IROSUN OFUN

IROSUN AFIN

1. Ifa says that there is something that he/she needs to pay for
which had not being paid for. It is most unlikely that he/she
may not pay for that thing again. Ifa advises this person to
offer ebo with one matured he-goat and money. he/she also
needs to feed Ifa with one matured she-goat. On this, Ifa
says:

Esuu nii fibi wiwo womi

Ekun nii fibi woowoo wodo
Abegi-dina nii bowo ile ara re
Dia fun Orunmila
Ti nlo re era afin mefa leru
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Efun rumu
Efun Nna
Efun Ita
Efun Nrin
Efun Wunmi
Efun Nrun-un
E se bi ere bi ere
E mowo olote je gbe
Koi pe, koi jinna
E wa ba wa ni wowo ire
 Translation
Esuu grass is it that follows the direction of the winds into the
stream
And ekun the blade grass follows the direction of the breeze
to enter the river
The person who barricades the road is only trying to give
protection for his home
Ifa’s message for Orunmila
When going to purchase six albinos as slaves
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Efun rumu
Efun Nna
Efun Ita
Efun Nrin
Efun Wunmi
Efun Nrun-un
It was like a joke
You did not pay the money that you owned the liquor seller
Before long and not too far
Join us in the midst of all Ire of life

2. Ifa says that there is assignment that this person is about to

embark upon. He/she will fail in this assignment, but he/she
will never be put to shame. Ifa advises him/her to offer ebo
with three roosters, three guinea-fowls, three pigeons, plenty
of liquor and money. he/she also needs to feed Ifa with one
matured she-goat. On this, Ifa says:
 Iponju nii mu’ni dagba le oun ti a o ni lese
Dia fun Orunmila
Ifa n lo ree te Afin nifa
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Afin too loot e nifa o lee dudu mo o
Fifunfun nii tun n funfun o

Translation
It is suffering that makes one to embark on an
impossible mission
Ifa’s message for Orunmila
When going to initiate the Albino into Ifa
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
The albino that you initiated into Ifa
Cannot change into black skinned person
He was instead getting lighter skinned

3. Ifa says that it foresees the Ire of a compatible spouse for

this person. Ifa advises him/her to offer ebo with three
pigeons, three hens, one matured she-goat and money. on
this, Ifa says:

Opapara ni kii so ila

Afin ni kii K’Eyo
Eni a bi l’Eyo kii je ago
Dia fun Aganngan-modun omo Alara
 O n sunkun own o lobinrin
A bun fun Aganngan-mogun omo Ajero
O n woko imoran-an yan
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ogboja pele o, a ridi gbofe
Omo agbo toko rire

Translation
Opapara plant is it that can never germinate okra
An albino cannot speak in Oyo dialect
Anyone born in Oyo land must not consume Ago rat
Ifa’s message for Aganngan-mogun the child of Alara
When lamenting his inability to have a woman
And also for Aganngan-mogun the daughter of Ajero
When searching for Ideal husband
They were both advised to offer ebo
They complied
Gently Ogboja, she whose genitals gives her blessings
She who listens to her husband and receives the
blessings of all ire of life

4. Ifa says that Orisa nla and Ifa are always struggling for the
person for whom this Odu is revealed. Both of them see this
person as their favorite child. This is the reason why he/she
needs to propitiate the two of them regularly. On this, Ifa
says:

Oparapara nii kii so’la

 Afin won kii k’Eyo
Dia fun Olomo
Ti somo bibi inu Agbonniregun
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Nje ara ti gbo nile
A ti mo lona o
Wipe Olomo nni ni ndalu

Translation
Opapara plant is it that can never germinate okra
An albino cannot speak in Oyo dialect
Ifa’s message for Olomo
The child of Agbonniregun
She was advised to offer ebo
She complied
We have had in the house
And we have known on the road
That Olomo is the one dancing to the music of Orisa.

5. Ifa warns again that this person must never promise what
he/she cannot fulfill. It is a serious taboo for this person. Ifa
also warns him/her never to brag or exaggerate his/her
capability. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with two
brown rats and two yard of white clothe. One brown rat and
one white clothe will be used as ebo and the remaining one
yard of white clothe will be buried in the grave of his/her
mother, grandmother or great grandmother if his/her mother
 or grandmother is still alive. The second brown rat will be
used to feed the Elders of the Night.

Iponju nii mu ni dagbaa le ohun ti a o ni lee se

Dia fun Yedemi
To loun o foso Osun
Ti yoo si di funfun
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ko pe, ko jinna
E wa ba ni ni wowo ire

Translation
It is suffering that makes one to embark on an
impossible mission
Ifa’s message for Yedemi
Who bragged that she would wash the clothe dyed with
camwood
And it will turn sparkling white
She was advised to offer ebo
She complied
Before long, not too far
Join us in the midst of Ire

6. Ifa says that it foresees the ire of financial success for this
person. Ifa says that instead of this person pursuing wealth
about, wealth will be pursing him/her. Ifa advises him/her to
offer ebo with four white pigeons and money. he/she also
needs to feed Aje with Ekuru, honey and one white pigeon.
 Irosun funfun eyin osa
Dia fun Aje
Tii somo Elebuute
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ero Ipo, ero Ofa
Eyin o mo pe are Aje la n sakiri

Translation
The white Irosun behind the lagoon
He cast Ifa for Aje
The daughter of Elebuute, the owner of the abode
She was advised to offer ebo
She complied
Travelers to Ipo and Ofa towns
Don’t you know that we are all running in pursuit of
wealth

7. Ifa says that this person will perform wonders in life. All the
wonders that he/she performs will never go into ruins. Ifa
advises this person to offer ebo with two pigeons, two hens,
two ducks, two guinea-fowls, two roosters and money.

Irosun funfun kinniwin

Dia fun Oyinbo
Omo agbara lara
Omo a gbe rekete lorii rekete
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
 Ara ti Oyinbo nda ki lee bae
Pipele lo npele lese Obarisa

Translation
The white and sparkling Irosun
Ifa’s message for Isaga
He who places wonders upon wonders
He who carries marvelous things upon other marvelous
things
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
The wonders that Isaga performs can never be spoilt
It will continue to multiply at the feet of Obarisa

8. Ifa foresees ire of childbearing for this person. He/she will

be blessed with many children in life. Ifa advises this person
to offer ebo with two hens, four rats, four fish and money. on
this, Ifa says:

Ogiri ile ni o fun poto kanle

Dia fun won ni Ijesa orun eku
Ekun omo ni won nsun
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Gidigidi gidigidi
E wa womo Ijesa
Gidigidi gidigidi o
Oodorun Ijesa bu tuuku
Irinwo o won bi erin jako
 Gidigidi gidigidi
E waa womo Ijesa
Gidigidi gidigidi o

Translation
The wall of a house cannot be white from top to the
ground
Ifa’s message for the inhabitant of Ijesa Oruneku
They were lamenting their inability to receive the
blessing of the fruit of the womb
They were advised to offer ebo
They complied
Gidigbigigbi, hail and healthy
Come and behold all the children of Ijesa land
Gidigbi gidigbi, hail and healthy
300 Ijesa child like bush pigs
And 400 of them like Elephants in the farm land
Gidigbi gidigbi, hail and healthy
Come and behold the children of Ijesa land
Gidigbi gidigbi

Aboru Aboye
AFFILIATED ORISA/IRUNMOLE OF IROSUN OFUN

1. Ifa –for success, protection, prosperity, elevation and

general wellbeing
2. Ori – for fulfillment of destiny, support, sanctuary, elevation,
comfort, peace, and self actualization
3. Ogun – for protection against enemies and fulfillment of
destiny

TABOOS OF IROSUN OFUN

1. Must never promise what he cannot fulfill – to avoid putting

himself in trouble and unconsummated fortune
2. Must never consume alcohol especially palm-wine – to avoid
unconsummated and trouble
3. Must never embark on any project without prior Ifa
consultation – to avoid disappointment and loss
POSSIBLE PROFESSION OF IROSUN OFUN

1. Ifa/Orisa Priest/Priestess
2. Trader/manufacturer
3. Exporter/impoter

POSSIBLE NAMES OF IROSUN OFUN

MALE
1. Ilesanmi – my home gives me more comfort and peace of
mind
FEMALE
1. Olomo – the beloved child