Eugênia Anna Santos
Eugênia Anna Santos (Mãe Aninha, Oba Biyi; Salvador, Bahia, 13 July 1869 - Salvador, 3 January 1938) was a Brazilian Iyalorixá. She founded the candomblé Ilê Axé Opó Afonjá in Salvador, now considered a National Historic Landmark, and in Rio de Janeiro.
Eugênia Anna Santos | |
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Eugênia Anna Santos (Mãe Aninha, Oba Biyi) | |
| Born | 13 July 1869 Salvador, Bahia |
| Died | 3 January 1938 (aged 68) |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Occupation | priest |
| Known for | Iyalorixá |
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