to drive in a single lane, struck Chavis’ marked patrol vehicle. Serrano’s truck continued striking the outside barrier of the tollway, while Chavis rotated counterclockwise coming to rest in the number 4 lane of the tollway. Chavis’ patrol unit became engulfed in flames immediately after the crash. She died at the scene. Serrano was transported by EMS to Ben Taub Hospital where he exhibited signs of impairment. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office team accepted charges of intoxication manslaughter of a peace officer, and his bond was set at $750,000. “With heavy hearts, the City of Houston extends our condolences to the family and colleagues of Harris County Precinct 7 Deputy Jennifer Chavis, who died tragCHAVIS CONT.
(Voodoo ceremonies and initiation), and South Africa (Sangoma ceremonies). Kiki follows in the steps of her paternal great-grandmother who was also a midwife and nurse in SC, her maternal great grandmother who was an herbalist and her great-aunt who was also a nurse in VA. She utilizes tarot, bones, astrology and mediumship as divination tools. Ikeoma’s holistic approach to healing encompasses conventional and alternative methods used to treat the whole person (including physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects) rather than simply managing the signs and symptoms of a diagnosed disease. Through her business, Ikeoma’s
Eye, she provides workshops, advice and insight on love, health, business and guidance to rediscover one’s life purpose. She opens herself up to the community more at 3rd Eye Lounge – a boutique botanica -where she hosts community-based workshops based on ancestral practices. “I believe everyone should know their purpose and follow their paths, and I am here to help my poeple do just that,” Ikeoma says. Monthly, Ikeoma will share different topics with Bayou Beat readers, with the intention of helping others heal mentally, physically, holistically and spiritually. Trust the process, as we embark on this journey together. SCAN ME TO SUBSCRIBE
ically Saturday evening when a suspected drunk driver struck her vehicle,” said Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. “There are too many impaired drivers on our roads. As a result, people are being seriously injured or killed. There is no excuse for endangering the lives of law enforcement and innocent motorists. I ask you to be responsible and stay off the roads.” Harris County Constable Precinct 7 law enforcement officials and deputies escorted Chavis’ body from the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences to Claire Brothers Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 5. The motorcade was provided by members of the Houston Police Department and the Harris County Sherriff ’s Office. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, April 13 at the Fountain of Praise Church located at 13950 Hillcroft Avenue. After police honors, a procession followed to Liberty, Texas, where Chavis was buried.
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