Odi Yeku (Funso)

Odi-Oyeku (Idi’Yeku)
1. Ifa foresees ire, Ifa advises the owner of this Ifa to offer ebo so that the wicked
people would not act as a stumbling block to his Ire.
Ebo: 2 He-goats (Obuko), 10 Local Pins (Abe Ikoti), 2 Pigeons (Eyele),

Calabash full of water.
One he-goat for ebo and the other one for Esu with local pins.
“Idin Kulu
Oye Kulu
Dia fun Ogongo
O nfekun surahun omo
Won ni ko rubo
Ero Ipo at’Ofa
Eni gbegbo nibe ko sebo”.
Meaning:
“Idin Kulu
Oye Kulu
Cast Ifa for Ogongo (Dung-hill worm)
When she was lamenting for being childless
She was advised to offer ebo
The people of Ipo and Ofa towns
Whoever is advised to offer ebo
Let him comply”.
2. Ire Omo, child bearing, Ifa advises the person to offer ebo and feed Gelede (a
kind of Egungun).
Ifa says there is a particular annual festival usually celebrated in his/her
community. He/She should go and celebrate it.
Ebo: 2 Rams (Agbo), Beans Cake (Akara), Beans pudding (Oole), Pigeon
(Eyele), Rooster (Akuko), Palm Oil (Epo) and Money.
After ebo, he/she should feed Egungun with one Ram, Akara, Oole, Eko
(cold corn meal).
“Idin Yeku yekete

Dia fun won ni Egbado
Omo a bo igi rere
Nijo ti won fekun surahun Omo
Won ni ki won rubo
Ki won bo Gelede
Won rubo, Won be Gelede
Pele o
Ara Egbado
Omo a bo igi rere”.
Meaning:
“Idin-Yeku slips down
Cast Ifa for the people of Egbado
Who are known for worshiping Egungun
When they were childless
They were advised to offer ebo and feed their ancestral spirits
They complied
Behold, the people of Egbado
The worshippers of Gelede mask”.
Story:
The people of Egbado (Now Yewa) in the Southern part of Nigeria found
themselves wanting for child bearing. They consulted Ifa, Ifa advised
them to offer ebo, and they should go back to feed their ancestral spirit
which they have neglected.
They complied and begot many children thereafter.
3. Ifa advises the owner of this Ifa that all is coming to be well with him/her, the
person should not mind the problem he/she is facing now, and that the end
justify the means.
Ebo: 2 Guinea fowls (Etu), Money (Owo) for ebo.
Ifa: 4 hens, 4 rats, 4 fish.
“Sakasaka lomo kekere fi nkofa

Omo kekere kii ba agbalagba jidadu eeru
Ko le rile Ifa tan ni o
Dia fun won ni Idin-Yeku
Nijo ire ile won ti si lo o
Iya kan, Iya kan ti Omo awo ti je
Ifa nbo wa san esan
Asilu, asilu ni teesin, Ifa”.
Meaning:
“It is with enthusiasm that the youth learns Ifa
Youth should not struggle with elders on share of sacrificial boot
So that he may be vast in his training
This was the Ifa’s proclamation for the people of Idi-Yeku
When they were in wants
They were advised to make ebo
They complied
Today’s tribulation of Omo Awo (Ifa student)
Ifa is coming to repay him abundantly
The excrement of the horse doing on each other”.
Story:
The people of Idin-Yeku were facing the hardship as a result of their
unholy act when all actions to alleviate their hardship failed. They went
for Ifa consultation. Ifa asked them to make ebo and they should not
learn Ifa for their selfish gain but for the purpose of humanity and it is Ifa
that blesses Omo awo.
4. Ifa advises the owner of this Odu to feed Obatala for steady and unfettered
progress. Ifa says that as soon as he propitiates Obatala, the stumbling block
to his progress will be removed by Obatala.
Ifa says this person or people will feed Obatala with Etu (guinea fowl), Igbin
(Snail) 16, Efun (Native white chalk) 16, Ori (Shea butter), White Cloth. They
will make pounded yam, and cook the soup with the guinea fowl and egusi itoo
(melon). It is the stream water that will be used to cook the soup.
The person is advised to be wearing white apparel.
Ebo: Etu (Guinea fowl) 4, Egusi itoo (melon), Efun (Native white chalk)
Owo (Money)
“Idin kulu
Oye kulu
Dia fun Oosa-Nla Oseremagbo
Eyi ti wo aye apesin pitipiti
Won ni ko rubo
O rubo
Ko pe ki ji na
Ewa ba ni jebutu aje gbururu”.
Meaning:
“Maggot is small
Fog clears gragually
This was Ifa cast for Oosa-Nla Oseremagbo
When he was going to the land of bliss (where he would be adored)
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied”.
Story:
Obatala was asked by Olodumare to come and inhabit this world. He
sought Ifa’s advice. He was told to offer ebo and feed His Ori. Obatala
complied, and he was adored by many people.
5. Ifa advises a woman closer to the owner of this Ifa, she may be a wife,
daughter, sister, who has been having miscarriage, to make ebo and feed Ifa
with Hen, Rats and fish. And feed Obatala also with Native white chalk, Shea-
butter and Snail. This snail must be placed by the side of Obatala a day before
it will be served to Obatala. Ise Ifa (Ifa medicine) one of the Igbin will now be
cooked with Egbo jokoje.
Note that, it must be grounded on grinding stone and it must be grounded while
the grounder sits on the bare floor.
“Idin yee awo Eku
Dia fun Eku
Ti yoo maa loyun aniya
Won ni ko rubo
O rubo
Ko pe ko jina
E wa ba ni ni wowo Omo”.
Meaning:
“Idin yee the sage of Eku (rat)
Cast Ifa for Eku
Who will be having precarious miscarriage
It was asked to make ebo
He complied
Not too long, not too far
Eku, rat was blessed with many children”.
Story:
Eku, rat was having miscarriages all the time. This made Eku to seek Ifa
divination and Eku was advised to make ebo. The Babalawo performed
the ebo for Eku and fed Ifa and Obatala. Thereafter, Eku was given anti-
miscarriage medicine. This stopped the miscarriage for Eku. Then it
became blessed with children.
6. Ifa advises this person to make ebo and be watchful, so that his/her skin or
complexion may not be destroyed.
Ebo: Obuko for ebo.
“Idin Yereyere
Dia fun Aparo
Ti nlo soko alero lodun
Won ni ko rubo Ija Oogun
Iworosope, eni gbebo nibe ko sebo”.
Meaning:
“Maggot walks swiftly
This was the Ifa cast Ifa for Aparo (patridge)
Who was going to its yearly farming expedition
He was asked to make ebo
He did not
Alas, my people whoever advised to make ebo
Let that person comply”.
Story:
Aparo, Patridge (personified) went to seek Ifa divination, as his usual
annual practice. The Babalawo told Aparo to make ebo so that enemies
could not destroy its complexion. Aparo, since it is both full refused to
make ebo and when it got to the farm, the white feather turned to brown.
Odi-Iwori
1. Ifa foresees good home and surprised favour for the owner of this Ifa. Ifa
warns the person that his/her business must be the one that will stay in one
place but not to be moving around.
Ebo: 2 He-goats – One for ebo with Pigeon and money. The person will feed
Esu with the second he-goat.
“Idin gbaagba
Iwori gbaagba
Adodo gbangba lorun adikaro
Adikaro gbangba lorun adodo
Adodo ko wo
Adikaro o sokale
Dia fun Orunlojo Ero
Won torun bo waye
Dia fun Onibode Ajirimogun (Esu)
Ti yoo ma gboju kan soso rire
Ko pe ko jinna
E wa ba ni jebutu ire”
Meaning:
“Idin dwells on closely
Iwori dwells on closely
Conical clung firmly on the neck of message carrier
Message carrier clung on conical shape
Conical shape did not fall
Yet, message carrier refused to come down
This was the message of Ifa for the passengers
When they were descending from heaven
Also declared same message for Ajirimogun (Esu)
Who will stay in one place
And receive a multiple blessings”.
Story:
The heavenly beings that were coming from heaven come to this earth
to transact their businesses and go back to heaven. This was their
usual practice everyday.
But Esu refused to go back to heaven, and because He, Esu had
consulted Ifa, Ifa has told Him not to be going and coming as other
beings. He complied and he became prosperous.
2. Ifa foresees ire. Ifa says the person for whom this Odu is revealed should be
seeking Ifa’s advice at all times. Ifa says the more this person embraces Ifa so
also Ifa will stand by the him.
Ebo: 2 roosters, 2 pigeons, money. Ifa: Goat, Hen, 4 Rats, 4 Fish
“Idin Simi
Iwori Simi
Bi o ba simi
N o pada lehin re
Dia fun Orunmila
Baba yoo gba Akapo ta’ya, t’omo
Alade ewi la o sin
Eku akosin, Ifa la o sin
Eku akosin”
Meaning:
“Idin serves me
Iwori serves me
If you fail to serve me
I will back off from you
These were the Ifa message to Orunmila
When Baba will save the entire family of the devotee
It is Alade Ewi we will serve
Eku akosin, if is Ifa we will serve
Eku akosin (a kind of rat)”
Story:
Orunmila asked His Akapo (devotee) to serve Him with his entire family.
This is because it was only Akapo that used to serve Ifa, leaving his
entire family to serve other Orisa. This, Orunmila was annoyed with
Akapo, so when Akapo saw that he was facing problem, Ifa told him to
go with his entire family before Ifa and make appeasement and to
always serve Him. This they did and became blessed.
3. Ifa says this person wants to travel. If Opele was used to divine with this Odu
revealed and Opele says no to that journey, it should not be regarded. The
person should verify with Ikin before going to wherever he/she wants to go, it is
likely that the journey be successful. He/She shall succeed. This also means
that there is somebody closer to this person who should be taken care of.
Ebo: He-goat, Pigeon, Money.
Opele: They should use Ikin to know what to feed the Opele with.
“Idin n die
Iwori o o gbe
Bi Olowo eru ba ndi eru
Eru a si maa su Osuka
Dia fun Orunmila
Baba nloo si ajo ti jin gbungbun bi ojo
Opele ni ko ma loo
Baba wa lo
O gba’gun eru
O gba’gun eru
O lo re, o bo re
O ni ko ma s’ogun lohun o
Ebi lo npa Opele”
Meaning:
“Idin gets prepared
Iwori looks unconcerned
If one’s master is getting prepared
The slave gets ready with bunched cloth (for load carrying)
This was the Ifa for Orunmila
When Baba wanted to travel abroad
Opele said He should not go
Baba embarked on the journey
He succeeded over there
He went well
And came back well
He said there is nothing harmful over there
Only that Opele was hungry”
Story:
Orunmila wanted to embark on a journey abroad. He use Opele to
inquire if the journey will be successful. Opele said He should not go.
Baba went and became prosperous at the place.
The wives and children that were afraid based on what Opele said asked
Baba how He was able to make it. Baba told them that Opele was only
hungry when it said so.
Ifa says this person should not starve anybody around him or her.
4. Ifa warns a sickler beside the owner of this Ifa. If it is the owner of this Ifa that is
sick, Ifa says the person should make ebo and feed the Oosa that is
responsible for his illness.
The ailment is not a bedridden one, but the person is not really healthy.
Ebo: Etu (Guinea fowl), Ewure (Goat), Igbin (Snail).

Oosa Nla: Goat, Guinea Fowl, Snail, Native Chalk and Shea butter.
“Kitikiti ni won nduro nigbo

Katakata laa duro lodan
Dia fun Bamgbala
Ti somo Oosa Igbowuji
Nijo to nsogbogbo arun
Won ni ko rubo, O rubo
Arun kan
Arun kan ko je ki Bamgbala to tobi
Efun ko to bi Erin”.
Meaning:
“People stay together in the forest
People stay scattered in the grassland
This was Ifa’s declaration for Bamgbala
The offspring of Oosa Igbowuji
When he was very sick
He was advised to make ebo
He complied
It was because of the persistence of illness
that prevented Bamgbala to become big”.
Story:
Bamgbala who happened to be a fat big person, surprisingly became
thin. He has used all the available medical means, all to no avail. He
went for Ifa divination, it was then that Bamgbala was told to go back to
Oosa-Nla, he has forsaken. To propitiate the deity so that he would be
healthy again and regain his normal stature. He did as instructed and
became well after.
Otura – Owonrin
(Otura Meele)
1. Ifa asks the owner of this Ifa to make ebo to know which path to follow in life.
Ifa says he/she will travel; he/she should not procastinate. He/She should be
doing favour to people at all times. They will in turn show him/her how to forge
ahead and become successful in life.
Ebo: 6 Hens, 6 Pigeons, Money.
“Afakale Iogbologbo
Dia fun Awurebe Ifaka
Tii se onibode Olorun
Afakale logbologbo
Dia fun Orunmila
Ifa torun bo wale aye
Awurebe f’ona han mi
Omode ko mo ona”
Meaning:
A drop was sent down sluggishly (alia of Awo)
Cast Ifa for Awurebe (Esu)
The gate-keeper of Olodumare
A drop was sent down sluggishly
Cast Ifa for Orunmila
When Ifa was descending from Heaven to Earth
He complied
Awurebe kindly show me the way
I do not know way.
Story:
All the Irunmole were assigned to perform roles/jobs in this world. They
all failed. Because of their failure, Orunmila went to seek Ifa divination
from Afakale Iogbologbo. He was told to make ebo and do favour to
whomever He meet along the way. He was told that the failure of others
was because of their inability to do favour to other people. As He was
coming, He met Awurebe the gate-man. He donated part of the money,
He used as ebo and gave it to Esu. Esu shows Him the way and he
became successful in task given to by Olodumare.
2. Ifa says you should not worry much about your problems. The problems are as
good as solved.
Ebo: Shea-butter, Palm Oil, Pigeon, Hen

Eewo (Taboo): Do not eat Ram
“Agbo girisa nii gburo ija
Nii ko moteki – moteki
Dia fun Alaketu
Eyi ewo so lehin re
Ti o pe ni Ike
Won ni ko rubo – O rubo
O ja ja tu o
Alaketu, Eewo jaja tu o Alaketu”
Meaning:
A ram beckons steadily
When it wants to fight (alias of Awo)
Cast Ifa for Alaketu
Who has boil at his back
And call it a hunch
He complied
I am now relieved, Alaketu
My boil is now released”
Story:
Alaketu has a boil that failed to release its pus. This made it worrisome
for Alaketu, and then sought Ifa divination. He was told that, it was just a
boil, nothing else, and it will soon release pus. He complied with all the
necessary advice. And it did release the pus. And he was happy and
relieved.
3. Ifa says this person’s business is to stay in one place and be prosperous. The
person should not be moving round.
Ebo: Goat, Hen, Rat, Fish, Pigeon, Money
Ifa: Goat, Hen, Oole (Beans Pudding), Rat, Fish
“Ona tooro tara maya

Dia fun Ogbomeele
Omo a faro jebo
O nfekun sunrahun ire gbogbo
E wa wo ise Imele nse
Imele se bi ere, bi ere o laje, Imele se bi ere, bi ere o bimo
Imele se bi ere, bi ere o nire gbogbo”.
Meaning:
“A long straight road (Alias)
Cast Ifa for Ogbomeele (lazy person)
Who will be at one place to receive unexpected
good fortune early in the morning
And still cry for wants
He complied
Come and see what Imele does
Imele stylishly become wealthy and prosperous
Imele.
Story:
Ogbomeele went for Ifa divination and Ifa told him that he is going to be
a Babalawo, and it is from this profession that he will prosper. He
complied. He now sing around for people to see the work of Imele, that
is to say that he became prosperous without hustling for business here
and there but by staying in one place.
4. Ifa says this person should be thanking Ifa always. The person should be
gratitude to Ifa at all cost no matter the condition. It is while doing this that Ifa
will bless the person more and more.
Ebo: 4 Irukere (horse tail); 4 roosters, 4 pigeons, money. After ebo, 3

Irukere will be given to the client who will be going about with it.
“Igi agunde ni nfoju jo agba

Cast Ifa for Okere-jegbe
Tii somo oye olokun
Ni jo to fekun sunrahun gbogbo ire
O ni a ni Ifa o seun, seun”.
Meaning:
“A big round tree with hole inside look like the agbaa drums
Cast Ifa divination for Okere (squirrel)
The son of Olokun
When he was crying for wants
He complied
And thank Ifa always
He complied
He kept thanking Ifa always”.
Ose – Olosun (Ose Atiata, Ose Atioro)
1. Ifa says that a particular lady should get married as soon as possible that he
goodies await her at her spouse’s home. She should leave her father’s house
and proceed henceforth to her husband’s house. Ifa foresees goodies for her
there.
Ebo: 4 Guinea fowls, 2 pigeons, money

Ifa: 4 rats, 4 fish
Ori: Guinea fowl
“Ose ro
Ose o ro
Dia fun Ororo Iyawo
Ti nrele oko re nigbayi
Iyawo Ororo ti nrele Okoo re nigbayi o
Aje (etc) nba e e lo o
Iyawo Ororo”.
Meaning:
“Ose ro )
Ose o ro ) aliases
Cast Ifa for Ororo Iyawo (Newly wedded wife)
Who was going to her husband’s house
Here goes the newly wedded wife
Prosperity goes along with you
The newly wedded wife”.
2. Ifa says that this person should offer ebo against the wrath of the witches.
He/She should pray against their unexpected attack which is looming.
Ebo: He goat, 6 bottles of palm-oil, 4 big rats, Kola, money, 2 big earthen
plates. One for Ipese of big rats, while the second one for ipese of he-
goat.
“Ose ro
Ose o ro
Dia fun won nilee liki
Nijo ajogun Eleye ka won mole pitipiti
Ko pe ko jinna
E ba ni laruse Ogun”.
Meaning:
“Ose ro ) aliases
Ose o ro )
They both cast Ifa for the people of Liki land
When the witches suddently attacked them in their homes
They were adviced to offer ebo
Come and meet us in triumphat victory”.
3. Ifa says they should propitiate eegun (ancestral spirits). They person wants to
embark on something, he should feed eegun so as to achieve success in it.
The endeavour will surely become successful.
Ebo: 2 Rams, Money. 1 ram for ebo while the other for Eegun.
“Ose Olosun e daa sile

Rere lo nwo
Dia fun Eegun
Eegun nloo jijo alarabara labe Odan
Ko pe ko jina
E ba ni jebutu ire o”.
Meaning:
You cast Ose Olosun on the ground
But you were looking up in vain
This was the Ifa cast for Eegun
When going to dance astonishingly under Odan tree
Come and meet us in abundant blessing”.
4. This person should propitiate Aje deity and possibly and keep at home for
financial success and stability. Ifa says that he does not have financial stability
and is always in want of money.
Ebo: 4 wite pigeons, 4 guinea fowls, money
“See Efun
See Osun
Awo Aje dia fun Aje
Tii somo Onimoo-mefun
Igbati ntorun bo waye
Ero Ipo, Ero Ofa
Tani o mo wipe are Aje la nba kiri”
Meaning:
“See Efun ) aliases
See Osun )
They were the Awo of Aje deity
Who cast Ifa for Aje deity
Who was the offspring of Omimoo-mefun
When coming from heaven to earth
All our hustling and bustling are only because of Aje (financial success)”.
5. Ki onifa yii ma se okanjuwa. Bi olori kan ni o je, ki o ma se okanjuwa rara, ki o

ma baa te, ki o si toju Omo abe ese re. Eni nla ni onifa yii ki o ma se ojumito
oro awa la wa nbe. Agbo lebo, yoo fi aguntan bori
“Ka wo igba eni

Ka ma ran nise
O daa ju ki agbalagba o fira re se iko loo
Dia fun Amuwon ni – Atiala
Tii se Olori eye loko”
Amuwonni ni olori, odo re ni won npejo si. Ninu gbaagi ni o maa nwa. Ti o ba
di wipe gbogbo won pe tan yoo waa yori, yoo maa wie “mo yagbada firifiri”
Awon eye a kigbe kabiesi o. Emu re nikan ti won ri ni o nba won leru, nitori o
tobi pupo. Gbogbo eye lo wari fun. Nigbati o ya ni o ba ni oun naa maa be
won wo, o ni oun o ni yori nikan mo. O ba yo jade, ni won wa ri wipe Atiala ni
gbogbo eye a se Atiala lasanlasan lo ti nderu ba awon. Ni won ba mu gba,
won wa fi okin je olori eye.
“A ti mu okin je olori eye o

Ariwo eye nla
Okiki eye nta kun
Okin de o, Olori eye o
6. Ki o rubo, ki o ma tutu mo. Nitori wipe won ri wipe o tutu ni won se nyan je.
Ebo: Igbin 10, Etu, Eyele. Ko fi Igbin bo Sango, ki o un was sese fun
lagbo.
“Okere ni o se sese ese ni kaa Agotun

Dia fun Olalanfe
Omo ekun ti wewo ogele
Dia fun Alagotun omo ojo arere
Ti san gborogboro lori ota
Olojuntun omo ojo are ti nsan gboro lori ota
Olalanfe tutu niwon
A fi e joye
Aiye gun gege
Iwon laa tutu u mo o
Olalanfe omo ekun ti wewo Ogele
Olalanfe roro niwon
A fi e joye
O pa aye re
Iwon laa roro o mo o”.
7. Ifa ni ki onifa o ma pa ebo ru. Ifa pe ire ayika iwa fun, ki o fi ako aja ti o tobi bo
Ogun, Ki o si ma sin ako aja ti o tobi. Ki o si wa wo aso gidi.
“Bi a ba rubo gin-in-gin-in

E bo a da gin-in-gin-in
Bi a ba rubo pataki
Ebo pataki lo to agbalagba pin
Aso nlanla nlo to Babalawo fii bora
Dia fun Elepiri Akegun
Omo a ri kano aja sawo
O maa nloso
Gbudugbada
O se Olosun Ifa nloso”.
8. Ko rubo tomo, ko bo Osun. Adie Ayada 3, Eyele 3, Owo lebo. Akara gudugbu,
Obi, Orogbo, Igo Epo 4, Obi Adie agada bo Osun.
“Ose lolosun
Irunso lo lose
Dia fun yeye mi Otooro-efun
Omo Ejigbojo ile Ode Odo
O feyinti moju ekun sunrahun omo
E ki yeye mi, Afi de wemo”.
9. Ki enikan rubo alagbeeda, ki o sora ki o ma ba eeyan da owo papo.
Ebo: Etu, Eyele, Owo, Eku, Eja, epo lati fi bo’fa
Ati oro ngba oja lowo erin, o nsanwo, nigba to ya o gba ga yen sanwo
mo lo ba ba lo.
“See Efun
See Osun
See Osun, See Efun
Dia fun Erin
Ti yoo maa sowo ike ni gbigbe
Ti Atioro yoo ma gbaa ta
Gbogbo isowo ope
Eni gbebo nibe ko waa sebo”.
10. Ki onifa yii bogun nitori isegun. Obuko, Aja, gbogbo nkan ibogun lebo.
“See efun, See Osun

See Osun, See Ofun
Dia fun Ogun onija oole
Ejemu Oluwonran
O tele girigiri re bi ija
Igbati ngbogun lo Ejigboromekun Eseji
Ko pe ko jinna
E wa ba wa laruse Ogun”.
11. Ko rubo ki o ma baa ri aare. Ti aare naa ba ti de ko rubo. Ko le gbadun. Ki

won ma baa maa ru kiri. Aye to ko ti onitohun wayii o.
Ebo: Obuko, Elede, Igbin, Ori bofa. Won a se erop fun, yoo fi we yoo si fi won
gbogbo ile e patapata. Leyin ti o ba ti bo ninu wahala naa gbogbo ire
tun de niyen.
“Ifa lo se pere
Mo ni ina ta saga loke odo oba Ilawe
Orunmila ni ki lo too pana ise run
Mo leku, eja, adie, abifa, eran 2
Orunmila ni ko too pana ise run
Mo jewo obun fun o loni
Mo po elere labe
Orunmila ni eni wa figbin, felede rubo
Gbede lara o moo de wa lo o – gbede
Ara de mi mo lowo, laya, bimo
Gbede lara o ma de wa lo o – gbede”.
12. Ifa yoo se aponle fun onifa yii, yoo di eni ori ite. Sugbon ko ni wale mo to ba ti
lo si ibi to fe lo yii ko lo. Ibe ni yoo ti di eni ori ite. Ko ni wale mo. Iyi re, oruko
re ko ni pare lailai.
“Ifa wii, o lo di kutukutu nji

Emi naa wi, mo lo di kutukutu nsale
Orunmila ki ni kutukutu lode orun
O loun nlo sode isalu aye
Won ni ti o ba dode isalu aye
Maa ki gbogbo awon agba sanko-sanko
Ti nbe lode isalu aye
Orunmila ni bi awon ta ni
Won ni bi awon ona
Orunmila ni erin pa oun nigbati won wi bee
O ni se ona je agbagba sanko ti oun yoo ki
O ni nigba ti oju npon Bonnowure Iya Ona
Oun Orunmila ni oun sefa fun to fi bi Ona
13. Ki onifa yi daso fun Eegun, Ori ire ni o mu was lati ode orun. Ko bo eegun
daadaa.
“Bunle ko ho yoyo
Dia fun Egungun
Ti ntorun bo waye
Ebo ni won ko se
O ba bun le ko oho yooyo
Ose olosun Ifa lo laso”.
14. Ifa ni ki o rubo, ki o ma ba jin sofin aye, Ifa so awon ti won fe mu po nibe. Ko
rubo, ko si ma je eja mo. Obuko, ki o bo ori re daadaa.
“Saa Ofa ni ojo lominu

Ojo waara nii tuja
Dia fun gbogbo Eja
Won ntorun bo wale aye
Dia gun Gongo
O ntorun bo wale aye
Won ni ki won o ma ko si owo omo araye
Ebo ni won ko run
Gongo nikan ni nbe leyin ti o rubo
Nje ori awo o wo Igere
Ori awo o Igere
Ori nlala lori awo o
Ori awo o wo Igere”.
15. Ire Obinrin, Ire Omo. Ko bo eegun, ko bo egbe. Ko si ma lo aso daso fun
Babalawo.
“Oro ti won nso niwaju ile

Ko to ti eyinkunle
Dia fun Ose teere
Ti nloo tooro Igosin lodo Arere
Ose teere lalaso
E daa sile, reere lo nwo”.
Osa – Ose
1. Ifa says that the late father of thius person is angry with him. This is because
the father feels naked in heaven and also feels uncatered for by the children.
He should propitiate his spirit with a clothing material.
“Ikere gboun
Aase gboun
Kikere oun aase o ma sere won
Gban-un gbanun gba mo
Owo ti a fi ra aase naa lafi ra ikere
Dia fun Ibikunle
Ti yoo maa ru eku- elekuru kari aye
To babaa re yoo ma rin ihoho lo lode orun
Won ni ko rubo”.
Meaning:
“Ikere gboun (Net)
Aase gboun (strainer)
Let the Net and the strainer be playing together
The money used for buying the strainer is also used for purchasing a net
This was the Ifa cast for Ibikunle
Who would be parading is another man’s custome
While his father would be walking naked in the After-Like
He was advised to offer ebo.
2. Ifa foresees abundant wealth for this person. He should offer ebo with pigeon.
“O sa se
O bi se
O tese bo woroko Odo
Dia fun onile eti omi
Eyi tola yoo ma roo
Gege bi Ifa ti nro Babalawo
Ko pe ko jina”.
Meaning:
“He runs steadily
He walks steadily
He dips his feet into the river
This was the Ifa cast for The house-owner beside the water
The one who is being pursued by wealth
Like Ifa pursues a Babalawo
He became blessed with abundant wealth”.
3. Ifa foresees Ire of childbearing. He/She should offer a pot and hen for ebo.
“Ikere gboun
Aase gboun
Ki kere oun Aase la o ma se ara wa
Gboun
Owo
Dia fun Ogede oyagan
Ti nsunkun omo lo sese odo
Ebo ni won ni ko ru
Ekute ile o bikan
Mo bo lomo yo sese”.
4. The person for whom this odu is revealed should offer ebo in order to see the
wrath of the wicked people. He should offer cane for ebo so that he would not
be flogged spiritually in his sleep.
“Osa se, o sa se
Dia fun Iya Afe
A bu fun awon omo re
Won ni kan rubo
Ki won o ma fi pasan won le aye lowo
Iworo sope
Eni gbegbo ni be ko sebo”
Meaning:
“Osa se, O sa se (alias)
Cast Ifa for Afe’s mother
Also cast for her children
They were advised to offer ebo
So that their punishment will not be given to the people of the
underworld
The adherents of Ope
Whoever is advised to offer ebo should comply”.
Ko rubo fun emere omo. Obuko. Oju aro lawon egbe re gbe.
O sa see
O rin sun
Asa ti baba omo ba fi sile
Lomo re fi ri hunso
Dia fun Aaro-magayin
Ti somo oni-ganna aruntan
Ko pe ……….”
Omo kan wa nibe, Obinrin ni Aya Ifa. Ko ma bofa.

“Agboru ni dun Awo
Aruda wo a si na duOgberi
Ko ru kere
Ko da kere
Dia fun Keekee
Tii somo won lode Ilaso
Eyin le pere
Eyin le pe
Eyin le pere le npepe o”.
Ki onifa yi rubo ase ti. Ko rubo ki ire ma bo mo lowo. Ire Obinrin.
Isu 16, Igbin 16, Etu 4, Eyele, Owo.
“O sa see
O rin se
O fere ni tiko
Eewon bale ko wojowojo
Baalu ile o lala
Agba ero o lomi leru
Aweroro nbe nilepa Orun
Ti ntaju roro
Dia fun Alabahun
Ti nloo fe ewa omo Orisa
Dia fun Orunmila
Ti nlo fe ewa omo Orisa
O ku dede
Ki Ahun o gba Ewa niyawo
Nisu Ahun ba se”.
Ko bo Esu, Aso kan wa lowo re ko fi rubo, ada
“Waa sere omo olohun

Erin o mopa Iwase
Awo Okodeere mobo
Poo ni mo gba ofaa mi leyin
Awo a tokeere hin wa
Awo a tokeere hin bo
Dia fun Talo-ru Okanbi
To nba Esu-Odara sere akodi ntori asa
E je a mu aso fun Esu
Kebu o na ma so lo
Ta ni o mope Osa-Ose lo nsa
E je a mabo f’esu
Kebu o ma mabo looo”
Iko weri re - ire ola. Etu

“Mo sa fun Ise
Mo ya fun Osi
Dia fun Orunmila
Ifa nloo we ewe ire kari aye
Mo sa fun Ise
Mo ya fun Osi
Eyin o mo wipe ewe ire loje we”
Ko rubo Isegun Ota. Ota po, won fe paa ni.
Ebo: Agbo kan, Owori Ola, Igbin, Ewe tete, gbegi, etiponla, wiwe Ifa.
“O sa se
O rin se
Ako eri nlo nsare sese
Lo fapa gbapo
Ijogun orun sare
Lo forun gbida
Ejo ni o sa langba
Ejo ni o sa langba
Ejo ni o sa langba-langba
Dia fun Ewi-Egba lado
Omo Ayi-ni-gbiri ota
Eyi ti ba won gbe morun eegun ni fifo
Tawa won ni
Tawa won la o lo ile yi gbo gudugugu
Enikan ki ba gbegi dule Ojude
Enikan ki ba etiponla duye nigboro
Enikan ki ba fete ababu duye laatan
Tawa ti won
Ifa o to gege
Ti o gbaya lowo awon nigbayi o
Omo olo ata
Ni gbaya lowo yeeyee
Ota ni won dari kodo
O nrorun
Okoroko igbin denu dele ma lee fo”.
Ose-Idi
1. The person for whom this Odu is revealed should offer ebo so that he does
not lose his sexual organ or his reproductive cells. Otherwise he will not be
able to procreate.
Ebo: He-goat
“O se nidii
O run nidi
Dia fun Gbudu ala
Ti yoo ma redi ofurufu
Gbuduala nredii ofurufu ni
Ko lee bimo”.
Meaning:
“O se nidii (it breaks down below)
O run nidi (it shatters down below)
This was the Ifa cast for Gbudu ala
Who would be having sexual intercourse in vain
Gbudu is doing that in vain
But cannot procreate”.
2. Ifa is the saviour of this person. He should put his trust in Ifa. He should also
propitiate Ifa.
“Orere gbororo
Ona gbororo
Awo Olomo lo dia fun Olomo
Olomo ntorun bo waye
Ki ni mo nuu sorun mi o olomo
Eku (etc) ni mo mu sorun mi olomo
Orun mi, Orun aiku”.
Meaning:
“The vast expanse of the space (alias)
The long smooth road
They both cast Ifa for Olomo
What was it that I used to save myself
Rat and fish are what I used
My life is a life of longevity”.
3. Ifa says that a pregnant woman should offer ebo against the witches. They
have met over her with regard to her childbirth. She should offer ebo to prevent
death at childbirth and to make her deliver safely.
Ebo: He-goat, Guinea Fowl, Big Rat (Okete), Palm-Oil.

“O se dii
O run dii
Dia fun eyele eleregba sodi
Agunyan lebelebe feyele eleregba sodi
Eye lohun o je
A roka lebelebe feyele eleregba sodi
Eye lohun o je
A gbe Iyawo Ogbengbe-gbengbe feyele Eleragba sodi
Eye lohun gbayi na
Pele o, Eyele eleregba sodi
Omo asa, nla tii lerin ka ko”.
Meaning:
O se dii )
O run dii) aliases)
Cast Ifa for the Pigeon of elegbara sodi
When they presented pounded yam to the Pigeon of elegbara sodi
The pigeon refused to eat
When a yam flour was also presented to the Pigeon
The Pigeon refused to eat
But when presented with a beautiful wife
The pigeon accepted this one
I greet you, the pigeon of elegbara sodi
The one who pursues elephant in the forest”.
4. Ifa says he should offer ebo for long life, so that he does not die prematurely.
Ebo: He-goat
“Ase lasee dii

Dia fun won lode Ipo
Nibi ti won to nku tirun dudu lori
Ewe awele-wele re ‘ku lo, Ewe rere
Ewe awele-wele”.
Meaning:
“Ase laseedii (alias)
Cast Ifa for the people of Ipo
Where they were dying prematurely
The leaves of awele-wele shall be used
To avert this untimely death
The leaves are efficacious”.
5. This person should offer ebo and be careful in order not to contact genital
disease.
Ebo: Rooster
“Asee la sedi
Agbon lagbon tiritiri
Dia fun Lokiiti
Tii se Iya Aro
Gbogbo isowo Ope ko sebo”.
Meaning:
The reproductive eggs are for the genitals
The basket is full stinging bees
This was the Ifa cast for Lokiti
Who was the mother of aro
All adherents of Ope
Please comply with Ifa’s advice”.
6. Ifa says that there is a particular pregnant woman who should offer ebo for the
prevention of miscarriage all the time.
Ebo: 3 Guinea fowl, 3 hens, etc
“O se nidii
O run nidii
Awo eku dia feku
Ti yoo ma loyun aniya.
Gbogbo isowo Ope
Eni gbebo nibe, ko sebo”.
Meaning:
“O se nidii ) Aliases
O run nidii )
They were the Awo who cast Ifa for Eku (rat)
The one who would be having miscarriages
She refused
All adherents of Ope (Ifa)
Please comply with Ifa’s directive”.
Iwori-Irosun
1. Ifa forsees ire, Ifa foresees Ire of female spouse for one that is looking for wife
and male spouse for woman that is looking a man to marry.
Ebo: Osun (artwood) Kolanut, Bitter Kola, Money
Ifa: 4 rats, 4 fish
“Iwori gosun sawo odo poroporo

Dia fun Eyele
Ti nbe Olopo Obinrin
Emi o, o b’eyele nsoge
Eyele kosun s’ese o wole toko”
Meaning:
“Iwori pounds camwood in the morter continuously
This was the Ifa cast for Eyele, pigeon
Who was a pretty woman
She complied
I did not know that Eyele is beauty conscious
Eyele rubs camwood on her legs and then went indoor with her husband
Story:
Eyele, Pigeon was looking for husband to marry. Eyele went for Ifa
divination,she was advised to have Osun as Ebo and thereafter some of
the Osun was given to her to be rubbing on her legs.She did as
advised,she became attractive and hence got a man to marry.
2. Ifa forsees ire of child bearing. Ifa advises the couple not to think too much on
this problem. Ifa says they will still have children of their own.
Ebo: 2 goats, pigeon

Ifa: Goat, hen, 4 rats, 4 fish.
Osun: Hen,akara(beans cake), Sekete drink(fermented corn drink).
“Iwori gosun sowo odo poroporo

Dia fun Osunfunleyo
Tii s’aya agbonniregun
Nijo to nfekun snrahun omo
Won ni ko rubo
O gbebo, o rubo
Iwori ma de kasu re
Oyun ree, ki o ma wo lodo
Iwori ma de kasu re”
Meaning:
“Iwori pounds camwood in the mortar continuously
This was the Ifa cast for Osunfunleyo
Who was the wife of Agbonniregun
She complied
Iwori, do not brood over any more of your menstruation
Think more of the pregnancy you are carrying
Iwori, do not brood over your menses”
Story:
Osunfunleyo, wife of Agbonniregun was very worried for not getting
pregnant at the right time.This made her to seek Ifa divination,she was
advised to make ebo and relax her anxiety.It was this anxiety that was
preventing from getting pregnant at the right time.She complied. Later
on, she became pregnant and was blessed with children.
3. Ifa says someone has offended some other peson,this has made the person to
be having nightmares.The entire family or community in which this person
belongs should offer ebo together with the person in order to avoid reprisal
attack which may affect every body.
Ebo: He-Goat, camwood, palm oil

Iyami (Witches): Porridge, palm oil.

Dia fun Eyele
Ti nlo bu Iku gbe
Won ni ko rubo
O gbebo, o rubo”
Meaning:
“Iwori pounds camwood ceaselessly in the mortar
This was the Ifa cast for Eyele, pigeon
Who was going to insult Iku, Death with impunity
She complied.”
Story:
Eyele met Iku on the way, but Iku commited a mistake towards Eyele.Iku then
immediately begged Eyele but instead she started hurling insults on Iku to
extent that Iku got annoyed and decided to show the type of person he was to
Eyele. As a result Eyele started having nightmares persistently. She consulted
Ifa and was told that she had offended somebody more powerful than she was
as a result of her unguarded utterances.She was advised to offer ebo and was
given some bits of the prepared osun that was used for the ebo to rub on leg
every evening along with other members of her family. This, Eyele did together
with her family. When Iku came in the midnight to kill her, Iku saw that
everybody had their legs painted red, so he couldn’t identify Eyele amongst
them. Iku then left with the feeling that that was not Eyele’s house.
4. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo and feed Sango deity.This Deity is in the
person’s household/family lineage. Ifa advises that the person should offer
ebo, that there is an impending calamity. It is because of this that Ifa advises
the person to feed Sango deity.
Ebo: Agbo (ram), 4 roosters, palm oil

Sango: Ram, Gbegiri soup, bitter kola.

Dia fun Olukoso Lalu
Jenrola, omo arigba ota segun
Eyi ti yoo f’iri wowo sete
Nigbati o nbe ni agbatemo ogun araye
Won ni ko rubo
Kin L’Arira fi sete?
Igba ota L’Arira fi sete,Igba ota
To! Emi o peri re Alado”.
Meaning:
“Iwori pounds camwood ceaselessly in the mortar
This was the Ifa cast for Olukoso Lalu
Jenrola,the offspring of the one who conquers enemies with 200 stones
And who uses torrential dew to overcome conspiracy
When he was in the midst of attack of humans
What did Arira use to overcome conspiracy?
200(thunder) stones were his weapons
Who dare confront and wish you bad?
Alas! I dare not wish you bad”.
Irete Ogunda (Irete Odunjo, Irete Aaya, Irete Ontegbo)

1. Ifa foresees longevity for the owner of ths Ifa. Ifa advises him to offer ebo and
to feed Egungun with Oole (Beans pudding) eko, akara. Ifa advises the owner
of this Ifa to be remembering the Orisa of his/her family and those that have
gone to the world beyond.
Ebo: 7 Pigeons, he-goat, hen and money.

Egungun: Beans pudding, gin, kolanut, cornmeal.
“Eni te o ni ku tititi
Dia fun Baale-ile ako gigiri
O nraye a lainiku
O nraye ogbo kesese
Won ni ko rubo
O gbebo, o rubo
Oloran awo
Baale, oloran awo”
Meaning:
“The initiate will live long
This was the Ifa cast for Baale-ile ako gigiri (the braved one)
When he was going to the world to live long
He complied.
Who is the awo’s solace?
Baale is the awo’s solace”.
Story:
Baale happened to be having nightmares all the time. He then went to
his awo to inquire what the problem was. The awo divined and told him
to offer ebo and to feed Egungun so that he could overcome the
nightmares and be able to live long.
2. This person needs to do Ifa initiation in order to put an end to her child’s infant
mortality syndrome.Ifa says there is a woman tha have been suffering from a
child’s born to die syndrome(abiku). She should make ebo and the awo should
do an herbal/medicinal incision round her ankles.if these are done then the
infant mortality death syndrome will stop.
Ebo: He-goat, pigeon, etc.

Medicine: Dagunro leaves, iran leaves, 7 alligator pepper. Pound all these
items together and use it to rub on the incision round the ankle.
“Ategbo ateye
Dia fun Onledie Okoko
To ti nte omo re latepa
O nfekun sunrahun omo
Won ni ko rubo
O gbebo, o rubo
Ategbo, ateye
B’adie ba t’emo re a ye o”.
Meaning:
“Happy initiation, initiation for longevity
This was the pronouncement of Ifa to the Hen
Who has been suffering from a child’s infant mortality syndrome
She complied
A special medication was made for her
Happy initiation, initiation for longevity
Whenever a hen steps on her chickens
They will surely survive”.
Story:
Hen had always been having her chickens been killed whenever they
were trampled upon. As a result, she went to a babalawo to divine and
possibly know why it was so. She was advised to make ebo and to have
incisions round the wrist of her leg. She did as directed and since then
onwards her chickens had survived.
2. Ifa foresees wealth for the owner of this Ifa. He/she should offer ebo and to
feed Ifa.
Ebo: 2 Roosters, 2 pigeons, money.

Ifa: 2 Coconuts.
“Eni ara iyo-te-won-de

Ola ara iyo-te-won-de
Ojoojumo ara iyo-te-won-de
Agbon o, abara wankaka
Dia fun Orunmila
Baba nsawo relu iyote-won
Ifa je nlowo bi ara iyote-won
Agbon o, abara wankaka
Ifa je nbimo, nire gbogbo bi ara iyote-won
Agbon o, abara wankaka”.
Meaning:
“Today, here come the people of iyote
Tommorow, here come the people of iyote
Everyday, here come the people of iyote
The coconut with its rough membrane
This was the Ifa cast for Orunmila
When going to iyote town
Ifa, please let be financially blessed like the people of iyote
Ifa, please bless me abundantly like the people of iyote.
The coconut with its rough membrane”.
Story:
Orunmila propagating Ifa messages to a town known as Iyote. He made
a reading. He was told that he will be prosperous in the city. He
prospered.
3. Ifa warns a woman to watch her uttterances. She should be grateful to people.
She is presently pregnant, she should feed Ibeji deity. Ifa says a man make
should ebo because of his wife and feed Ogun. Ifa says, the secret of those
that were ruining the owner of this Ifa shall be revealed. He should make ebo
and feed Esu.
Ebo: He-goat, 3 pigeons, Palm-oil

Ogun: Dog (Aja), rooster, roasted yam, beans, corn, gin, kolanut, bitter-kola
Esu: He-goat
Ibeji: 3 roosters, Beans
“Ohun ire ni yoo Ifa lapo

Ohun ibi ni yoo ofa lapo
Dia fun Ako Ayaa
A bu fun Aya re
Nijo ti won lo soko Iwaje”.
Meaning:
“Good words beget peace
Bad words beget war
These were the Ifa messages for female Aaya - a kind of monkey
And male Aaya - a kind of monkey
When they were going to the farm to look for what they could eat”.
Story:
Male and Female Aaya were going to a farm, to look for what to eat. As
they normally do every morning. When they got to the farm, not their
own farm, the farm belonged to someone else, the male Aaya would
thank God for sparing the life of the owner of the farm and pray for the
farmer’s health, so that he could be able to farm, and they could be able
to have good harvest.
While the man will be taking note this, the female Aaya, would be
cursing the farmer, that even if the owner of farm dies they would
proceed to another farm to eat. One day, the farmer got to the farm very
early to know the person that has been harvesting his crops illegally. He
hid on the top of a tree with his gun then he saw these Aaya coming.
When they got to the farm, the male Aaya prayed as he used to do. The
female Aaya cursed as usual. This curse annoyed the farmer and he
shot the female Aaya, but unfortunately she was pregnant. The male
Aaya ran away, the farmer came down, took a knife and sliced the the
womb open, he saw a small calabash which he took home, he invited his
Awo to interprete the mistery, he was told it contained a twin.
Ose-Osa (Ose-Masa)
1. Ifa foresees Ire. Ifa says this man should not be afraid of women, but women
will bring fortunes and misfortunes. He should deal with those women
diplomatically.
Ebo: Rooster, pigeon

Ifa: Goat, hen, rat and fish
“Opakapaka ba won s’ogba lorun Ope

Dia fun Ose
O ngbogun lo silu Obinrin
Maa sunmo won – Ogun Ilubinrin ni
Maa fa mo won – Ogun Ilubinrin ni
Maa posese mo won – Ogun Ilubinrin ni
Ose maa sa – Ogun Ilubinrin ni”
Meaning:
“It is with steady we climb a palm tree
Tthis the Ifa cast for Ose
When he was going to the land of females Inhabitants
He complied
Move closer to them – it was the war of females
Embrace them – it was the war of females
Associate with them – it was the war of females
Ose, do not run for them – They are all females”.
Story:
Ose wanted to go to a town inhabited only by women, he became afraid.
He then decided to inquire from Ifa, the awo told him not to be afraid that
he should go. All he needed to do was to be diplomatic with them.
When he got there he associated with them and was also generous with
them. Seeing this generousity, the women assisted him to become
successful.
2. Ifa forsees ire aje (financial success/breakthrough) and victory for the person
whom this Odu is revealed.If a man, he must be intiated into Ifa, and if a
woman, she must do isode (marriage with Ifa). It is Ifa that will make him/her
great in life.
Ebo: Rooster, pigeon, money

Ifa: Goat, hen, rat, fish
“Oparun sigi mode e sin

Igba ni se pakapaka lorun Ope
Dia fun Iyere
O nlo di’po Ope mu
Ope mo di o mu o
Ki o ma yin mi nu
Iwere ara igi kii wonu lara igi”.
Meaning:
“Bamboo grows thickly together
Palmwine tapper climbs palm tree gradually
This was the Ifa cast for Iyere (medicinal pepper seed)
When he was going to hold on to Ifa for its safety
Ope (Ifa) I hold on to you
May you not abandon me
The bark of the tree does fall off from the tree”.
Story:
Iyere wanted goog things of life, it was advised to put all its hope on Ifa and that
it was Ifa that could solve his entire problem. Iyere complied and was happy
afterwards.
3. Ire aje. Ifa says that his/her in-law will come to his/her aid, but he/she must be
sincere, straight forward and open.
Ebo: 2 Roosters, hen, 2 pigeons, money.

Ifa: Goat, hen, 4 rats, 4 fish.
“Bi a ti le se laa wi
A kii wi ohun ti a o lee se
Dia fun Ose
O nrele ana ree sise aje
Won ni ko rubo
O gbebo, o rubo”
Meaning:
“It is better to confess what we are capable of
We should not pretend to be charlatans
This was the Ifa’s declaration for Ose
When he was going to earn his livelihood at his in-law’s place
He complied”.
Story:
Ose wanted to seek the help of his in-law about eaning a livelihood. He first
went to the awo to consult Ifa. He was told to be as sincere and open as
possible and pretend to be a charlatan. By so doing, he would be assisted and
become successful thereafter. He complied.
4. Ifa advises the owner of this Ifa to offer ebo and be making regular Ipese to
Iyami (witches) so that they may not be disturbing him/her in achieving his/her
endeavour.
Ebo: Rooster, pigeon, money.
Iyami: Giant rat, porridge, to be prepared separately.
“Kukute kuku awo eba ona
Dia fun won nile Liki
Ibi eleye gbe nbi won logun
Won ni ki won rubo
Won rubo
Kop e ko jinna
E wa ba ni larusegun”.
Meaning:
“Kukute kuku, the awo by the roadside
Cast Ifa for the people of Liki land
Where they were being tormented by the eleye (witches)
They complied”.
Story:
The people of Liki went for divination when they were being tormented
by the witches.They were advised to offer ebo and to make ipese for
them.They complied,hence peace returned to their community and were
able to achieve their endeavours.
Oyeku Otura (Oyeku Betula)
1. Ifa foresees prosperity.
Ebo: 3 Roosters, 2 hens, money, isin seed (a kind of fruit), premature cotton
seed (un- opened), ela leaves.
Medicine: After ebo, these items (2 seeds and ela leaves) will be burnt
together,recite the Ifa verse below on it and make 21 incision on the
head.
“Iji kii ja ko gbodo

Bee ni efuufu kii ja ko gbe yanrin odo
Dia fun Orunmila
Won ni Baba o ni la mo lailai
Orunmila ni iro ni won npa
Eke ni won nse
O ni oju kii pon isin aimala
Oju kii pon owu ogodo aimala
Oju kii pon ela aimala
Ifa ma ma je koju owo o pon mi
Emi ti di awo Oyeku oun Otura
Emi kasai ma la ni temi”.
Meaning:
“The wind can not be furious enough to lift a mortar
While whirlwind can not be furious enough to lift the sand beneath the
river
This was Ifa’s pronoucent to Orunmila
When his enemies decreed that he would never be prosperous
Orunmila replied that they were all liars
That they were only gossiping
He said: ”No matter how hard Isin suffered, it will eventually mature and
break open
No matter now hard cotton wool suffered, it will eventually mature and
open
No matter how hard ela leaves suffered, it will eventually break open
Ifa, please do not let me suffer deprivation of money
I have become the Awo of Oyeku and Otura
I shall have breakthrough in my life”.
Story:
Orunmila’s adversaries did not want him to prosper. This made him to
seek Ifa divination and was advised to make ebo and use the medicine
made for him by the awo. Orunmila complied and became wealthy.
2. Ifa warns the owner of this Ifa to take good care of himself/herself because of
unforeseen ailment. Ifa says the person has been spending a lot of money on
something, and to make ebo for the successful completion of the thing. Ifa
warns the owner of this Ifa that if there is a sickler closer to him/her,he/she
should as well take good care of him/herself as he is taking care of this the
sickler,so that he/she may not contact the ailment.
Ebo: He-goat, palm oil, money.
“Onile mole
Won o ba amomo wi
Emi pa lareekoja n ba amomo se
Oko firi poo leyin amomo
Dia fun Ogiri
A bu fun Palaka
Won ni ki won rubo
Won ko rubo
Ati Ogiri ati Palaka
Apa ma ma nkun won bo lola o”.
Meaning:
“The owner of the house has built his house
Nobody is concerned with the amomo, lizard
What kind of play is the passerby with amomo, lizard
With a lot of stones thrown at amomo
This was the Ifa cast for Ogiri, brick wall
And also cast for Palaka, raffia wall
They were advised to offer ebo.
They refused
Both the Brick wall and the Raffia wall
Shall soon become tired with time”
3. Ifa says the person has a child, he/she has Egbe (astral mates). Ifa says they
must procure Egbe for the child, it is by the sea the Egbe dwells, he/she must
not cross river at all.
If they want to procure the Egbe for the child, it must be Esuu and water must
be by its side always.
Ebo: He-goat
Egbe: unsalted beans pudding, bean balls, He-goat, hen, money
“Oye tii
Dia fun Esuu
Ti yoo fodo sele
Ko pe ko jinna
E ba ni ni laiku kangiri”
Meaning:
“Oye tii (name at Babalawo)
Cast Ifa for Esuu
Who would use the river as his abode
Come and meet us in healthy long life”
4. Ifa foresees victory. Ifa foresees blessing from abroad, the person must be
taking good care of himself/herself both spiritually and physically.
Ifa warns him/her to make ebo against disappointments.
Ebo: He-goat.
“Fonfon ni t’efon
Yoyo ni ti iyo
Oloosa o toju ara re
O sebo surusuru
Dia fun Olu
Olu ngbogun lo ilu Ajatiri
Olu ku kan gogoro
Olu ku kan gogoro”
Meaning:
“Humming is for the mosquito
Smooth and sweet is for the salt
Oloosa failed to treat himself physically
But was always making ebo
This was the Ifa cast for Olu
When he was waging war with the land of Ajatiri
Olu then became haggard and slim”
Ose ‘Tura
1. Ifa says that the person for whom this Odu is revealed has more penchants for
charms and medicines than sacrifice. Ifa says that reliance on charms,
medicines or power alone can not deliver or support him as much as his Ori
and Ifa will do. He should always propitiate his Ori and Ifa for their support all
the time.
Ebo: 2 Guinea fowls, 2 roosters, 2 pigeons, palm oil and money.

Ifa: Goat, hen 4 rats, 4 fish, gin, kolanut and bitter kola.
“Amiwo aja, babalawo Oloyo

Dia fun Oloyo
Eyi to fori sile to nbo ado
Amiwo aja, babalawo Oloyo
Dia fun Oloyo
Eyi to f’Ifa sile to nbo ado
Won ni ko rubo
O gbebo o rubo
Ifa nii gbeni
Ado kii gbeni
Orin ii gbeni o
Ado kii gbeni
Amiwo aja, iwo ma lawo ile Oloyo”
Meaning:
”Amiwo aja, the babalawo of Oloyo
Cast Ifa for Oloyo
The one who propitiates ado, charms instead of his Ori
Amiwo aja,the babalawo of Oloyo
Cast Ifa for Oloyo
The one who propitiates ado, charms instead of his Ori
He complied
It is Ifa that supports
And not the Charms
It is Ori that supports and not the Charms
Amiwo aja, the good priest of Oloyo’s household”.
Story:
Oloyo used to have more penchants for charms and medicines than
etutu (sacrifice).He had somuch relied on the efficacy of charms that he
believed he could do everything with it. Unfortunately for, he became
disappointed when he failed to succeed in life. This made him to consult
his babalawo in order to decipher his problem.The babalawo told him to
feed his Ori and Ifa if he wanted to succeed in life, that he had relied so
much on charms which could fail at anytime. It is Ifa and Ori that can
assist or support one in times of difficulty and not charms.
2. Ifa says that the owner of this Ifa needs to offer ebo because of children.This is
to enable his/her children to live long and not dying pre-maturely.Ifa also says
that a pregnant woman should offer ebo for safe childbirth. A barren woman
should also offer ebo so that she would beget her own children.
Ebo: 2 Pigeons, 2 hens, 2 roosters.
“Ose tututu, awo Omo tuntun

Dia fun Omo tuntun
O ntorun bow aye
Won ni ko rubo
Ko ma le sanku loju awon obi e
O gbebo o rubo
B’omo ba bale a pe baba
Igba t’omo ba bale a pe iya
B’omo ba bale a pe baba”
Meaning:
“Ose tututu, the babalawo of the New born
Divined for the New born
So that he would not die prematurely before his parents
He complied.
When a New child comes around, he calls his father
When a New child comes around, he calls his mother
When a New child comes around, he lives to old age”.
Story:
When Omo tuntun (new born baby) was coming from heaven to
earth.He consulted Ifa about long life.He was advised to offer ebo, he
complied. When he came to the earth, his parents did not lose him
prematurely and they were all happy afterwards.
3. Ifa says it foresees prestige and ire of chieftaincy for this person. Ifa promises
happiness for him/her. He/she needs to offer ebo in this respect.
Ebo: Rooster, pigeon, money.

Ifa: Rat, fish.
“To iba obe

Ase dowo ile t’ebi npa
Dia fun Atanda
Omo Ajigboye ni Igboho
Eyi to ji to nyo
Eyin o ri Atanda omo Ajigboye ni Igboho
Eyi to ji to nyo”.
Meaning:
“Yes, I have made due reverence
The scepter belongs to the mother earth that is famished
This was the Ifa cast for Atanda
The offspring of Ajigboye in Igboho town
The one who woke up and happy”
4. Ifa says this person should offer ebo, that he will be comfortable, and that all
what seems hard up will soon be alright.
Ebo: 2 Pigs, 6 snails, shea butter, banana.

Ifa: Pig, banana, shea butter, 2 snails.
“Agbede agbede
Dia fun Iroko eluju
Eyi to tin so ele
Won ni ko rubo
Iroko ma s’ele
Ero ni Iroko nso
Ero”.
Meaning:
“Agbede agbede (name of babalawo)
Cast Ifa for Iroko of the wilderness
The one who has been experiencing hardship
He complied.
Iroko, do not experience hardship any longer
Henceforth, be experiencing comfort and easiness”.
Osa Irosun (Osa leesun)
1. Ifa foresees ire.Ifa says that this person wants to acquire something, that if
acquired, the consequences will not be favourable. Ifa advises him/her not to
acquire another man’s property or wife.
Ebo: He-goat, rooster, pigeon, money.
“O sa lee sun
O sa lee hanrun fon fon fon
Dia fun Eti
O nlo ree gb’omo Oniwanran obinrin Efon
Won ni ko rubo
O gbebo, o rubo
Agbagbe la o gba won gbe laya lo”.
Meaning:
“You are fond of sleeping
You can also snore heavily
This was the Ifa cast for Eti, ear
When going to seduce the daughter of the king of Iwanran who was the
wife of Efon, mosquito
He complied.
I shall surely seduce this woman for good”.
Story:
Eti, ear consulted Ifa that he was going to seduce the wife of Efon,
mosquito but was advised against it, that such act is fraught with
problems. He insisted that he would seduce her,but no sooner he
seduced the wife of Efon than he be began to experience problems from
Efon who was always pestering him for seducing his wife.
2. Ifa says there is a particular lady who is supposed to be aya Ifa.Ifa says she
should marry a person with Ifa or a babalawo so as to have a good settled
home.
Ebo: 2 hens, pigeons, money. After the sacrifice she should feed Ifa and do
isode (Ifa’s marriage) with Otutu-opon beads, yam, rat, fish.
“O sa lee sun
Dia fun Mojibade
Eyi to ti ndoko oloko kiri
Ti ko rere oko je
Won ni ko rubo
Ko rubo
Mojibade aya awo
Igba t’awo ba ba e sun
Ko to d’olomo”.
Meaning:
This was the Ifa cast for Mojibade
The on who has been dating several men
But has nothing to profit from it
She refused”.
Story:
Mojibade had dated so many men, yet she had nothing to profit from it
(child). She went for consultation and was advised to offer ebo and to
get married to Ifa, but she refused.There and then, Esu started making
jest of her that until she was married to a babalawo she would not be
blessed with a child.
3. Ifa says that this person should offer ebo in order not to be in want. Ifa says
he/she has astral mates. He/she should procure and established Egbe shrine
and always propitiate it. Ifa says that his/her Egbe will always support him/her.
Ebo: 2 He-goats, roosters, hen, pigeon, dry leaves.

Egbe: Ekuru (unsalted beans pudding, akara (beans cake,oole(beans pudding-
salted), honey, fruits, he-goat, hen, kolanut, gin.
“Ope were eluju

Dia fun Igbin
O nlo sijuu ko lara
Won ni ko rubo si laiku ara re
Ko lo bo Egbe
O gbebo, o rubo
O gberu o teru
E fi irawe bo ni leyin
Eni eni
E fi irawe bo ni leyin”.
Meaning:
“The short palm tree of the wilderness (alias)
Cast Ifa for Igbin, snail
When going to the wilderness
Where there were no relations
And to propitiate Egbe
He complied
Please, protect me with irawe
My honourable mates
Please, cover my back with irawe”.
4. Ifa warns the owner of this Ifa to be carefull in dealing with women, he should
not be too confident or underestimate the power of women. He should be
careful not to meet with troubles in the process of dealing with women or in the
process of seducing another man’s wife. He should not also disappoint a
woman, he should be as straightforward as possible.
Ebo: He-goat, 2 big rat(okete), salt, honey, edible fruits. He should inquire
whether the 2 ipese will be taken together or separately.
“O sa lee sun
Dia fun Arinako
Tii se omokunrin Igbadi
Nijo to nti ile orun bo waye
Won ni ko rubo si laiku ara re
O gbebo, o rubo.
O gberu, o teru
Kope ko jinna
Ewa ba ni laruse ogun”.
Meaning:
This was the Ifa cast for Arinako
Who was the indigene of Igbadi
When he was coming from heaven to earth
He was advised to offer ebo for longevity
He complied.
Not too long not too far
Come and meet us in triumphant victory”.
Idin Ose
1. Ifa forsees ire of longevity for the person whom this Odu is revealed. Ifa
says he/she should offer ebo against the preople who engage in
disturbing people’s progress. Ifa says he/she is surrounded by silent
attack from these people, but in the end he/she will overcome it and way
shall be paved(breakthrough) for him. Ifa says that the enemy is
somebody closer to the owner of this Ifa.
Ebo: 2 He-goats, rooster, hen, money. One of the he-goats to be fed to Esu,
together with hoe, knife, cutlass and axe.All these tools shall be placed
on Esu before the he-goat’s blood is spilled on it. The Awo should
inquire what Ogun shall need for propitiation.
“Idin see
Irele see
Igi ogba se keni ko f’omiran si
Babalawo Ile lo difa fun Ile
O bu owo kan fun Ogba
Won ni ki won rubo si laiku ara won
Ile nikan lo nbe leyin to ntubo
“Ero Ipo, ero Ofa
Eje ka bi Ogba seyin
Ka ribi kole si.”
Meaning:
“Idin see (name of babalawo )

Irele see (name of babalawo )
These babalawo cast Ifa for Ile, house
They also cast for Ogba, fence
They were advised to offer ebo for longevity
It was only Ile that complied
Let us move the fence back
For us to have a place to build the house”.
2. Ifa forsees ire of child bearing. Ifa says that there is a lady who needs to offer
ebo and to propitiate the departed one (ancestral spirits). She should offer 2
rams, one to be offered when she is about to wed and proceed to her
husband’s house. While the second ram is to be offered when she has put to
bed, other sacrificial materials include pigeon and hen.
“Idin see
Irele see
Dia fun Adejoke
O nlo sile oko aaro
Idin see
Irele see
Dia fun Adejoke ni segbere ikeji
O feyinti, o nfekun sunrahun omo
Won ni ko rubo
O gbebo, o rubo
Nje Adejoke d’olomo
E ra agbo ke fi bo oku orun.”
Meaning:
“Idin see (name of babalawo )

They divined for Adejoke
When going to her maiden husband’s house
Idin see (name of babalawo )
They also divined for Adejoje the second time
She complied
Adejoke has become blessed with a child
You had better propitiate the departed one with a ram”.
3. Ifa says that there is a particular lady who needs to offer ebo in order not be
bereaved (widow) untimely. If a man wants to marry a woman he should
inquire whether she has just lost her husband and if so, they should propitiate
the departed spirits with a ram.
“Idin seresere
Idin see
Dia fun Awero
Won ni ko rubo fun oko re nitori iku sinsinni
Ero Ipo, ero Ofa
E wa ba ni larusegun .”
Meaning:
“Idin seresere
Idin see
They divined for Awero
The one who was advised to offer ebo in order to avert avoidable death
She complied
Come and meet us in triumphant victory.”
4. Ifa forsees ire of spouse for the owner of this Ifa.He should offer ebo, because
the lady whom he wants to marry is also being wanted by another man. He
should also propitiate Esu with he-goat and to propitiate Egbe with Ekuru
(unsalted beans pudding), beans cake, hen, and fruits.
“Idin se
Irele se
Dia fun Olokose
O nlo ree s’oko Omide
Dia fun Eluulu
O nlo ree s’oko Omide
Won ni ki won rubo
Olokose nikan lo nbe leyin to rubo
Ero Ipo, ero Ofa
Eni laya ko m’aya lo”.
Meaning:
”Idin se
Irele se
They both divined for Olokose (a type of bird )
When proposing to marry Omide
They also divined for Eluulu (a type of bird )
When proposing to marry Omide
Olokose was the one who complied
The People of Ipo and Ofa towns
The owner of the wife should take his wife away”.
Story:
Olokose and Eluulu wanted to marry Omide.They both went to a

babalawo separately to consult Ifa.The same message was revealed to
them.They were advised to offer ebo with agbada(flowing gown), and to
propitiate Egbe.
The people in the town had already known the two of them as suitors for
Omide and as a result they were both quarelling over who should marry
Omide. They went and reported to the Oba, Esu also went there and
advised the Oba to lock them up in a cell for 7days. Oba complied.
During these days, Olokose covered himself with the flowing gown he
used for the ebo (since he had been asked to always put it on). Also his
egbe (astral mates) were always on hand to provide for his needs.
Eluulu was at the same time left out without anybody to cater for
him.After 7days the Oba ordered their release and by the time they
came out Eluulu had looked so haggard, shabby and very week. While
Olokose looked neat and strong. In the end, Olkose was asked to marry
Omide.
Irosun Ika
1. Ifa forsees ire.Ifa says that five persons are lamenting for child bearing, they
need to offer ebo and feed Ifa separately.
Ebo: 5 Goats, (for 5 people),hens, pigeons, money.

Ifa: 5 Goats, 2 hens, 16 rats, 16 fish, kolanut, bitter kola.
“Iro ma sun’ka
Iro ma sun’gede
Iro o d’ile Ilero koko to bi e lomo
Dia fun Agbe ti nsomo won lode Idaro
Dia fun Aluko ti nsomo won lode Igosun
Dia fun Odidere ti nsomo won lode Iwo
Dia fun Owanran woran
Dia fun Olu
Won nfekun sunrahun omo
Won ni ki won rubo
Agbe tori omo re daro o”
Chorus: Olenle
Aluko tori omo re gosun o
Chorus: Olenle
Odidere tori omo re d’ikoo o
Chorus: Olenle
Owanran woran tori omo re pagogo ide
Awa o le taro won yen
Ka mama b’Olu sere o
Chorus: Olenle
Meaning:
“Iro, do not sleep at Ika

Iro, do not sleep at Igede
Iro, head on straight for Ilero, your town of origin
This was the ifa cast for Agbe, ( a kind of woodcock)
The offspring in the town of Idaro
Also cast for Aluko, (a specie of woodcock)
The offspring in the town of Igosun
Also cast for Odidere, (parrot)
The offspring in the town of Iwo
Also cast for Owonranworan ( a kind animal)
Also cast for Olu, (name of person)
When they were all lamenting for childlessness
All but Olu complied
Agbe travelled to the land of Idaro for the sake of childbearing”
Chorus: Olenle
Aluko traveled to the land of Igosun for the sake of childbearing
Chorus: Olenle
Odidere travelled to the land of Iwo for the sake of childbearing
Chorus: Owonranworan also did same for the sake of childbearing
We can not because of that and refuse to associate with Olu
Chorus: Olenle
Story:
These 5 people were friends, they al went to the awo in order to have
Children.The awo advised them to make ebo, four of them did the ebo,
and they are Agbe, Aluko, Odidere and Owonranwaran, while Olu failed
to comply. They begot children and they were happy seeing all their
Children playing together, but Olu became sad and felt ashamed to
associate with them.Yet, they said they could not because of that
refused to associate with Olu. They started singing a song in respect of
it.
2. Ifa says, this person wants to go to a place, Ifa says, if possible the person
should not go. Ifa says the iyami (witches) are dewelling much in the place.
Five persons should make ebo and feed iyami.
Ebo: He-goat, plam-oil, pigeon

Iyami: Okete (gaint rat,) porridge, to be prepared separately.
“Iro ma sun ka
Iro ma sun gede
Iro o dile ilero koko to bi e lomo
Dia fun Ojiyan
Eyi ti yoo mese re mejeeji lo sajo
Ti ko ni mori wale
Won ni ko rubo
Ko rubo”
Story:
Ojiyan wanted to travel, he sought Ifa’s advice of the place he was

going. Ifa advised him not to go. As his name implied, he doubted the
advised and refused to make ebo.He then proceeded on the journey and
unfortunately he died there and was brought home dead.
3. Ifa foresees ire, Ifa says there is Obatala in the family which has been
neglected. I say that it is this neglect that has been troubling the entire family
of the owner of this Ifa.
Ebo: Guinea fowl, pigeon, money.

Obatala: Guinea fowl, 16 native chalk, 16 snails, shea butter, egusi itoo
(special white melon),yam, white cloth(10 metres). They will cook the snails
with egusi itoo without oil ans salt; Make pounded yam and feed Obatala with it.
“Irosun kara nle o je a rele
Dia fun Obatala Oseremagbo
O ntorun bo waye
O nraye apesin pitipiti
Obatala pele o
Abiri ojo iwase
O so enikan di igba eni”.
Meaning:
“Irosun, get up and let’s go home

This was the Ifa cast for Obatala Oseremagbo
When cominf from heaven to earth
And was going to the world of infinite adoration
Obatala, I salute you
The scepter wielder at the time of creation
He who multiply one person to two hundred people”.
Story:
Obatala was coming to this world from heaven, he consulted Ifa and
Irosun Ika was revealed. He was told tom feed his Ori and he should at
no time forget to appease his Ori. Obatala complied. Ifa says there is
something that the suppliant was doing before but has been neglected.
4. Ifa forsees unexpected gift for the owner of this Ifa. He/she should make ebo
so that his/her business may not scatter or dwindle but to grow rapidly.
Ebo: Hen, pigeon, coverlet, mats, money.
“Akesi babalawo Odan

Dia fun Odan
Atowo, babalawo Oja
Dia fun Oja
Awosun, babalawo Ile
Dia fun Ile
Won nfekun surahun ire gbogbo
Ile nikan ni mbe lehin to ntubo
Eki Ile o, onigba eni
Onigba okun, onigba oha
Eki Ileo, onigba eni”.
Meaning:
“Akesi, the babalawo of Odan

Divined for Odan (a type of tree)
Atowo, the babalawo Of Oja
Divined for Oja (market)
Awosun, the babalawo of Ile
Divined for Ile, house
When they were in want of good things of life
It was only Ile that complied
Ile, you are the owner of multitude
The one with abundant treasures
Ile, you are a proud owner of multitude”.
Story:
Odan, a particular type of tree that was planted in front of a house, Oja,
market and Ile, house. All of them went to a babalawo for Ifa raeding.
The babalawo advised them to offer ebo for their homes not to be
desserted at the end of the day. Odan and Oja refused to comply
because they were so proud that people could not leave them. It was
only Ile that offered the ebo. Everyday, people would gather under
Odan tree to rest or sell, but later in the day they would all go into their
houses and carry along with them everything inside the house. The
same occurrence also happened to Oja when everybody would enter
their houses with all those things they took to or bought from the market.
Ile then became happy thereafter.
Ogunda Osa (Ogunda masa)
1. Ifa foresees ire aje, wealth. Ifa advises the owner of this Ifa to make ebo
always. Ifa says the person is going to reap the fruit of the ebo.
Ebo: 4 Roosters, 4 pigeons, money, alligator pepper

Ifa: Hen, 4 rats, 4 fish, kolanut, bitterkola, gin.
Obatala: Guinea fowl, 16 native chalks, 16 bitye kola, shea butter, 16 snails.
“O soju kulukulu bi ka gbe jo

O senu waji waji bi pe ko bu ni je
Dia fun Baba Arugbo(Obatala)
O nlo k’atare akala lodun
Baba Arugbo reru kan loni
Ebo oni ni
Abi oogun lo nsa”
Meaning:
“His face is as fascinating as what is worth caressing

His mouth is as horrifying threatened to bite
This was the Ifa cast for the Old man(Obatala)
When going to harvest a bountiful alligator pepper
The old man has carried a big load today
It was as a result of today’s ebo
Or was it as a result of charms?”
Story:
Baba Arugbo (Obatala) lacked good things of life. He went to seek the
advice of Ifa, and was told to continue making ebo and also be feeding
his Ori. By doing this he would experience the influx of aje
unexpectedly. He complied and no sooner than later he became
prosperous and people started wondering how he made it.
2. Ifa says this person needs to wash him/herslf spiritually because of

disappointment and nightmares. If he is a man, he should have Ifa or do itenifa
and if she is a woman, she should marry Ifa.
Ebo: 2 He-goats, 200 native chalks, 200 camwood, rooster, gin, 6 bottles of
local gin.
Ifa: 4 Rats, 4 fish.
Ritual:They should ask Ifa the type of animal to be used for the spiritual
bathing. Thereafter, they will dig a hole(about 3 feet) in the ground, put
a stool inside the hole to sit on. The person will be marked all over
his/her body with the native chalks and camwood that have been mixed
separately in a basin. Then two people will propitiate his head
simultaneously, in the front while the other person at back. Thereafter
the animal will be killed and let the blood cacade down the body of the
person and he/she will rub the blood all over his/her body. The gin and
the local gin shall be mixed together and some water be added to it to
the quantity enough to bathe with. The person will be given the sponge
and the awebi soap to bathe.
Ifa says that if this is done all the person’s misery shall become a thing
of the past and ther shall be breakthrough for him/her.
“Ogunda sa awo ori ota

Dia fun Orunmila
Won ni ki baba rubo si laiku ara re
Baba gbebo, o rubo
Opelope Ogunda to saa lefun
Opelope Ogunda to saa losun”.
Meaning:
“Ogunda sa, the babalawo on the stone

He was advised to offer ebo for longevity
He complied
All thanks to Ogunda that marked him with native chalk
All thanks to Ogunda that marked him with camwood”.
3. Ifa advises this person to make ebo and to avoid underrating, despising or
cheat anybody.
Ebo: 2 Roosters, 2 pigeons, 2 guinea fowls, money.
“Ajangidi awo won lode Imoro

Dia fun won lode Imoro
Won nfekun sunrahun ire gbogbo
Won ni ki won rubo
Won rubo
Nje awo lo kere
Ifa inu mi o kere
Mo kere e ma yan mi je o”.
Meaning:
“Ajangidi, the babalawo in the town of Imoro

Cast Ifa for them in the town of Imoro
When they were lamenting for want of good things
They complied
Behold, the awo may look small
But I’m greatly endowed in Ifa
Yet I look small, do not cheat on me”.
Story:
The people of Imoro were looking for babalawo that would help solve
their problems. At the same time they did not want to pay
commensurably for the services. Eventually they settled for Ajangidi.
Ajangidi cast Ifa for them and performed the necessary ebo for them.
Their lives improved and things went on smoothly for them, but they
refused to pay the awo for the services rendered. After some time,
things started getting sour for them, they then went to another awo for
Ifa divination. This awo directed them back to Ajangidi to go and pay
him his due money. They went back to Ajangidi and he told them the
last three sentences of the Ifa verse above.
4. Ifa says that two persons should offer ebo in order to have children. They are
friends.
Ebo: 2 Roosters, 2 guinea fowls, money for each of them.
“Rudu – rudu pe
Rudu – rudu pe
Dia fun Iyeye
A bu fun Orogbo
Awon mejeji nfekun sunrahun omo
Won ni ki won rubo
Won gbebo, won rubo.
Rudu – rudu pe
Rudu – rudu pe
E wo omo Iyeye
E woo mo Orogbo”.
Meaning:
“Rudu – rudu pe ( alias of awo)

Rudu – rudu pe ( ,, ,, ,, )
They cast Ifa for Iyeye
Also cast for Orogbo
When thet were lamenting for childlessness
They complied
Rudu – rudu pe Rudu – rudu pe
Behold the offsprings of Iyeye
Also behold the offsprings of Orogbo”.
Story:
Iyeye and Orogbo were friends, both had no children. They went to
seek the service of babalawo who divined for them and advised them to
offer ebo. They both complied, and no sooner than later they begot
many children thereafter.
Okanran Odi
1. Ifa says that a particular awo should offer ebo for breakthrough in his divined
business, or there is somebody closer to this suppliant that will prosper through
the job of babalawo.
Ebo: 2 Guinea fowls, 2 pigeons, money.
“Apa etido abeepo pahanran

Dia fun Kijipa Ijesa
Ti nsawo relu Iloro
Won ni ko rubo
O gbebo, o rubo
Iloro le bi mi
Emi ko sawo aila”
Meaning:
The riverine Apa tree (African mahogany) with thick bark (alias of awo)
Cast Ifa for Kijipa of Ijesa land
When going on spiritual expedition to the town of Iloro
Iloro is my birth place
I shall become a successful awo.
2. Ifa says the owner of this Ifa should offer ebo for child bearing and to propitiate
Yemoja.
Ebo: 2 Rams
“E ba mi wa apa ikeregbe dudu

Ka rihun mu sebo Okanran nkandi
Dia fun Yerewa
Ti nsawo relu Idogo
Ti nloo ba Ondogo sooni nitori omo
Yerewa pele, Agbo dudu Ondogo
A b’Onidogo sooni nitori omo”.
Meaning:
Please, procure for me the fore limb of a young goat
So that we can use it for the ebo of Okanran Odi
This was the Ifa cast for Yerewa
When going on spiritual expedition to the town of Idogo
And was going to perform the ritual of child bearing for the king of Idogo
Yerewa, I salute you
The one who performed the ritual of child bearing for the king of Idogo.
3. This person should offer ebo for victory over enemies.
Ebo: 3 Roosters, out of one to be fed to Ifa.
“Okanran dindin laa bolu

Okanran dindin laa bosin
Ina orimo nii jo wiriwiri
Dia fun Orunmila
Ifa nbe nirangun ota omo araye
Won ni ko rubo
O gbebo o rubo
Akuko wa de o
A b’ogbe ori palaba
Owo Ifa b’ota nigbayi
Akuko de a b’ogbe ori palaba”
Meaning:
Olu is propitiated with Okanran Dindin
Osin is also propitiated with Okanran Dindin
The fire on top of the palm tree burns rapidly
This was the Ifa cast for Orunmila
When he was in the midst of enemies
He complied.
Here comes the rooster
The one with big cockscomb
The long arm of Ifa has caught up with the enemy
Here comes the rooster
The one with the big cockscomb.
4. Ifa says that somebody should not misuse the honour or dignity bestowed on
him. He should be very careful so that he is not captured by the enemies. He
must be of good character at all times.
Ebo: 1 He-goat.
“Ijin gbaa
Ijin gboo
Dia fun Konko
Ti yoo gbodo fohun olala
O ni eyin omode wonyi o, ta lo ku?
A fi wo, a fi wo
O ni eyin omode wonyi ekuto
Won a ba fi apa le leyin-o ku”.
Meaning:
Ijin gbaa (alias)
Ijin gboo (alias)
Made divination for Konko (bull frog)
The one that would make a loud voice at riverside
He asked “you children where are the rest of you”?
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Ose Orogbe
1. Ifa forsees ire of wealth for this person, but he must maintain cleanliness and
good hygiene. Inability to observe this may affect his attainment of ire
adversely. Ifa also foresees Ire from abroad for him.
“Bi won ba rin irn iya

Bi won ba moju ise wolu
Oju koju ni won nmu wo won
Eni keni ni won nte fun won
Igbakigba ni won fi nbomi fun won
Dia fun Olomo-mimi
Ti nsawo lo sode Iwere
Ebo ni won ni ko se
O gbebo o rubo
Nje olomo-mimi jowo o
Olomo-mimi
Iri too ri la fi rubo re o
Olomo-mimi jowo o”
Meaning:
2. Ifa foresees ire of longevity for a particular child. Ifa says he/she will not die
prematurely; he/she will live to old age. The parents should propitiate Egbe for
him/her.
Ebo: 3 Roosters, 3 pigeons, 3 guinea fowls, money.
“Irun sasasa ni o joorun o p’ori

Atari pogbala ni o joorun o p’agbon isale
Aba ere ojude ni o joorun payi italede gbgangba
Dia fun Orore
Ti yoo j’oloja lawujo omo eye
Won ni ko rubo
O gbebo, o rubo
Nje orore-rore omo eye
Mi o setan ti n oku o omo eye
Orore-rore omo eye
Mi o setan ti n o ku omo eye
Orore-rore omo eye”.
Meaning:
3. The owner of this Ifa should exercise patience; he should never be in a hurry to
achieve success. His destiny does not favour haste. He will still be successful
in life. There will still come a child, his name shall be Makanjuola, he is a child
of awo/Ifa.
Ebo: Pigeon, hen, guinea fowl, money and to propitiate Ifa.
“Ejika nii m’orun pega

Dia fun Makanjuola
Tii somo bibi inu Agbonniregun
Eyi ti ntorun bo wale aye
Ebo ni won ko ru
Ifa o ni ku run logun odun
Ifa o ni ku run logbon osu
Ero ti yoo somo Ikin
Ki e ma ma kanju”.
Meaning:
4. Ifa says that a particular woman who should offer ebo so that she does not
have her complexion blemished. She should not attempt to bleach her
complexion lest she will have herself to blame.
Ebo: 2 Guinea fowls, 2 hens, money.
“Toto gbegan
Ab’awo lololo
Dia fun Otolo-Gbeje
To ti nti ikole orun bo wale aye
Ebo ni won ni o wa se
Sebi dudu la bi o
Nigba wo lo p’awo da”.
Meaning:
Iwori Ogunda (Iwori Aweda)
1. Ifa forsees ire aje (wealth) and child bearing for a couple. They offer ebo in
respect of this.
Ebo: Pigeon, rooster (for man).

Pigeon, hen (for woman).
“Iwori Aweda
Eda o gbo oogun
Ebo ni Ifa ni ka maa se
Dia fun won ni Ideja, omo ore meji
Won nfekun sunrahun tomo
Won ni ki won rubo
Won gbebo, won rubo
Ore owo
Asegbe omo
Iworo sope
E wa ba ni jebutu ire
Jebutu ire laa ba ni lese Ope”.
Meaning:
2. Ifa says there is a stubborn child around the place where this Odu is revealed.
The child should do itenifa.
Ebo: He-goat, goat, hen, rats, fish, money. (The he-goat is for the ebo, while
the she goat is for Ifa.
“Iwori da igi ope awo Olo

Dia fun Olo
Olo nfekun sunrahun omo
Won ni ko rubo”
Meaning:
(Ifa warns a particular woman not to think too much about having children
alone, she only needs to pray for good caring and upbringing of the children.)
3. Ifa warns a particular couple not to stand as a guarantor for anybody so that it
will not become problems for them. If they have stood as aguarantor for some
body, they should offer ebo in order not to have problem as a result of the act.
Ebo: He-goat.
Esu: He-goat.
“Iwo nda
Iwo nle
Dia fun Pepeye(duck)
O nlo se oniduro fun Etu (guinea fowl)”
Meaning:
4. Ifa foresees ire. It says that things are not presently comfortable for the owner
of this Ifa. That he/she should not worry, things will still become better and
comfortable.
Ebo: 4 Okete (big rats), pigeon, hen and rooster. Two of the okete are for Ifa.
Note: Ifa doesn’t need blood for now.
“Ayele l’Egba
Ogborogodo awo ale Ife
K’awo ma p’ohun awo da awo ile Olofin
Dia fun Olofin
Ni kotopo kaa kerindinlogun
Nijo to nfoju kanminu ogun
Won ni ko rubo
E sope Ifa gb’ern
Okete n’Ifa gba
E sope Ifa gb’eran”.
Meaning:
Ogunda-Ogbe (Ogundabede)
1. Ifa foresees Ire, Ifa says this person should make ebo and fee Egbe Orun
(astra-mate) and procure their shrine. Ifa says, if the shrine is to be done, it
should be done without sand. Ifa foresees plenty of Ire.
Ebo: Melon cake (akara-egusi), Igba (garden egg), pigeons 4, Roosters 4,

hens 4.
Isefa: Melon cake, Igba. The verse shall be chanted on them and buried.
Egbe: Rooster, hen, fruits, honey etc.
“Ponripon a bidi pon

Yariya a bidi ya
Ope eluju a bidi ragbamu ragbamu
Dia fun Olu-Ogan
Omo a gbaro tutu bodi tori omo
Won ni ko rubo – o rubo
Olu-Ogan di onile aje
Yaya, ka sai wa donile yaya”.
Meaning:
“Ponripon a bidi pon (name of a sage)

Yariya a bidi ya (name of a sage)
The base of palm tree is mighty
These were the awos that made Ifa for Olu-Ogan
One who fenced itself with hills
When it was looking for child to bear
It was asked to make ebo, it complied
Olu-Oga became the owner of the wealth
Yaya, it must become the owner of the boil”.
Story:
Olu-Ogan was in dare need of a child, this is because of defenceless,

people could not allow its children to survive. This makes it to consult Ifa
and Ifa advices it to build a wall round itself as protection against hoopoe
enemies. This he did, and nothing happen to it and its children.
2. Ifa foresees Ire aje, wealth, Ifa advices him/her to make ebo. Ifa says the
person should watch for a new moon in heaven and feed it with one bitter kola.
Ifa says he/she will become prosperous in that month. But, he/she should not
be too excited about the money.
Ebo: 10 pigeons, 10 roosters, 200 bitter kola

Esu: One rooster.
“Lekeleke o yin dudu awo olomo yindin

Agbigbo nla a fiwo ragajigi legan
Dia fun Gbagaroko
Tii o took la waye bi Oba ereke
Tela rook, Temi tan, temi tise
Mo j’egba orogbo loko
Tela rook, temi tan, temi tise
Mo je gburu owo loko
Owenewene aje be lod aje njeun”
Meaning:
“Egret does not lay black egg the sage of multiple child bearer
Big hoopoe walks majestically in the bush
Cast Ifa for Gbagaroko
Who will become wealthy out of forum wori
He complied
Tela-roko my poverty has gone
I stumble on plenty of money in the farm”
Story:
Gbagaroko went to Awo to know what Ifa has in stock for him in the
year, the Awo told him that he will be prosperous that year, but he
should make ebo, he compiled. One day as he laboured in the farm of
his Master, because, the normal practice was that, no one keeps money
at home, but goes to the bush to bury it. His leg enter a pit, but he felt
that there is something in the pit, he dugged it and found that it is
money. He took it home and begins to spend it lavishly. The people
became of suspicious of him, especially in his song that he saw the
money in the bush. They reported him to Oba. Oba summoned him, but
Esu to him that, he should tell the Oba that what he said was not money
but orogbo that he said.
3. Ifa advices this person to make ebo against illness. Ifa says the person must
not eat roster or snail. This is Eewo for Ogundabede for life. But, if mere
consultation, the person should ask Ifa for the duration of time.
Ebo: He-goat, native white chalk, money.
“Oko etile ladie le ro

Adie wona akitan sunwon-sunwon
Ehinkule ni igbidu adie
Dia fun Olomo-Yooyoo (illness)
O ntile orun row aye
A mo e o ya maa lo, (Arun)
A mo e o ya maa lo”
Meaning:
Hen/Rooster could only be found at home

Hen/Rooster could not go to refuse dump to play
The best place you could find hen/rooster playing is the
backyard of the house
Cast Ifa for Olomoyooyoo – illness
When it was coming from heaven to the world
It was adviced to make ebo
It complied
Your tricks has been discovered – Arun
Go away from here”.
4. Ifa says this person should put Olodumare first in whatever he does. So that
he/she could be successful. Olodumare is the giver of life etc. No other Diety
doe that. They all take our requests to Him for acceptance. Do not be proud or
pretend to know all.
Ebo: He-goat, pigeon, money

Ori: Ask Ifa for this
Ifa: Ask Ifa for this
“Ibaba dun gbe

Ikoko dun rin
Ti a ba mba Oninure ire rin
Oyin a ta si wa lowo
Oyin a ta si wa lenu
Dia fun Orunmila
Baba nse ohun gbogbo nkan ko yanri
Won ni ko pada seyin lo yan Olodumare ni Baba
He complied
Nje gba mi o Eleda mi
Iwon ni mo gboju le
Gba mi o Eleda mi Iwo ni mo fehinti
Enikan kii f’ehin ti Olodumare
Koju ko tii”.
Meaning:
It is good for one to live gently

It is good for one to walk proudlessly
Whe one is associated with a kind hearted person
Ones life become peaceful and serenity
When everything He did was unsuccessful
He was advised to go back
And acknowledge the Almighty power of Olodumare
He complied
Save me Olodumare
You are my creator
It is you I put my trust in
It is you I lean on
No one lean on Olodumare
And put that person to shame”.
Owonrin Otura (Owonrin Elejigbo)
1. Ifa foresees ire, Ifa advises the person to make ebo, so that his/her wishes may
manifest. Ifa says the person is planning to go to a place. Ifa says the place
shall be comfortable for the person.
Ifa also advices a lady that wants to marry, that the place shall be peaceful for
her.
Ebo: 4 pigeons, 4 hens, 4 roosters, palm-oil, money.
“Jigi-ala p’omi la poro

Dia fun Ewu
Ewu sawo lo s’ode Ejigbo (a town in Osun State)
Jigi-ala o raa mi o
Ewu lo lode Ejigbo”
Meaning:
“Jigi-ala draws water from porch

Cast Ifa for Ewu
When going to the land of Ejigbo
She was asked to make ebo
He complied
Jigi-ala the great sage
Ewu now become the owner of Ejigbo”.
Story:
Ewu wanted to know if Ejigbo she intended to go woul be peaceful to

her, so she sought the service of the Jigi-ala to divine for her. Jigi-ala
divine and she was told to make ebo and the place was just the place
pre-destined for her. She made the ebo and she was happy about the
outcome of the whole thing.
2. Ifa foresees ire, Ifa advices her to make ebo, and feed Osun. Ifa foresees ire
omo (child bearing) for any barren women.
Ebo: 4 hens, money, 4 pigeons

Osun: Hen, Akara, Palm-Oil, Gin, Kolanut and bitter kola
“Owonrin ontura
Owonrin ontura
Dia fyb Abejiwaye
Tii nse yeye Osun
O fekun surahun omo
Esungun o
Ile Osun o gbaye”.
Meaning:
“Owonrin ontura
Owonrin ontura
Cast Ifa for Abejiwaye
Who happened to be Osun’s mother
When she was looking for a child to bear
She was adviced to make ebo
She complied”
Story:
Abejiwaye was barren for many years, she went for consultation with Ifa,
Ifa told her to make ebo and feed Osun. She complied and begoth
many children.
3. Ifa foresees ire, Ifa says there is a lady here, Ifa advices her to weave her hair
to Suku, traditional styles always. Ifa says she has a bag she always travel
with, she should make ebo with it so that she may not loose the bag with
valuable items that will put her to shame.
Ebo: 4 roosters, 4 pigeons, 3 hens, money and bag.

Esu: Rooster (Akuko)
“Ajo fori jo
Ajo fese jo
Ajo fese meyin wole degere
Dia fun Onisuku
O rowa Osa
Onisuku rowa o san o
Oro itiju ma ni”
Meaning:
“Ajo dances with the head

Ajo dances with the legs
Ajo dances with legs moving on the ground
Cast Ifa for Onisuku
When she was going to Owa-Osan
She failed
Onisuku goes to Owa-Osan
Where she is going to be put to shame”
Story:
Onisuku wanted to travel to Owa-Osan for her business. She went for
Ifa consultation she was told to make ebo with the bags, she refused.
After she has bought all her goods and put them in that bag,
unknowingly to her, the bag got stolen by unknown person. And she
was put to shame.
4. Ifa foresees ire, Ifa says there is a wedding ceremony to be done here, Ifa says
they should make ebo, if they want it to go smoothly without calamity and
casualty. Ifa is against being over joyous.
Ebo: He-goat, pigeon, rooster, money
“Igi yi la baa ge
Laba pagada
Dia fun Orere
Nijo ti o nlo se aya Elejigbo
Dia fun Elejigbo
Onlo re soko Orere
Won ni kan rubo
Orere nikan ni be leyin ti mebo”.
Oturupon – Iwori
1. Ifa foresees child bearing for him/her, Ifa says there is a woman, Ifa warns her
not to marry any man of the same town, village etc. So that she may have
children as soon as possible.
Ebo: Hen 4, Rooster 4, Eyele 4, Owo

Ifa: Hen, Ewure, Rat 4, Fish 4, Pig
“Ponlawiri ponlawiri
Dia fun Aferemojo
O nsunkun omo lo sode Egba
Nile alake nitori omo
Omo yoyo ni toolo (pig)
Omo yoyo ni toolo
Omo sun ni waju
Omo sun lehin
Omo yoyo ni t’oolo”
Meaning:
“Ponlawiri ponlawir (name of a sage)

Cast Ifa fun Aferemojo (Animal)
When she was crying to Egba for not having a child
She complied
Pig always begeth multiple children
Pig is known to begeth multiple children”
Story:
Aferemojo was barren for some years. She had married many men in
her village to the extent that no one wanted to marry her again; it was
because of this she went to Awo, who told her that she is not destined to
marry in her village, but she should go far from the place to a place she
is not known. She complied and was blessed with many children.
2. Ifa foresees victory, Ifa says he/she should make ebo and feed Eegungun
(Ancestral spirits).
Ebo: Ada (cutlass) 2, He-goat 2, money

Eegungun: Cutlass, he-goat, rooster etc.
Sefunsefun a f’erin sekeseke

Dia fun Eegungun
Toun Efuru (load on Eegun)
Won jo sota
Eyin o gbon o
Eyin o moran
Eyin o ri ori Efuru lori eegun kere”
Meaning:
“White chalk producers are always happy.

Casted Ifa for Eegungun
And Efuru
When they were both enemies of each other
They were advised to make ebo
It was only Eegun that made the ebo
Behold my people
Come and see the head of Efuru on Eegun”.
Story:
Eegungun and Efuru were long standing enemies. How to overcome
Efuru has always been a problem for Eegun, because of this he went to
seek the service of Awo, who asked him to make ebo and feed his head.
He complied.
One day Esu asked Eegun to beheaded Efuru, Eegun complied. Esu
asked Eegun to be carrying the head all about. Eegun complied. Efuru
is the tray on the head of Eegun.
3. Ifa foresees long life for this person, Ifa says, the person should make ebo. Ifa
says this person has a flowing gown, Ifa says the person should be wearing it
after Isefa has been made onto it.
Ebo: He-goat, Rooster, Pigeon, Money

Isefa: The Iye that was made ebo with shall be sprinkle on the flowing gown
and wear.
“O ri reku-reku
Bi abuke fehin se eyele
Dia fun Baba-Elewu japati
O tile orun row aye
Kiku (etc) ma pa baba elewu japati – Erigialo”
Meaning:
“If looks diminutive

As if a hunch-back protect a pigeon
Cast Ifa for Baba-Elewu Japati (man with flowing gown)
When he was coming to this world from heaven
He was asked to make ebo – He complied
May death (etc) not kill Baba-Elewu Japati, Erigialo”.
Story:
Baba-Elewu-Japati wanted to come to this world from heaven, he has

been hearing of people of this world about their misdemeanour. This
made him to seek Ifa advice and Ifa told him to make ebo and always
wear his flowing gown as protection. He complied.
4. Ifa foresees break through for the person. Ifa says some people have been a
clog on the person way of progress. Ifa advices the person to make ebo and
feed his/her ancestors with rams. Ifa advices that by doing this regularly, the
person shall be having success all the way.
Ebo: Ram (Agbo) 2, Rooster, Pigeon, Money

Ancestor: Ram, Kolanut, Gin
“Oturupon lawiri
Ile igbin gba igbin
Odede ahun o gbolojo miran
Awo Erin dia fun Erin
O nlo goke baba re
Pere la r’erin
Erin ma ti goke alo”.
Meaning:
Oturupon lawiri (name of a sage)

The shell of a snail is mainly for snail
Whilst no one shares the shell of Tortoise with it
The sage of Erin (Elephan) made Ifa for Elephant
When people denied Elephant of its inheritance
No one knows how Elephant got inheritance”
N.B
It is a taboo to pay obedience before
(1) one learn or recite the Odu if it is revealed.

(2) Whenever this Odu is revealed either by Ikin or Opele.
The whole Ikin or Opele must be thrown in the water or thrown outside if
water is not around before the Babalawo starts to recite it.

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Ebo: 2 He-goats (Obuko), 10 Local Pins (Abe Ikoti), 2 Pigeons (Eyele),

“Idin Yeku yekete

Ebo: 2 Guinea fowls (Etu), Money (Owo) for ebo.

Ifa: 4 hens, 4 rats, 4 fish.

“Sakasaka lomo kekere fi nkofa

Ebo: Obuko for ebo.

Ebo: He-goat, Pigeon, Money.

Ebo: Etu (Guinea fowl), Ewure (Goat), Igbin (Snail).

“Kitikiti ni won nduro nigbo

Ebo: 6 Hens, 6 Pigeons, Money.

Ebo: Shea-butter, Palm Oil, Pigeon, Hen

Ebo: Goat, Hen, Rat, Fish, Pigeon, Money

Ifa: Goat, Hen, Oole (Beans Pudding), Rat, Fish

“Ona tooro tara maya

Ebo: 4 Irukere (horse tail); 4 roosters, 4 pigeons, money. After ebo, 3

“Igi agunde ni nfoju jo agba

Ebo: 4 Guinea fowls, 2 pigeons, money

“Ose Olosun e daa sile

Ebo: 4 wite pigeons, 4 guinea fowls, money

5. Ki onifa yii ma se okanjuwa. Bi olori kan ni o je, ki o ma se okanjuwa rara, ki o

“Ka wo igba eni

“A ti mu okin je olori eye o

“Okere ni o se sese ese ni kaa Agotun

“Bi a ba rubo gin-in-gin-in

9. Ki enikan rubo alagbeeda, ki o sora ki o ma ba eeyan da owo papo.

Ebo: Etu, Eyele, Owo, Eku, Eja, epo lati fi bo’fa

“See efun, See Osun

11. Ko rubo ki o ma baa ri aare. Ti aare naa ba ti de ko rubo. Ko le gbadun. Ki

“Ifa wii, o lo di kutukutu nji

“Saa Ofa ni ojo lominu

“Oro ti won nso niwaju ile

Omo kan wa nibe, Obinrin ni Aya Ifa. Ko ma bofa.

Ki onifa yi rubo ase ti. Ko rubo ki ire ma bo mo lowo. Ire Obinrin.

Isu 16, Igbin 16, Etu 4, Eyele, Owo.

Ko bo Esu, Aso kan wa lowo re ko fi rubo, ada

“Waa sere omo olohun

Iko weri re - ire ola. Etu

Ko rubo Isegun Ota. Ota po, won fe paa ni.

Ebo: He-goat, Guinea Fowl, Big Rat (Okete), Palm-Oil.

“Ase lasee dii

Ebo: 3 Guinea fowl, 3 hens, etc

Ebo: Osun (artwood) Kolanut, Bitter Kola, Money

Ifa: 4 rats, 4 fish

“Iwori gosun sawo odo poroporo

Ebo: 2 goats, pigeon

“Iwori gosun sowo odo poroporo

Ebo: He-Goat, camwood, palm oil

“Iwori gosun sowo odo poroporo

Ebo: Agbo (ram), 4 roosters, palm oil

“Iwori gosun sowo odo poroporo

Irete Ogunda (Irete Odunjo, Irete Aaya, Irete Ontegbo)

Ebo: 7 Pigeons, he-goat, hen and money.

Ebo: He-goat, pigeon, etc.

Ebo: 2 Roosters, 2 pigeons, money.

“Eni ara iyo-te-won-de

Ebo: He-goat, 3 pigeons, Palm-oil

“Ohun ire ni yoo Ifa lapo

Ebo: Rooster, pigeon

“Opakapaka ba won s’ogba lorun Ope

Ebo: Rooster, pigeon, money

“Oparun sigi mode e sin

Ebo: 2 Roosters, hen, 2 pigeons, money.

1. Ifa foresees prosperity.