Agua Cedito Podcast

Agua Cedito

The Agua Cedito podcast focuses on deconstructing, demystifying, and decolonizing Haitian Vodou through education, empowerment, and enlightenment. Agua Cedito is hosted by Pwofese Manbo Konnen Ki Fe, a first-generation Haitian-American and lifelong practitioner born and raised in the faith. Manbo Konnen Ki Fe is an initiated priestess, Haitian Vodou theologian, author, speaker, and Harvard graduate.

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10 June 2026

Episode 64: Season 2 Finale Part 4: Honoring the Call to Service of Vodou Priestesses, Scholars, and Teachers

As we close out another season of the podcast, we wanted to dedicate this final episode to honoring the Vodou community members who help connect people to the divine through spiritual service, healing, teaching, cultural preservation, and community care. From elders and initiates to scholars, priests, priestesses, and everyday practitioners, this episode is a celebration of the people whose...

03 June 2026

Episode 60: Honoring and Loving on Papa Gede and the Lakwa Family in Haitian Vodou

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, we begin with our Pawol Pouvwa (Words of Power) segment by unpacking the words lakwa (cross) and mo abandone (the abandoned dead). We then focus on decolonizing life and death in Haitian Vodou, challenging many of the myths, fears, and misunderstandings that have been projected onto Vodou traditions over time. We explore how Haitian Vodou...

06 May 2026

Episode 59 for Honoring the Ancestors, Met Bawon, and Gran Brijit in Haitian Vodou

In this episode, we open with a special Pawòl Pouvwa (words of power) and explore the theology of zanset (ancestors) in Haitian Vodou. We focus on grounding the conversation in understanding the different types of ancestors and how we could better align with them, as ancestral connection is central to Vodou cosmology.From there, we discuss the importance of the cemetery in Haitian Vodou as a...

29 April 2026

Episode 58: Honoring and Loving on the 21 Nanchons of Haitian Vodou

In this special episode, we start with Pawòl Pouvwa (Word of Power) by breaking down how spirits are organized in Haitian Vodou. We explain key terms like rites, escorts, nanchons, and fanmi, and how these groupings help people understand relationships between the lwa.From there, we explore the importance of the “plus 1” concept in Vodou numerology, looking at how it reflects balance, connection,...

22 April 2026

Episode 57: Honoring the Spirits of Justice and Vengeance in Haitian Vodou

In this episode, we start with Pawòl Pouvwa (Word of Power) by decolonizing the terms Gads, Pwens, and Djabs in Haitian Vodou. We explain what these terms mean, how they are used, and how they are often misunderstood outside of the tradition.From there, we introduce the lwa of justice and vengeance, exploring their role during the Haitian Revolution and how they are connected to protection,...

15 April 2026

Episode 56: Honoring Grann Ibo Lele and The Ibo Nation of Haitian Vodou

In this episode, we start with Pawòl Pouvwa (Word of Power) by exploring the theology of colors in Haitian Vodou as ontologically interpreted by the late Mambo Itesse Jean-Baptiste. We discuss how color carries spiritual meaning, reflects energy, and helps communicate relationships with the lwa.From there, we talk about the importance of ancestral memory and spiritual remembrance, and how...

08 April 2026

Episode 55: Honoring LaRenn Kongo, Wa Wangol, & the Kongo Nation: Power and Lineage in Haitian Vodou

In this episode, we start with a Pawol Pouvwa (Words of Power) discussing the word moushwa (head scarf) and its importance in Vodou. We then introduce the Kongo nanchon, giving a historical overview and explaining the important role Kongo lwa played during the Haitian Revolution. We explore how Kongo spiritual traditions became rooted in Ayiti and how they continue to shape Haitian Vodou...