IWORI OGUNDA

1. Ifa says it promises victory for you. You shall be a leader

whom other people will be following. As a leader, people
will attempt to gang up against you, but on every attempt
you shall triumph. Ifa also foresees a very high honour for
you. All you need to do is to offer ebo for honour with one
ram, one cutlass, one knife, 2 roosters and money.
One of the roosters will be used to feed Esu, the other will
be used to feed Ogun. One Aguntan (ewe) will be used to
propitiate your Ori.
On this, Ifa says:

Ejo ti araye ba da ti
Ero orun nii daa
Dia fun Asorin
Tii yoo je Oloja Lawujo igi oko
A m’Asunrin j’oloja
Gbogbo Igi Oko
E teyin wa, e wa sin
Gbogbo Igi Oko

Translation
A case that is not well decided by Human Being
The heavenly beings will give the right judgement
This was the declaration of Ifa to Asorin tree
When he was going to be king of all the forest
trees
Asorin has been made a king
All trees of the forest come and pay your respect
All trees of the forest
Come and pay your homage

2. Ifa says you need to propitiate the spirits of your dead

ones. You should also offer ebo for wealth with 2 rams,
money a basket of eko (corn meal). One of these rams
will be used to feed the spirit of your dead father, grand
 father or great grand father the other one will be used for
the ebo proper. The leaves of the eko will be deposited at
the spot where the spirit of the father is propitiated.
Your wealth is a divine blessing and it is the spirit of your
father that will facilitate this. On this Ifa says:

Omila Awo Ajaniwarun

Dia fun Orunmila
Ti Ire o lale ni Ile Baba re
Nje kilo pe kire o lale nile mi o
Omila
Ifa lo pe kire o lale nile mi o
Omila

Translation
Omila the Awo of Ajaniwarun
Cast Ifa for Orunmila
When Ire was about to take a firm root in his
father’s compound
Who declares Ire to come to my house
Omila
It is Ifa that orders Ire to my house
Omila

3. Ifa says there is a pregnant woman close to you. She

needs to offer ebo because of the Baby in her tummy.
The baby inside her tummy is a boy. This ebo must be
offered for safe delivery of the baby. The baby boy should
however be named Fasola. That is his name right from
heaven. Items for the Ebo are: 3 roosters, 3 hens, 8 rats
and 8 fish and money.
Ifa should be fed, and the boy should undergo Itenifa.
(Your own name is also Fasola). On this, Ifa says:

Aase gadagba Awo Atalede

Dia fun Fasola
Tii somo Iwori Aweda
Owo ile yii nko o?
Ti Fasola ni o
Omo Iwori Aweda
Aya ile yii nko o?
Ti Fasola ni
 Omo Iwori Aweda
Omo ile yii nko o ?
Ti Fasola ni o
Omo Iwori Aweda
Ire gbogbo Ile yii nko o?
Ti Fasola ni o
Omo Iwori Aweda

Translation
Aase gadagada Awo Atalede (The big wide gate
is the Awo of the main entrance)
This was Ifa’s declaration to Fasola
The offspring of Iwori-Ogunda
Who owns the wealth in this house?
It is Fasola, the offspring of Iwori-Ogunda
Who owns the wife (wives) in this house?
It is Fasola, the child of Iwori-Ogunda
Who owns the children in this house?
It is Fasola
The offspring of Iwori Aweda
Who owns all the Ire in this house?
It is Fasola
The offspring of Iwori Aweda

4. Ifa warns that you should not adopt illegal means to look
for money. You should also not be greedy. Ifa says, you
should not be too much in a hurry to make it in life, as you
will be able to achieve all your desires steadily. On this,
you have to offer ebo with all edible items, 2 brooms,
money. After the ebo, one of the brooms will be given to
you. You will be sweeping with it. On this, Ifa says:

Iroko eluju nii fori sokun

Nii fara sode
Dia fun Olomo Lasikiti-Siriki
Ti ntorunbo waye
Eni to fe Aje e ni
Ifa ni w ma ma kanju
Igba Omida
E sikiti wa, o w wa gb’owo
Igba Omidan

Translation
 It is Iroko of the wilderness that hides it head
And exposes its body
Cast Ifa for Olomo Lasikiti Siriki
When coming from heaven to the world
He who want wealth
Ifa warns you not to be in haste
200 spinsters
Come in groups and take your brooms for sweeping
200 spinsters

5. Ifa foresees an all encompassing Ire for you. The later

part of your life will be very interesting, rewarding and
successful. It is your Egbe that needs to be fed before
you realise you potential. They are the ones changing
your fortunes to misfortunes. You have to offer ebo to
ward this off. The material for the ebo include: all edible
items, these will be in a bowl, sponge, soap, camwood
and money. The sponge soap and camwood will also be
put in the bowl and the bowl will be placed by Iroko tree.
On this, Ifa says:

Ori buruku ni o gbose

Iwori wonda ni o gbo kanyinkan
Dia fun e o Mogba-ti-mo-yan-an
Ti ntorun bo waye
O dele aye tan, oju Ire gbogbo lo npon
Won ni ko sa kale ebo ni sise
O gbebo, o rubo
Alaje, Alaya, Olomo nlaje, nlaya, nlomo nnire
Mo o tii ni o
Talo Mogba
Talo Mogba mo yn temi si?
Talo Mogba

Translation
Bad destiny cannot be cleansed with soap
Ill-luck does not disappear with scrubbing the
head with sponge
This was Ifa’s declaration for O-Mogba-ti-mo-yan-
an (No one knows when I choose my destiny)
When coming to the world
When he got to the world, he was in need/want of
all Ire
 He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
I have gotten wealth
I have gotten spouse
I have gotten children
I have gotten all Ire
Who knows?
Who knows the time my destiny would manifest?

6. Ifa says you will have many children. Your father has
many children and none of you is very successful. All of
you came to this world with empty heads. If your father is
still alive, his head has gone back to heaven. You have to
offer one ram, money as ebo.
Also, one ram will be used to propitiate the spirit of your
dead father. If he is alive, the ram will be used to
propitiate his Ori. On this, Ifa says:

Apari ni o ri abe ko too pari

Okunrun ni o ri opa ko too dide
Dia fun ese kan soso Iwori
To bimo to po
Ti okankan o lori
Ese kan soso Iwori
To bimo to po
Ti o lori
Baba a mi gb’agbo
Koro mi le lori o
Agbo ree iyee

Translation
A bald-headed man does not need any blade to
get a clean shave
The sick never uses walking stick to get well
This was Ifa’s declaration to Iwori
Who gave birth to many children
And none of them is successful
Behold! It is Iwori
Who has many children
And none is successful
My father, please take this ram
 And let me be successful
Let me accomplish my heart’s desires
Agbo reee iyee! Here is my ram

7. Ifa says you are apprehensive over an issue. Ifa says you
should not entertain doubt as Ifa says that you are going
to enjoy rest of mind on the issue. You are going to enjoy
rest on the issue. You have to offer ebo with 4 pigeons,
money in four places, 2 cow tails, ram, ram’s skin and
money. An Irukere will be made with one of the cow tails
and handed over to you. You will take this with you to the
river bank where you will propitiate your father’s spirit (if
dead), with a ram, ram’s skin. That is, the spirit of your
father must be propitiated by the river side. On this, Ifa
says:

Iwori wonda omo ologbun-jogbun

To ba se ile wa
Nba re je temi
Ma ko Iru meji lowo
Ma ko tiemi
Ma ko tiemi
Ma ni ara Iwaju
E ya wa, wo see mi
Ero eyin, e ya wa wo se mi
Dia fun Olota ODo
Omo Arogedegubu wonu omi
Orin: Ara Iwaju, e wa, e wa wo see mi
Ero eyin, e wa wo see mi

Translation
Iwori Wonda (Iwori-Ogunda) the offspring of He
who has a bigger drainer
If it were to be in our home
I would have gone for my own title
I will hold two cowtails majestically
I will beckon on those before me
To come and access my performance
I will equally call on people coming behind
To come and access my performance
These were the declarations of Ifa to Olota Odo
(the offspringof those who dressed majestically to
perform rituals)
 Song: Those ahead of me please come and access me
And those coming behind, come and access my
performance

8. Ifa says there is a fair complexioned woman that is close

to you. Ifa says that you should offer ebo to guide/prevent
the woman from having an Abiku. On this, Ifa says you
should offer ebo with Obuko/Akuko, rooster/cock and
money. There is the need to make a special soap which
the woman will use to bath once in a stream. The sponge
will be thrown into the stream after the bath. On this, Ifa
says:

Ori buruku ni o gbo’se

Iwonda ni o gbo kanyinkanyin
Oro eda i ba gbon kanyinkanyin
Mba jawe Ifa kan
Ma fi wee
Dia fun Amoloja
Tii seya Abiku
Won ni ko sa kale ebo ni sise

Translation
Bad destiny can not be amended by mere
washing/bathing with soap
ill-luck cannot be scrubbed clean with sponge
If human destiny are amendable by mere
washing/bathing with soap and sponge
I would have made a very potent Ifa preparations
to bath with
These were Ifa’s declarations to Amoloja (the fair
complexion woman)
The mother of Abiku – a child destined to die
young
She was advised to offer ebo

9. Ifa says, people have written you off. They were of the
opinion that you can never prosper in life. Ifa says, you
should exercise patience and that you shall prosper to the
amazement of everybody, if you can offer ebo with 2
roosters, 2 pigeon, 2 guinea fowls and money. On
this, Ifa says:
 Ori buruku ni o gbose
Iwori Aweda, o gbo kanyinkanyin
Dia fun eni ti a Ndadii
Ti yoo bo waa doloro lola
Ebo ni won ni ko wa se
O gbebo, o rubo

Translation
Bad destiny is not amendable with washing with
soap
It luck cannot respond to bathing with sponge
This was Ifa’s declaration to he who had been
written off as a never-do-well
Who shall become wealthy in the near future
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied

10. Ifa says that Egbe icon must be made for you. There must
also be a big bowlike calabash to be filled with aadun,
Ireke-Sugarcane, Ogede-Banana, Epa –Groundnut, small
calabash. There is also the need to offer ebo with 2
roosters, palmoil and money. On this, Ifa says:

Ka tesuru bopo
Ka togede boyo
Dia fun Abomo Jingin
Ti nsunkun pe ire toun pe lorun o
Ebo ni won ni ko wa se
Nje Jingin-Jingin gbedemuke o
A yoo foro yii rerin-in gbedemuke

Translation
Let’s dip esuru (Pennisetum purpureums) into
palm oil
And dip Ogede (banana) into salt
Cast Ifa for Abomojigin (One who has many lively
children)
When she was lamenting that her Ire over stayed
in heaven
She was asked to offer ebo
 Oh Jingin-Jingin (relax and rejoice)
Gbedemuke
We shall all rejoice over this issue in the nearest
future

11. Ifa says you should offer ebo against being unnecessarily
implicated on issue(s) you knew nothing about. There is
an unfortunate person that is close to you, you have to
offer ebo with 3 roosters 1 he-goat and money. One of
the roosters will be used to feed Esu. On this, Ifa says:

Ol’ori buruku mumi o pa a l’ori

Okuugbe j’ogede, o ha a l’orun
Won ni ki okuugbe f’ehinti ka yo ogede
Ikoti se mo l’ofun
Dia fun Ol’ori buruku
Ti nt’orun bo wa’le aye
Ebo ni won ni ko se
Olori buruku ni ohun o l’ebo o ru
Nje ki olori buruku ma koo ba mi
Mo ti yaa sun si’waju

Translation
An unfortunate person drinks water and it goes
through his wind pipe
A controversial person eats banana and it got
stuck to his throat
He was asked to lean his back so that the
banana can be removed
The needle breaks right inside his throat
These were Ifa’s declarations for Olori buruku
(He who is destined to be unfortunate)
When he was coming to the world
He was asked to offer ebo
He said he is not interested in offering any ebo
Oh! the unfortunate, do not inflict me with your
misfortunes
I have moved far away from you

12. Ifa says that two individuals need to offer ebo so that
these people can be blessed with children. These people
should give the issue of having children their priority than
 wealth. They should also propitiate their Ori. Materials to
be used for ebo include 4 rats, 4 fish, 2 hens and
money. On this, Ifa says:

Iwori wonda-wonda
Dia fun Ori owo-dun
A bu fun Ori Omo-dun
Won ni ki won sakaale, ebo ni sise
Ero Ipo, Ero Ofa
Eyin e mo pe Ori omo dun ju t’olowo lo

Translation
Iwori Aweda
Cast Ifa for the Ori who believes in wealth
And also cast for the Ori who believes in children
Both of them were asked to offer ebo
The people of Ipo
The people of Ofa
Behold! Children rank higher than wealth

13. Ifa says the owner of this Odu should offer ebo of
longevity. It is when he/she is alive that he/she can talk of
any other goodies of life. Ifa assures this person that
when there is life there is hope. All good things of life will
be given to him/her. Materials for ebo include. 1 he-goat
and money. On this, Ifa says:

Orogbo ko see mu s’eke ile

Obi abata ko see mu se okute
Dia fun Emi
Ti nlo ree je Oloja l’awujo ara
A mu Emi j’Oloja Ifa
Gbogbo ara, e ya wa e wa sin
Gbogbo ara

Translation
Orogbo (Garcinia kola) cannot be used as rafter
Obi abata (ficus glumosa) cannot be used as a
beam
Dia fun Emi, Life
When going to be the king of the Body
 Behold! Life has been crowned as the head of
the body
All parts of the body come and pay homage
All parts of the body

14. Ifa assures you of adequate protection. Ifa also says that
you will command respect from your fellow human being.
You need to offer ebo with 3 roosters or 1 he-goat,
Abere Oporo, Needles –3 packets and money. On this,
Ifa says:

Iwo nda
Iwo nle
Iwo ntile le kokooko bi Ota
Dia fun Tete
O ntorun bo wale aye
Dia fun Dagunro
O nt’orun bo w’aye
Ebo ni won ni ki won wa se
Dagunro nikan nii be l’eyin
Ti nm’ebo
Nje Dagunro o se e je o
Ije ti e je Tete
E ma je Dagunro

Translation
Iwo nsa }
Iwo nle } Iwori Aweda
Iwori Ogunda put his feet on the ground and it was
as strong as pebble
This was Ifa’s declaration for Tete (Amaranthus
Spp)
When coming from heaven to the world
Same was also declared for Dagunro (Alternanthera
repens)
When coming to the world
They were asked to offer ebo
It was only Dagunro that complied
Behold Dagunro is exempted from human
consumption
The way that tete is consumed
Dagunro cannot be eaten in like manner
15. Ifa says you need to wash your head at the stream for
thing to change for better for you. A special soap and
sponge will be prepared for you to do this “head bath”.
This will be the head of “Eda” rat, the head of Emo rat
Awede leaves and soap will be pounded together for this
bath. This will be done after you might have offered an all-
encompassing ebo with 2 roosters, 2 guinea fowl, 2
hen, 2 pigeons, 2 bottles of palmoil. On this, Ifa says:

Iwori wonda
Iwori wonle
Iwori tie le kokooko bi ota
Dia fun Iwori
Ti nlo ree weri Ogunda
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O we’ri emo, emo mo
Iwori, Ifa ni yoo we’ri Ogunda Ire
Kinni yoo we’rii mi fun mi
Awede Weleke
Ifa ni yoo we’rii mi fun mi o
Awede Weleke

Translation
Iwori Wonda } Iwori Ogunda
Iwori Wonle }
Iwori who is as strong as pebble
Cast Ifa for Iwori
When going to bath Ogunda’s head
He was asked to offer ebo
He complied
He did same for eda (grey rat)
Its life changed for good
Iwori, it is Ifa that changed Ogunda’s bad destiny
to good
It did same for emo (brown rat)
Its life changed for good
Iwori, it is Ifa that changed Ogunda’s bad destiny
to good
Who will change my destiny for the better?
Awede, weleke
Ifa is the one that will change my destiny for
better
16. Ifa advises you no to turn you back away from Isese. All
your good things of life are embedded in Isese. If you turn
away from Isese there will be a lot of problems in your life.
You have to feed Orisanla with he-goat, 16 snails, lot of
Ori, shea butter and also offer ebo with money. On this,
Ifa says:

Iwori Aweda, Eda o gb’oogun

Ebo ni’fa ni ka maa se
Dia fun Oganjobi
Ti yoo ko esin Oosa sile
Ti yoo lo maa bo Baba oni baba
Laimo wipe eegun el’eegun kii gbe baba elomii
Ebe kan ni mo maa be o
Bi’ke o ba ti yo o
K’ese sa na
Ebe kan ree nma be o

Translation
Iwori Aweda
One’s destiny is not amendable with strong
charms
Instead Ifa advised us to use ebo to amend it
This was Ifa’s declaration to Oganjobi
Who declared he would not worship Orisa again
And choose to worship other people’s ancestors
Unknown to him that another person’s ancestor
does not give one support
I will only plead for pardon
On one of my predicaments
If the hunch back refused to go
Let the crippled legs straightened

OWONRIN OSA
1. Ifa says there are lots of goodies for you away from where
you were born. Whenever you go on business trip outside
your domain, you shall thrive. When this success
emerged, there would be a serious conspiracy and
discrimination against you by the indigenes of your area of
location. For resounding victory on this, Ifa says you
should offer ebo with 2 roosters, 2 hens and money.
On this, Ifa says:

Onile nii san’wo

Ki Alejo o too san’wo
Dia fun Ogo
Tii s’awo re’le Iseyin
Ogo kii s’ara Iseyin
Awo lo se de’be o

Translation
The host washes his hand
Before the Guest
This was Ifa’s advice to Ogo
When embarking on Ifa business to Iseyin
Behold! Ogo is not an indigene of Iseyin
He came on Ifa mission to the land

2. Ifa advises you to offer ebo against six evil principalities

so that you can overcome these heavenly forces. The
principalities are: Iku - Death, Arun - Affliction, Ejo -
Contention, Ofo - Loss, Obaluaye and Iyami – Witches.
The ebo materials include. 6 crabs, 6 roosters, 6
bottles of palmoil, 6 earthen plates and money.
On this, Ifa says:

Kinni kan nbe ninu ogan

O ndun mahuru-mahuru
Kini kan nbe ni nimu ogan
O ndun mahuru mahere
Bi o pani je, ko pani je
Bi o ba si ni pani je
Ko ye dun mahuru-mahere le’ni l’ori mo
Dia fun Orunmila Ifa nbe laarin ota mefa
Iku gba’kan o maa lo o, ogba’kan ngb’akan
 Arun gba’kan o maa lo o, o gba’kan ngb’akan
Ejo gba’kan o maa lo o, ogba’kan ngb’akan
Ofo gba’kan o maa lo o, ogba’kan ngb’akan
Obaluaye gba’kan o maa lo o, ogba’kan ngbakan
Eyin Iyami gba’kan o maa lo o, ogbakan ngbakan

Translation
There is something inside the ant hill
That is making a fearful sound
There is something inside the anthill
That is making frightening sound
If it is death, let it kill one time
If not, the sound should stop forthwith
This was Ifa’s declaration to Orunmila
When he was in the midst of 6 arch enemies
Iku (Death) gba’kan (take a crab) and leave
Arun (illness) take a crab and leave
Ejo (Contention), take a crab and depart
Ofo, Loss, take a crab and disperse
Elder of the Night, take a crab and go

3. Ifa says bad spirits are trailing you about. You have to
offer ebo to chase off these Egbe buruku (dysfunctional
executioners) from him. You will offer 1 rooster 10
aligator pepper and money.

The dry gin, will be poured into keregbe, bottled calabash,

to feed Egbe at the cross road (Orita meta). After feeding
Egbe, the gourd will be used to encircle your head three
times and then broken with this statement: Ori buruku
pada leyin mi o. meaning (all misfortunes, all
dysfunctional executioners, depart from me henceforth).
On this, Ifa says:

Akisa ponnaku idi el’egbo

Olomo waape-waape
Dia fun Omoleyo
Ti Egbe re nto l’eyin kaakiri aye
Omoleyo, o ba l’oti, o l’obi
O fi f’alawo
Ki ajogun orun o p’eyinda
 Translation
Akisa ponnaku idi el’egbo
Olomo waape-waape
Cast Ifa for Omoleyo
When her heavenly mates were monitoring her
about
Oh! Omoleyo, endeavour to give liquor and
kolanuts to Babalawo
And let these dysfunctional principalities get off
your back

4. Ifa says there is a particular barren woman. This woman

must offer ebo. This woman is being disturbed by her
family’s ancestral spirits. She has to offer ebo with 2
Agbo (Rams) and money. One of the rams will be used
to feed Oro. If this is done, Ifa says she will be blessed
with the fruit of the womb.
On this Ifa says:

Oye nii ta funfun kari aye

Olorun pajuba iwa kale
Dia fun Iye Omo
A bu fun Akanke
Akanke ma mi jo o
Oro mi lu
Omo ni se’hun baba re

Translation
Harmattan is it that spreads all over
The heavens prepare the destiny of the world
This is Ifa’s declaration for Iye Omo, Mother
The same was declared for Akanke
Akanke is dancing
Oro is also drumming
It is a child that is celebrating her Ancestors

5. Ifa says there is a particular boy who needs to offer ebo.

In addition to this, he must do Itenifa. This will be great in
life. Some evil people have perfected the digging of this
boy’s grave. For him no to fall into this pot, he has to feed
 Osu. Ebo will be offered with 1 he-goat, 2o kolanuts, 20
bitterkola, Ifa rats, and fish. Osu will be propitiated with
1 roosters.
On this, Ifa says:

Kinni kan nbe ninu ogan

O ndun mahuru mahuru
Kinni kan nbe ninu ogan
O ndun maherere maherere
Dia fun Adagudu
Tii somo bibi inu Agbonniregun
Adagudu omo mi nii se
O ba te Osu siwaju
Ko o ma te seyin
Adagudu omo o mi nii se o

Translation
Something is inside anthill
That it is sounding fearfully
Something is inside anthill
That is making deadly sound
This was Ifa’s declaration to Adagudu
The offspring of Agbonniregun
Adagudu is my child
Let the Osu staff bend forward
And not backward
Adagudu is truly my child

6. Ifa says that lots of goodies await you. And everything will
work out perfectly for you. You have to offer ebo with 2
guinea fowls, 2 pigeons and money.
On this, Ifa says:

Ekuya nla abidi gbodo

Ewu arugbo l’ewu ire
Dia fun Orunmila
Tii sawo lo sile Aseyin Amokin
Aye oun le toro lo ndafa si
Won ni ko rubo, O rubo
Nje aye mi waa di aye Ajitoro o segi
 T’ale-t’ale iwa Oba ko sai toro

Translation
The big Ekuya, cleome ciliate with a broad base
The grey hair on an Elder’s head is the most
acceptable and pleasant one (and not the one on
the head of a youth)
These were Ifa’s declarations to Orunmila
When going on Ifa’s mission to Aseyin Amokin,
the Oba of Iseyin town
Who consulted Ifa to know how progressive and
peaceful his life would be
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Behold! My life is very peaceful like that of Ajitoro
It is certain, that my life shall be peaceful

7. Ifa says it promises a barren woman a child she should

offer ebo and propritiate Igi-Idin for her to get a child of
her own. On this, Ifa says:
Owonrin w’osa nlota o
Owonrin w’osa nlogi
Oogun pinpinpin nimu eni ti yoo gb’eje
Dia fun Agan-o-ribi
Tii se Aremo Aseyin Arolu
To nmenu sunrahun t’omo
Won ni ko rubo, ko bo Idin
O rubo
Nje pele o
Omo abo idi ka too moko o

Translation
Owonrin Osa grind pepper
Owonrin Osa grindes Ogi
A strong charm makes liars afraid to use it to
swear on oath
This Ifa’s declarations to the barren woman
Who was the first daughter of Aseyin Arolu
When she was lamenting her inability to bear a
child
She was advised to offer ebo
 And propitiate Idi (Terminalia glaucesceus)
She complied
Here comes the princess of Aseyin
The offspring of those who propitiate Idi before
they make love at all

8. Ifa says that if your father is alive, he is not happy with

you. If he is dead, his spirit is angry with you. You can
not afford to have your father against you. Consequently,
you need to feed Oosa nla with he-goat and soup so that
he can mediate between you and the spirit of your father.
It is not only you that your father is angry with but with all
of his children.

You can evoke the spirit of your father at Oosanla shrine.

If you don’t have access to Oosanla shrine you can
propitiate the spirit of your father at his grave

Ologbon nii jiwo

Olumoran a si jobi
Marimaje ibe nii j’awusa
Dia fun Orisanla Oseeremagbo
Yoo se Baba Otaribiduro
Yoo se Baba Agunmate
Yo se Baba Adooribi-dasi
Yoo se Baba Teteregun
Oba nla a maa binu ojo o
Orisanla a maa ro edun osin
A kii ma maa binu ojo kan
Ka p’omo eni o

Translation
The wise eats bitterkola
The intelligent eats kolanuts
He who eats whatever he sees eats walnuts
They cast Ifa for Orisanla Oseeremagbo
Who is the father of Otaribiduro
Who is the father of Adooribi-dasi
Who is the father of Teteregun
Oba nla (Orisanla Oseeremagbo)
Oba nla, please do not carry over grievances
Oba nla, please don’t over emphasise any issue
 There is no point in killing one’s child over a
day’s anger

9. Ifa foresees Ire Aje – Wealth, Ire - Ola – Prosperity, Ire

Oye - Chieftaincy. You should offer an all-encompassing
ebo (Arukore). On this, Ifa says:

Jeje mo jokoo mi jeje-i-jeje

Bee ni ni n o mo’kan, be ni n o mo’kan
Won fade owo, won fi le mi l’ori itete-itete
Bee ni n o mo’kan, bee ni n mo’kan
Won fejigba ileke bo mi lorun ipere-ipere
Jeje mo joko mi ijeje-i-ijeje
Bee ni n o mokan, be ni n o moka
Won fi mi ledu Oye, mo yi gbirigidi
Dia fun Aseyin Arolu
Omo ase tii mu’mi kikan
Eyi ti yoo lalaala
Ti yoo gbe’gba ola d’oja gberegede
Won ni ko sa kale ebo ni sise
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Koi pe, ko jinna, e wa ba wa ni wowo ire,
Wowo ire laa ba’ni lese Obarisa

Translation
I sat on my own peacefully
Though I knew nothing
The crown of wealth was place on my head
I sat on my own peacefully
Though I knew nothing
My neck was adorned with beads
I sat on my own peacefully
Though I knew nothing
Then I was made a king
This was Ifa’s message to Aseyin Arolu
The offspring of a filter that drinks sour water
Who shall be extra ordinary prosperous
Whose wealth shall be acknowledge the world
over
10. You are about to embarking on a journey. The journey
will be beneficial to you and your host. You need to offer
an all encompassing ebo, with 2 pigeons, 2 guinea
fowls, 2 roosters, 2 hens and money. On this, Ifa says:

Ona wuru-wuru-wuru e je ka too

Bo ya ko ohun rere ni nbe nibe
Dia fun A-gbe-bamubamu
Tii s’awo re’le Aseyin Arolu
Eyi ti n loo la Aseyin Arolu
Omo ase tii mu’mi kikan
Omo odo ogba to la’le Iseyin ja
Ebo ni won ni ko wa se
O gbebo, O rubo
Koi pe, ko jinna

Translation
Let’s follow a rough path
No doubt, there will be a lot of goodies there
This was Ifa’s message to A-gbe-bamubamu
When going on Ifa mission to Iseyin Arolu
And made Aseyin Arolu wealthy
Aseyin Arolu, the offspring of that filter which
drinks water
The offspring of Ogba River which flows across
Iseyin Land
He was asked to offer ebo
He complied
Before long, not too far
Come and join us in celebration

11. Ifa warns you to beware of a bad visitor so that his visit
will not leave an indelible experience in your memory. He
is out to spoil or disrupts a celebration you planned to
have. In order to overcome this evil design you will offer
ebo, with 3 roosters, one he-goat and feed Esu Odara
with a rooster.
Ifa also foresees victory. Ifa also said all attempts of this
bad stranger/visitor will come to naught.
On this, Ifa says:

Isu oro bale ro pemu

 Dia fun Alara
Dia fun Ajero
Dia fun Owarangun Aga
Won ni ki won sebo Alejo buruku to nbo
Won ko, won ko ru’bo
Eni ti o ba si mo oruko Alejo yii lo yege
Gbogbo won o mo o
Alejo ba pa won
Isu oro bale ro pemu
Dia fun Aseyin Arolu
Won ni ko sebo Alejo buruku to nbo
Won ni ki Aseyin rubo wipe Alejo buruku kan nbo
O rubo
Nigbati Alejo de
Esu so fun Aseyin wipe Okin ni Alejo naa nje
Oun naa wa n so wipe
Pele o, Okin Oloja Eye
Okin ba ko gbogbo nkan to ti ko nile Alara, Ajero,
Owarangun fun Aseyin
Nje pele o, Okin Oloja
Oba ninu Eye
Pele o, Aseyin Am’okin
Omo ase tii mu’mi kikan
Omo Odo Ogba to lale Iseyin ja

Translation
A wet clay would makes a dull sound
When it hits the ground
This was Ifa’s message for Alara
The same was delivered to Ajero
It was also delivered to Owarangun Aga
They were advised to offer ebo
Because of the bad/unfortunate visitor that is on
the way
They refused to comply
Whoever knows the name of this visitor
Would be exempted from untimely death
None of them knows the name of this visitor
And the visitor killed them
A wet clay mould makes a dull sound
When it hit the ground
Was the Ifa’s message to Aseyin Arolu
 He was asked to offer ebo because of a bad
visitor that is coming on the way
He offered the ebo
When the visitor arrived
Esu-Odara told Aseyin that the visitor’s name
was Okin (the king of birds)
Aseyin then said:
You are welcome, Okin the king of Birds
Okin then gave Aseyin all the prosperities that
were packed from Alara, Ajero and Owarangun
Behold! Okin the majesty
Behold! Okin the king of birds
Behold! Aseyin, the one who knows, Okin Aseyin
the offspring of a filter that drinks sour water
The offspring of Ogba river which flows across
Iseyin town

12. Ifa says there is a child that is sick. This child was
begotten through Orisanla. Orisanla should be propitiated
to save the child from the cold hand of death. You should
try to control your temper always so that you do not cause
misfortune for yourself. You should be watchful/careful of
your utterances.

You should feed Oosanla with he-goat and gbegiri soup,

Ifa with she-goat and offer ebo with 1 rooster, 1 pigeon
and money.
On this, Ifa says:

Agba lenkulenku
Kuku gejegeje
Dia fun Oosanla Oseeremagbo
Ti yoo binu ojo kan
Ti yoo kawon omo re leku lowo
Pamo-nigbe nmi kii denu Olomo
Dia fun Orunmila
Tii yoo gbomo Orisa sile lowo Iku
Nje Obanla o ma binu ojo o
Oosanla o ma redun osin
A kii ma ma a binu ojo kan
Ka pamo eni

Translation
 Agba lenkulenku
Kuku gejegeje
Cast Ifa for Oosanla Oseeremagbo
Who shall get annoyed in one day
And handover all his children to Death
Beat my child for me will never go down well with
the parent of the child
Cast Ifa Orunmila
Who will rescue Orisa’s children from Death
Please, Obanla don’t get annoyed in one day
Oosanla don’t overstretch your grievance
We don’t kill one’s children over a day’s anger

13. Ifa promises that a woman where this Odu is cast will be
blessed with the fruit of the womb. She should therefore
offer ebo with 2 roosters, 2 guinea fowls, 2 bottles of
palmoil and money. Thereafter, she should propitiate Igi
Idi.

On this, Ifa says:

Lile Osu mo ni kere

Asese le osu mo ni wonronwonron
A difa fun Aseyin Arolu
Omo a bo Idi koo too bi’mo
Omo odo ogba to la Iseyin ja
Nigbati to n sunkun oun o r’omo bi
Ebo ni won ni ko ru
O gbebo, O rubo

Translation
At its first appearance, the moon used to be smaller
in size
At the initial stage of its appearance the moon used
to be brighter
This was Ifa’s message to Aseyin Arolu
The offspring of those who propitiate Idi (Terminalia
glaucescens) before giving birth to child
The offspring of Ogba river which runs across Iseyin
When she was lamenting her inability to have a child
She was asked to offer ebo
He complied
14. Ifa says that your life will be very interesting and
successful. However, you should avoid marital
relationship with a dark complexion and big hefty woman.
This type of lady will not bring forth good tidings to you.
Your destiny is not in agreement with dark complexioned
and hefty lady. You are to offer ebo with these items: 1
rooster, 1 hen, 1 bottle of palmoil and money.
On this, Ifa says:

Agija nlanla abohun ramuramu

A difa fun Olu Ogan
Ti n sunkun alailobirin
Ebo ni won ni ko wa se
Nje Isi alai tub o, ohun aiteru
E wo Ifa Awo ki bo tin se o

Translation
A big double faced gong with baselike tone
Cast Ifa for Olu Ogan (King Bee)
When lamenting his inability to get a female
companion
He was asked to offer ebo
He refused to comply
Come and see the result of non compliance
Look as the pronouncements of the Awo come to
pass

15. Ifa foresees marital success. Ifa says the owner of this
Odu is Ladies favourite. He should offer ebo with 3
roosters and money.
On this, Ifa says:

Oju Alaro ni o tole Aro

Oju Amukoko no o tole Amo
Oju Agunyan o tole Iwo
Oju Iyawo kekere o to le ile Oko
A difa fun Akinlaja
Oun le l’obinrin pupo lo nda’fa si
Ebo ni won ni ko wa se
O gbebo, O rubo
 O ni pele n foju pe mi
Akinlaja, Iwo ni n o fe dandan
Alabaja n foju pemi
Akinlaja, Iwo ni n o fe dandan

Translation
The Eyes of dyer never sees the bottom of the
dye pot
The Eyes of a potter never sees the bottom of
clay
The Eyes of one who pounds yam never sees
the inner part of a horn
The Eyes of a newly married wife never sees the
whole happenings in her husband’s home
These were Ifa’s declaration for Akinlaja
When he consulted Ifa to know whether he would
be able to have many wives
He was asked to offer ebo
He complied
The Lady with pele (tribal mark)is inviting me with
her eyes
Akinlaja, come what may, it is you I will marry
Alabaja, ( a tribal mark) is taking to me with her
eyes
Akinlaja, it is you that I will marry

16. Ifa says that you shall not encounter problems with the
Elders of the Night. However, you should feed the Elders
of the night and offer ebo with 1 he goat and used all its
internal organs for Ipese.
On this, Ifa says

Apola esisi l’omode Kekere fi hora

A difa fun Igba Eleye
Tii sawo lo ile Iseyin
Difa fun won ni Iseyin Oro
Nijo ti awon Eleye yoo wo sile won
Ebo ni won ni ki won maa mu se
Won gbebo, won rubo
Nje pel o, Owonrin A Seyin to mo Okin
Oba to gbele to S’eye loko
 Translation
The bunch of esisi (crestis corniculata)
Is it that an infant used to scratch his body
This was Ifa’s message to 200 Elders of the
Night
When going on a mission to Iseyin
The same message was delivered to the people
of Iseyin Oro
When the Elders of the Night were about to come
to their Land/House
They were advised to offer ebo
The complied
Behold! Here is Owonrin Aseyin
The one who recognised Okin(the king of the
birds)
The king who stays at home
And the bird in the forest

17. Ifa says there is need for you to offer ebo against the
heavenly forces that may want to change your fortunes to
misfortunes.
Ifa says you will not experience anything that will bring
tears and sorrow to you. However, you will offer ebo with
“Aso Eha”, 1 bottle of palm oil, 2 duck and money.
On this, Ifa says:

Oni won ran mi nise

Won ni ki nlo pe Owonrin wa
Mo dele n o ba Owonrin
Mo ni nibo lo gbe lo
Won ni Owonrin lo weha
Ola mo tun dele n o ba Owonrin
Mo ni nibo lo gbe lo
Won ni o lo ree w’eha
Otunla, Ojo Merin, Ojo Marun won ni nlo ree
p’Owonrin wa
Mo dele n o b’Owonrin nile
Mo ni nibo lo gbe lo
Won ni o le ree W’eha
A difa fun Akapo
Ti nbe laarin Inira
 Ebo ni won ni ko wa se

Translation
Today, I was sent on an errand
To go and call Owonrin
I got there, I met Owonrin’s absence
I asked about his whereabout
I was told Owonrin had gone to wear hunters
dress
The next day, I got to his house
I met Owonrin absence
I inquired about his whereabout
I was told he had gone to wear hunters dress
Three days after, I was sent after Owonrin
I got to his house, I did not meet him
Four days after, I was sent after Owonrin
I got to Owonrin’s house
I was told that he had gone to wear hunters dress
Five days after, I was sent after Owonrin
I go to his house, I did not meet him
I was told he as gone to wear hunters dress
These were Ifa messages to Akapo
Who was in the midst of inconvenience
He was asked to offer ebo
He complied

OSA-OBARA
1. Ifa promises you the ire of children. For this to materialise,
you have to feed all the Orisa such as Ifa, Osun, Sango,
Obatala, Ogun just to mention a few. These Orisa should be
fed with white melon (of itoo specie) and Eka Eja
(smoked catfish). Also, you are to offer ebo with 2
roosters, 2 hens and money.
On this, Ifa says:

Osa’Bara muta
Dia fun won Ibarapa
Omo afitoo boo oun gbogbo
Nitori omo
Ko pe, ko jinna
E wa ba ni ba jebutu ire gbogbo

Translation
Osa ‘Bara muta
Cast Ifa for them in Ibarapa land
The offspring of those who use itoo (white melon)
to propitiate all Deities
Because of childbearing
Before long, not too far
Come and join us in the midst of all ire

2. There is a lady close to you, who needs to marry an Ifa

initiate who cast Ifa and offer ebo regularly. She should not
marry an ordinary person. The reason is for her to have
peace of mind and blissful marital life. She needs to offer
ebo with the following items, two guineafowls, two pigeons
and money. She should also fed Ifa with four rats and four
fish.
On this, Ifa says:

Osa ba
Obara ba
Dia fun Pupayemi
Tii se omo Oloba
Eyi to ko isin ope
To ni oun o ni Ifa fe
Pupayemi ma de o, omo Oloba
Nba ti je aya Awo
Nba yo
 Translation
Osa ba }
Obara ba } Osa and Obara
They were the Awo who cast Ifa for Pupayemi
the fair complexion
The princess of Oloba
Who refused to marry an Ifa devotee
And she is no more in love with Ifa
Here comes Pupayemi
The princess of Oloba
Had I stuck to Ifa
I would have had cause to rejoice

3. Ifa says that a time will come in your life when your in-law will
be summoning you incessantly. This will lead to lack of
peace of mind. Ifa says you therefore need to offer ebo to
have peace of mind. Your mind may not rest at all.
You are to offer ebo with a tattered rag, drum, 2 she- goats
and money. After this, you will propitiate Ifa. At this
propitiation the drum should be beaten abnormally and also
the dance.
On this, Ifa says:

Osa ba
Obara ba
Dia fun Orunmila
Ti Ana re o maa pee nigba Ogun
Osa ba
Obara ba
Dia fun Orunmila
Ti Ana re yoo maa pee nigba Ogbon
Nje ana mi n pe mi nigbaOgun
Osa ba
Obara ba
Ana mi npe mi nigba Ogbon
Osa ba
Obara ba

Translation
Osa ba }
Obara ba } Osa and Obara
 Cast Ifa for Orunmila
The one who his in laws will be sending for
twenty time in a day
Osa ba }
Obara ba } Osa and Obara
Cast Ifa for Orunmila
Who his inlaw will be sending for thirty times in a
day
Behold! My inlaw has sent for me twenty times
today
My inlaw has sent for me thirty time today

4. Ifa says you should offer ebo to draw things to yourself away
from where you were born. There is no place you will live
that you will not excel, but offer ebo against misbehaviour
before your departure to the foreign land. The materials for
the ebo include eight guinea fowls, eight pigeon fifty
kolanuts and money.
On this, Ifa says:

Osa paa ekun

Obara paa okun
Ako pepeye abiye gbonrangandan-
gbonrangandan
Dia fun Irawo susuusu
Ti nroju olorun ree daja si
Ibi to wu mi
Ma daja aje si
Ibi to wu mi
Ma daja aya si
Ibi to wu mi
Ma daja omo si
Ibi to wu mi
Ma daja Ire gbogbo si
Eni rere
Ka sai wa ba mi naja
Eni rere

Translation
Osa paa ekun
Obara paa okun
 The male duck is it with strong and wide fore
feathers
They cast Ifa for Irawo susuusu, the star cluster
When going to establish its business venture in
the skies
Anywhere I like
I will lay the foundation of wealth
Anywhere I like
I will lay the foundation of spouse
Anywhere I like
I will establish children venture
Anywhere I like
I will lay the foundation of all ire in life
Good people
Shall definitely come and transact business with
me

5. Ifa advises you to offer ebo against four evil principalities so

that you can overcome these heavenly forces. The
principalities are: Iku, Death, Arun, Aflliction, Ejo Contention,
and Ofo loss. The ebo materials include: 4 Akere – Toad, 4
guinea fowls, 4 pigeon, 4 roosters, 4 hens, palm oil, 50
kolanuts, 50 bitter kolanuts, and money. The ebo will be
offered in fours (in four places). The toad will be put on each
of the ebo.
On this, Ifa says:

Osa pooku oru birikiti

Ako pepeye abiye gbongandan-gbongandan
Difa fun won ni sagahun akin
Nijo Ajogun ka won mole pitipiti
Akere a ma ape ture-ture
Iku a rokeere fefe a re sole
Akere a maa pe ture-ture
Arun ejo, ofo, a rokeere fefe a re sole

Translation
Osa pooku, oru birikiti
The male duck is it with strong and long feather
This was Ifa declaration for them at Sagaahun-
Akin
 When four heavenly forces invaded them in their
homes
Akere, toad says ture-ture
Let, death go far away elsewhere
Akere, toads says ture-ture
Let affliction, go far away elsewhere
Akere, toads says ture-ture
Let contention, go far away elsewhere
Akere, toads says ture-ture
Let loss, go far away elsewhere
Akere, toads says ture-ture

6. Ifa says you should offer ebo against sickness. A time may
come in your life when you will be having health challenges.
This situation needed to be addressed. You are to offer ebo
with I ram, I sheep, 6 bottles of palmoil, 16 bitter kola, 16
kolanuts and money. The need to offer the ebo can not be
over emphasised so that the sickness does not take away
your voice.
On this, Ifa says:

Osa bara mu ta
Difa fun Ohun
Tii se omo Olorin
E ma gbaa loo mi o
Ohun omo Olorin
E ma gbaa loo mi

Translation
Osa Bara mu ta
Cast Ifa for voice
The offspring of Olorin
Please do not take it away
Voice the offspring of Olorin
Please do not take it away

7. Ifa says you should propitiate Osun and offer ebo with 4
hens, 2 bottles of palm oil and money for Ire of children.
On this, Ifa says:
 Osa pee kun, orun birikiti
Dia fun Yeyee mi ofooro-Efon
Omo Eji gbojo ile odo ido
O feyinti moju ekun sunrahun omo
E lo ba mi sipe f’osun o
Alakole o fagada rela
E lo ba mi sipe f’osun o

Translation
Osa pee kun, orun birikiti
Cast Ifa for eyee mi ofooro-Efon
When she was lamenting her inability to have a
child of her own
Go and console Osun
Alakole, the Oba of Ikole town never uses cutlass
to slice Okra
Go and console Osun

8. Ifa says your business will grow and you shall prosper. You
shall make a breakthrough in your business endeavour. For
this to materialise, you will offer ebo with 2 guinea fowls
and money.
On this, Ifa says:

Okiti bale kugu Kugu

Dia fun segi godogba
Ti nbe loja ti n pase
Segi godogba ni nbe loja ti n pase o

Translation
A bundle of cloth touches ground and roll around
Cast Ifa for Segi godogba (a blue coral beads)
Who was in the market and issuing orders
It is Segi godogbo that is in the market in full
control

9. Ifa says, you should be making your statement clear and

explanatory. That is, your statements must be devoid of
ambiguity. So that you do not put yourself into an everlasting
problem.
However, you are to offer ebo with one he-goat and money.
 On this, Ifa says:

Osa bara pa bara

Dia fun Baale Alogusi ku nijosi
Won ni ko sa kale ebo nisise
O koti o gbonyin sebo
Nje asoro-iyanran lo pa Baale Alogusi ku nijosi

Translation
Osa Obara kills bara
Cast Ifa for the community head of Alogusi ku
He was asked to offer ebo
He refuse to comply
Behold! It is ambiguity that kills the community
head of Alogusi

10. Ifa says, you will succeed in business that is mother-

earth related like selling of lands, gravels sand, cement
surveying, environmentalist, estate management,
applied geology, civil engineering, town planning,
borehole drilling or farming. Two pigeons, Awo
guinea fowls and money are ebo materials.
On this, Ifa says:

Osa bala nut a

Dia fun won ni Sagahun
Omo abule s’owo
Ebo ni won ni ki won maa mu se
Won gbebo, won rubo
Ero Ipo, ero Ofa
E wa ba ni ni jebutu Ire

Translation
Osa bala mu ta
Cast Ifa for them in Sagahun
The offspring of those who make money
from the sale of landed property
They were asked to offer ebo
They complied
People of Ipo
People of Ofa
Come and join us in the midst of blissful Ire
11. Ifa says all the parts of your body are wealth. Your head
represent wealth. Your head is wealth but you have not
been able to actualise this. That is, actualising this is your
major problem. To actualise this wealth, you have to offer
ebo with 4 pigeons, 4 guinea fowls and money. You
should propitiate your Ori with catfish.
On this, Ifa says:

Osa laba mu ta
Dia fun won ni Saganhun Edun
Omo akaje lori
Ebo ni won ni ki won wa se
Ko pe, ko jinna
E wa ba ni ni jebutu Ire gbogbo

Translation
Osa laba muta
Cast Ifa for them in “Sagahun Edun”
The offspring of those whose Ori represent
wealth
They were asked to offer ebo
They complied
Before long, not too far
Come and join us in the midst of blissful Ire

12. Ifa warns you against using red attires. Also, you have
to beware of colour red. Ifa says you should always take
necessary precautions to guide against fire disasters
always, especially whenever you are about celebrating or
when you are celebrating. Also, any social function you
attend 3 roosters, (if you have red atires, it must be
offered as ebo, if you do not, buy a red cloth, and offer it
as ebo) and money.
On this, Ifa says:

Osa bala bala

Awo Ina lo dia fun Ina
Ina nlo egi loo jo
Ero Ipo, ero Ofa
Eni o gbebo nibe
O pe ko rubo o
 Translation
Osa bala bala
The Awo of Ina, Fire
Cast Ifa for Ina, Fire
When Ina was going to Egi to dance
The people of Ipo
The people of Ofa
He who is told to offer ebo
Let him not refuse
Anywhere that fire goes to dance, people use
water to kill it

13. You have a wealthy background, but the wealth had

vanished, however, Ifa says that the wealth is coming
back to your family. You have to offer an all
encompassing ebo with 2 roosters, 2 hens, 2 guinea
fowls, 2 pigeons and money.
On this, Ifa says:

Olowo nii bori aje

Oloro nii baba akika
Dia fun Olu-Odeeregbe
Omo oro kan Oleyo
Ebo ni won ni ko wa se
O gbebo, O rubo
Aje lawa nni o niran awa
Aya lawa nni o niran awa
Omo lawa abi o niran awa
Agufon o de, Oniran nran

Translation
The Rich is the who control wealth
The wealthy man is the father of Akika
This was Ifa’s message to Olu-Odeeregbe
The offspring of a one wealthy man of Oleyo of
the olden days
He was asked to offer ebo
He complied
We used to have wealth in our family
We used to have wives in our family
We used to have children in our family
Here comes the giraffe
14. Ifa says you should offer ebo of prestige, especially
outside of where you were born. Whenever you embark
on any trip, it shall be prestigious. Please, endeavour to
offer ebo of prestige and propitiate Oosa Ogiyan. The
ebo materials include 2 ducks, 2 guinea fowls, 2
pigeons, 2 roosters and money.
On this, Ifa says:

Ka sa ka ba
Ka rin ka ba
Ka mu araba, ka fi mu aba owu sebo lori ooro
Orisa je n la, ma jee n ku
Oosa ma je ku, je nla
Agba ti o moo wi
Yoo fenu ara re wure
Dia fun okankanle Irunmole
Won nlo ba Olokun pesan odun
Dia fun Orunmila
O nloo ba Olokun pesan odun
Ebo ni won ni ki won wa se
Orunmila nikan lo nbe leyin to mebo o gbayi

Translation
Let us run and hide
Let us walk and hide
Let’s use Araba to get a bulk of Owu and offered it
as ebo on Ooro tree
Orisa please let me survive
Do not allow me to die
Orisa do not allow me to die
Let me survive
An Elder who knows one will pray with his mouth
These were the declarations of Ifa to 401 Irunmole
When they were going to celebrate the annual
festival with Olokun
They were asked to offer ebo
They also declared to Orunmila
When he was going to Olokun’s house to join him in
celebrating his annual festival
He was asked to offer ebo
It was only Orunmila that complied
 And he was prestigious

15. Ifa says you should offer ebo against undeserved

punishment, hardship and suffering so that people would
not reward your good gesture with suffering and evil.
You have to offer ebo of victory with 3 roosters, one
bottle of palm oil and money.
On this, Ifa says:

Osa ba, Obara ba

Obara bara nba kumo
Dia fun Egusi
Ti nlo oko alero lodun
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se, Ipin aisebo
Nje Oore ti egusi se f’Oloko
Kunmo ni nfi ngbaa kunmo kunmo

Translation
Osa hide, Obara hide
Obara bara nba kumo
Cast Ifa for Melon
When going on yearly farming cultivation
He was asked to offer ebo
He refused
Come and see the consequences of refusal to
offer ebo
Behold! All the good things the Melon did to the
farmer
It was rewarded with kicks and slaps

16. Ifa says you shall be blessed with good personality. Ifa
says you shall be seen as a highly responsible person of
the community. You are to offer ebo with 4 pigeons and
money.
On this, Ifa says:

Osa ba, Obara ba

Barabara nba kunmo
Dia fun Osupa
A bu f’Oorun
 Awon le yan oruko Ire ni won ndafa si
Ebo ni won ni ki won wa see
Won gbebo, won rubo

Translation
Osa ba, Obara ba
Barabara nba kumo
Cast Ifa for the Moon
And also cast for Oorun, the Sun
Can they be blessed with good personality is what
they consulted Ifa for
They were asked to offer ebo
They complied

17. Ifa foresees victory for you. You are also in the midst of
arch-enemies. You should also have respect for other
people opinion and feelings. You are to offer ebo with 3
roosters and money. You should also propitiate Sango.
On this, Ifa says:

Were eeyan o mo pe enikeji ngbon mo

Dia fun Arira gaga
Tii somo ‘kunrin orun
Igbati nbe laarin Ota
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gbebo, O rubo

Translation
It is only a fool who thinks that no other person
has wisdom
This was Ifa’s declaration for Arira gaga (Sango)
Their offspring in heaven
When he was in the midst of arch-enemies
He was asked to offer ebo
He complied
 OTURA OBARA
(OTURA ALARABA)

1. Ifa says you need to offer ebo for you to have large
followership. You have to offer ebo with 2 rams and
money. There is a traditional festival that used to be
celebrated in your family which has been stopped. This
should be resumed forthwith. This festival has been very
rewarding to your family.
You have to propitiate the spirit of your fore-fathers with a
matured ram, this must be performed by the adherent of
Oro deity.
On this, Ifa says:

Awa araa wa ree o

Awa a raa wa ree o
Dia fun won ni Moba-Asunlola
Iyaa waa mi Moba
Babaa wa ni Moba
Ayaa wa ni Moba
Egbon wa ni Moba
Aburo wa ni Moba
Omo wa ni Moba
Ka pade ni Moba sere o

Translation
Here we are
Here we are
This is the Ifa cast for them in Moba-Asunlola
Our mothers in Moba
Our fathers in Moba
Our wives in Moba
Our Elderly-ones in Moba
Our younger ones in Moba
Our children in Moba
Let us meet in Moba to celebrate

2. Ifa says there is a barren woman close to you, she should

offer ebo so that she can have children of her own. There
is another person close to you who is having “Abiku”. A
 child destined to die young. You should offer ebo to put a
stop to this. These two persons should offer ebo with 4
roosters, 4 hens and money. The barren woman should
feed Ifa with a matured she-goat, the reproductive
organ of the she-goat will be cooked with ewe are
Yingbomopon.
On this, Ifa says:

Gbaro Isaga
Dia fun Otura
Omo araba sile d’omo
Otura bimo e de ku o
Otura raba domo o

Translation
Gbaro Isaga
Cast Ifa for Otura
The offsprings of those who bought a hook
before the birth of a child
Otura has given birth and the child did not die
Otura had already bought a hook before the
arrival of the baby

3. Ifa says you should be making consultation with Ifa before

embarking on any trip. This is to determine which of the
trips you should embark upon or which o f the steps you
should take. However, you should offer ebo with Apadi,
broken earthen plate, he-goat and money.
On this, Ifa says:

Otura rada-rada ladie nko eyin re

Dia fun Etu-jeejee
Tii somo Oye-Olu-Igbo
Gbogbo isowo ope, eni gbebo nibe ko tubo

Translation
Otura, the hen arranges it eggs with caution
This was Ifa’s declaration to Etu-jeejee, the deer
The offspring of Oye-Olu-Igbo
All adherents of Ope
Let those advised to offer ebo comply
4. Ifa says you should offer ebo for a particular child to ward
off crises and contention in the life of the child. Also ebo
must be offered to appease the Elders of the night. The
ebo must be offered with one pig, fermented guinea-
corn beer, 50 kolanuts, 50 bitterkolas and money.
Osun must be fed with pig and fermented guinea corn
beer. At the spot of the propitiation, a convenant must be
entered into with Osun over the child. That is, Osun will
be appealed to, to help ward of crises, contention and
death from the life of the child.
On this, Ifa says:

Gbagba Awo won lode Ipo

Tedimole Awo ode Ilare
Dia fun Jeje
Tii somo Ijebu Ogbonkan-nida akoko
Yiyan lee yan’moAsa
Yiyan lee yan’mo Awodi
Pamu, mo ti sebo o
Ki e ma yan mi lomo

Translation
Gbagba their Awo at Ipo town
Tedimole their Awo of Ilare
They cast Ifa for Jeje
Their offspring of Ijebu-Ogbonkan-nida-akoko
You strike the child Eagle
You strike the child of Hawk
Behold! I have offered ebo
Do not strike my child

5. Ifa says you should propitiate Sango for victory over you
arch-enemies. You should offer ebo with 2 rams, 200
granite pebbles and money. One of these rams will be
used to propitiate Sango
On this, Ifa says:

Gbagba Awo won lode Ipo

Dia fun Olukoso lalu
Jenrola omo arigba ota segun
Eyi ti yoo fi iro wowo sete
 Nigbati o nbe laarin agbatemo ogun araye
Talo nperi oba o?
Too emi o perii re, Alado
Talo nperi Oba o

Translation
Gbagba their Awo at Ipo town
Cast Ifa for Sango
Jenrola the one who uses 200 granite pebbles to
attain victory
The one who will use ordinary dew to quash
rebellious act
When he was in the midst of crises and
contention of human being
Who is speaking evil of his Majesty?
Ho! I did not, Alado
Who is it that is taking evil of the king?

6. Ifa foresees Ire Aje (wealth) and Ire omo (Children) for
you. For the wealth you have to propitiate Iya-Aje and
offer ebo with 4 white pigeons and money. For the Ire of
children you have to offer ebo with 2 rats, 2 fish, 2 hens, 1
(aba) and money.
On this, Ifa says:

Ara nbada, aje o je

Dia fun Otura
Omo araba sile d’omo
Otura wo ni o
Otura to’raba gbomo de

Translation
The wonders I could have performed
Was hindered by lack of money
This was Ifa’s message to Otura
The offspring of those who buy hook before the
birth of a child
Which of the Otura?
The one who bought hook (Aba)
To prevent a child from dying
7. Ifa says you will be known all over the world. Your name
will outlived your person. Many people who do not know
you, will hear about you name. On this, you have offer
ebo with 2 hens, 12 pigeons and money. You should
also feed Iya Aje with unsalted bean fritter, and Ifa
should also be fed with whatever it chooses.
On this, Ifa says:

Adaba kekeluke
Dia fun Aje
O ntorun bow aye
Adaba kekeluke
Dia fun Orunmila
Ifa ntorun bow aye
Nje mo na Eko
Mo na Ajase
Adaba kekeluke o
Ko sile to wa
Ti o maje o
Adaba kekeluke o
Ko si ile to wa
Ti o mo’fa o

Translation
Adaba Kekeluke, the dove
Cast Ifa for wealth
When it was coming from Heaven to Earth
Adaba Kekeluke
Cast Ifa for Orunmila
When he was coming from Heavon to Earth
Behold! I have mave business trips to Lagos
I have made business trips to Ajase
Adaba Kekeluke, the dove
There is no land where Aje, wealth is not known
Adaba Kekeluke
There is no land where Ifa is not known

8. Ifa says you should advance you knowledge in the study

of Ifa. If you have not started you should endeavour to
attach yourself to a Baba-Ifa and learn the art of Ifa. You
should propitiated Ifa with whatever it chooses.
On this, Ifa says:
 Opa nla Awo ni
Salako Awo ni
Dia fun won ni Eegun-Majo
Wonji ekun ire gbogbo ni own nsun
Opa nla o, awo ni o
Salako o, awo ni o
Awonlo s’efa fun won ni Eegun-Majo
Opanla awo ni
Salako awo ni

Translation
Opa nla, the big staff is an Awo
Salako is an Awo
They cast Ifa for them at Eegun-Majo
When they woke, they were lamenting their
inability to acquire all good things of life
Opa nla is an Awo
Salako is an Awo
They mad extra Ifa preparation for theinhabitants
of Eegun-Majo

9. Ifa says there is an Apetebi close to you who should

reaffirm her trust and belief in Ifa. She should erase all
doubts in her mind as Ifa will bless her abundantly. She
should take Ifa’s matter seriously. All her Ire are with Ifa.
Ebo must be offered with 2 guinea fowls, 2 pigeons, 2
hens and money. You should feed Ifa with rats and
fish.
On this, Ifa says:

Odo ti mo fin gun iyan

E ma fi gun Elu mo
Ate ti mo fin pate ileke
E ma soo d’ate Orunla
Dia fun Perensele
O feyinti moju ekun sunrahun Ire
Awo l’Otura o
Awo I’Obara
Perensele ko ma siye meji
 Translation
The mortar I amusing in pounding yam
Should not be used again to pound indigo
The tray I amuseing in displaying beads
Do not use it to display dried okra
This was Ifa’s declaration to Perensele
The wife of Agbonniregun
When she was lamenting her inability to have a
child
Otura is an Awo
Obara is an Awo
Perensele do not entertain doubt of mind

10. Your enemies are not far away from you. That is, they
close to you and they have encircled you but you shall
triumph over them. Ifa promises to see you through your
victory. You have to offer ebo immediately with Obuko.
On this, Ifa says:

Igun jebo tan n lo sori kogo

Araba nla n lo fidi orere bale
Dia fun Okanlenirinwo omo Eniyan
Dia fun Orunmila
Ti won ni ikin ni yoo reyin-in gbogbo won o
Nje Ifa lo ni emi ni yoo reyin gbogbo won o
Okanlenirinwo omo Eniyan ti nba Awo o sota
Ifa lo lemi o reyin-in gbogbo won o

Translation
After eating ebo to satisfaction, Igun, the Vulture
bends its bald-head sideways
A big araba is it that establishes its broad base
on the ground
This was Ifa’s declaration to 401 people
When they were fomenting trouble for Orunmila
They also cast Ifa for Orunmila
When they said that it is Ikin that will outlived the
401 people
Behold! It is Ifa that says I will outlived of all them
The 401 human beings that constitute
themselves into Awo’s enemy
Ifa says I will outlive them all
11. If you notice reduction or dissapperance of your things like
money and some valuables, nobody stole them; it is the
handi-work of your “Egbe-your heavenly mates”. They
are doing this to you because you are not taken good care
of them. This your Egbe is giving you support in all your
struggles and efforts towards achievements in life and you
are not given them their due rewards. You should watch
your utterances whenever any of your things disappears.
You should offer ebo with 2 pigeons, 2 roosters, 2
guinea fowls and money. You also need to feed Egbe
with all fruits available at the time of offering the ebo.
On this, Ifa says:

Pee-pee-pee
Moo-moo-moo
Enu o m’enu
Ete o m’ete
Dia fun Orisangan-Ogangan
O nlo soko alero lodun
Won ni Egbe ni ko maa bo
Ko si rubo
O ko ko ru
Igba ti o n pako, kole, gbinsu, gbinka
T’awa re ni
Apankolo moyin
Ti wa a se waa depe
Apankolo moyin

Translation
Pee-pee-pee
Moo-moo-moo
The one whose mouth cannot be kept shot
The one whose lips can not be keep under check
They cast Ifa for Orisangan-Ogangan
When going on an annual farming
Expendition
He was advised to propitiate Egbe
And offer ebo
He did not heed this advice
When you were clearing the farm
 When you were tilling, when you were planting
yam and maize
We offered helping hand
Apankolo Moyin
And now that you are harvesting you farm
products
We help you in sharing the proceed
Apankolo Moyin
Why do we deserve curses from you
Apankolo Moyin

12. Ifa foresees Ire of deep relationship with opposite sex.

You will get involved with 3 different deep relationships
and these will yield good prospects. The Ladies/women
that will be involved in this 3 relationship are from
influential families and the three of them will give you life a
“financial lift”. You have to offer ebo with 3 matured she-
goats 16 rats, 16 fish and money.
On this, Ifa says

Oturu gbarada tan telegan lo ku

A se ohun gbogbo tan, o ku telenu
Dia fun Orunmila
O nlo soko otooro tii somo Olokun
O nlo soko Otaara tii somo Awuja-Ile
O nlo soko Toorofinni tii somo Alapa-Niyawe
Omo A ji f’eegun rubo
Won ni ko rubo
O gbebo, o rubo
Ko pe, ko jinna
E wa ba ni bayo
E wa wo ire o

Translation
Oturu had already performed wonder
The rest is left to the backbiters
We have completed everything
The rest is left to the gossips
This was Ifa’s message to Orunmila
When going to be the husband of Otooro
offspring of Olokun’s
When going to be the husband of Otaara the
offspring of Awuja-Ile
 Toorofinni, the offspring of Alapa-Niyawe
The offspring of those who wake and offer bone
as ebo
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Before long, not too far
Come and join us in the midst of marital bliss

13. Ifa warns you to be mindful of unnecessary imprecation.

You should never use Epe or Afose in you life. However,
you are to offer ebo with 2 pigeons, 2 hens and money.

On this, Ifa says:

Ito to bale a maa dire ni

Epe bale maa j’oogun
Ati tio ati epe
Nii ba won ja ni Akure
Dia fun Orunmila
Ti n tode Orun bo wale Aye
Won ni too ni ti Oluwo
Haa ni ti Ojugbona
Eyi ope Agunka ba so sile
Nii di egun
Awo to gbofa
E ma se fase senu o

Translation
When saliva touches ground it becomes a
blessing
When curses touches the ground it resembles
charms
Both saliva and curse
Fight against them at Akure
There were Ifa’s declarations to Orunmila
When he was coming from Heaven to Earth
It was said that Ase belongs to Oluwo
Oder belongs to Ojugbona
Whatever Ope Agunka said becomes an
authority
A versatile Babalawo should not use any special
means to invoke Ase
14. Ifa says there is Eegun in your lineage. You should
propitiate this ancestral spirit for you to be able to have
children. You are to offer ebo with 2 roosters and
money. You will also propititate Egungun with rooster,
unsalted bean-fritter, bean cake and salted bean-
fritter.
On this, Ifa says:

Egungun kekere, o lariwo igbe lenu

Dia fun Alaraba Ogbigbi
Ti nmoju ekun sungbere omo
Won ni ko rubo, o ru
Nje tani yoo ba mi se e
Tani yoo baa mi se e
Egungun owo-ruru
Ni yoo bam u soro omo o

Translation
A young masquerade does not have bass-like
voice
This was Ifa’s message to Alaraba-Ogbigbi
When he was lamenting his inability to have a
child
He was asked ot offer ebo
He complied
Behold! Who shall assist me
Who shall assist me
Egungun Owo-ruru
Is it who will see me through to beget a child of
mine

15. Ifa says you and one of your siblings should be open to
each other and trust each other. You should not be
jealous of each other, you should not be annoyed with
each other. You have to be in good terms and co-operate
with each other so that both of you can be progressive
and actualise your individual goals in life. It is the
disagreement, misunderstanding between you and this
your sibling that is responsible for lack of progress in the
lives of both of you. You are to offer ebo with 2 pigeons,
 2 guinea fowls and one matured she-goat and money.
The she-goat will be used to feed Ifa.
On this, Ifa says:

Owo omode ko to pepe

Tawon agbalagba won o wo keregbe
Ise omode be agba
Ko ma se ko
O ni oun ti Baba nse f’omo o
Dia fun Otura oun Obara
Ti won nsawo lo si ilu kisi
Ero Ipo, ero Ofa
Eni to gbebo nibe ko rubo

Translation
The hand of a child does not reach the alter
While that of the elder does not enter a gourd
Whatever errand a child sends an elder
Let the Elder refused not
There is an assignment which a father carry out
for his child
These were the message of Ifa to Otura and
Obara
When they were going on Ifa’s business to Kisi
The people of Ipo
The people of Ofa
Let anybody who is asked to offer ebo comply

16. Ifa says there may be contention between you and some
people over the inheritance of your parents. Do not be in
a hurry to talk at a meeting called to resolve this issue, is
this is so. At the end of it all, you shall be the one to be in
possession of the property. On this, you should offer ebo
with 2 pigeons, 2 roosters and money.
On this, Ifa says:

Araba ni baba
Araba ni baba
Eni a ba l’aba ni Baba eni
Irukere yan-anran Awo Alaraba Akije
Dia fun Alaraba Akije
Nibi ogun gbe n run won lo bi Isu
 Ko pe, ko jinna
E ba ni wowo Ire o

Translation
Araba is the father
Araba is the father
He who we metin the hut is one’s father
Irukere-yan-anran the Awo of Alaraba-Akije
Cast Ifa for Alaraba Akije
Where the contention over inheritance
Destroy them as if they are perishable items
Before long, not too far
Come and join us in the midst of Ire
 ODI-OWONRIN
(IDI-AARIN)

1. Ifa says you need to offer ebo to prevent falling sick. This
sickness will be caused by Elders of the Night. The
sickness will be pneumonia related. Items for ebo are: he-
goat, one knife, one cutlass, 10 kolanuts, 10 bitter
kolanuts and money.
The he-goat will be slaughtered and shared. You will also
feed the general public and do Ipese from it to Elders of
the Night.
On this, Ifa says

Idin wonyin Awo Ode

Dia fun Ode
Ode nlo soko alero lodun
Won ni ko sa kale ebo ni sise
O gbebo, o rubo

Translation
Odi Owonrin the Awo of Ode, hunter
Cast Ifa for Ode
When going on annual hunting expedition
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied

2. For life to be meaningful to you, for you to accomplish

your destiny to the fullest, and for you to be successful in
life, you have to offer ebo with 2 brown rats, 2 eko
(matched corn meal/cake) and money. Ifa says you
have been going about “naked” all these days, but now Ifa
promises to cloth you in a befitting way.
The 2-brown rats will be used to rub your two buttocks,
one rat for one buttock. After this must have been done,
Ifa says you shall be wealthy and have royal
acquiescence.
On this, Ifa says:

Idin si penpele lu penpele

Idi si penpele lu penpele
 Idi ko si pelupe lu raawon
Dia fun Idi
Ti nrin ihoho lo salede Oyo
Idi o doyoo o deni Oba
Idi rin ihoho d’Oyo o deni Oba
Alaafin fi aso epirun ro idi
O ba di Aya Oba
Gbogbo nkan re ba toro

Translation
Idin si penpele lu penpele } aliases of
Idin si penpele lu penpele } Babalawo
Idi si pelupe lu raawon
They cast Ifa for Idi, buttocks
When going naked to Oyo
Idi, buttocks you got to Oyo and received royal
accolade
Idi, buttocks that got naked to Oyo and received
royal accolade
The Oba of Oyo, Alaafin, adorned Idi with a cloth
made of calico and cotton
She thus became king’s consort
Her life then became peaceful

3. Ifa says you have the tendency of not heeding food

advice. If you keep doing this it will not angur well for you.
However, Ifa advises you to be heeding good, honest
advices for you to be able to make it great in life. You are
to offer ebo with 2 roosters, 2 guinea fowls and money.
On this, Ifa says:

Aharahara marun-un
Aharahara marun-un
Dia fun Aditi ile Olufe
B’Ifa nba won soro
Kii tete ye won

Translation
Aharahara marun-un
Aharahara marun-un
Cast Ifa for the Deaf who does not heed advice in
the palace of Ife
 Each time Ifa speaks to them
They do not easily comprehend

4. Ifa says you should offer ebo for three siblings of the
same mother so that they can all be successful and
accomplish their hearts desires. Items for ebo are 2
roosters, 2 guineafowls and money.
On this, Ifa says:

Oobo pokipoki inu oro

Dia fun Arokinni
A bu fun Aromidan
Dia fun Obun ranhun-rahun
Tii somo ikanyin won lenje lenje
Ebo aseyori ni won ni ki won se

Translation
A strong stick inside Aaro musical gong
Cast Ifa for Arokinni
And also for Obun ranhun-ranhun
Their last born
They were asked to offer ebo of success
They all complied
They all succeeded

5. Ifa says you will be involved in three different deep sexual

relationships. Most often, there will be crises in the home.
The three of them must always guide against exposing
you to public ridicule or disgrace.
The pretence will be so high that an outsider will never
suspect there is any rancor or misunderstanding between
the women. They cherish your protection so much and
they willl do everything with their means to protect your
interest at all times outside the home. But at home you do
not amount to much. You have to offer an all
encompassing ebo with 2 roosters, 2 guinea fowls, 2
hens, 2 pigeons and money.
On this, Ifa says:

Esin ile ni Iyi loju Ode

Dia fun Orunmila
Ifa yoo pa owo po fe were
 Ebo ni won ni ko yaa mu se

Translation
The disgrace that was suffered at home
Look like prestige outside the home
This was Ifa’s declaration to Orunmila
When he will gathered money
To marry lunatics
He was asked to offer ebo
He complied

6. Ifa foresees the Ire of children. Ifa says you will be

blessed with a lot of children. Some people have been
making jest of you. You will feed Ifa with a she-goat. The
reproductive organs, the intestine, the liver, the stomach,
the lungs and the heart of the she-goat will be cooked with
Omoniseseki ( ……) for you to eat. With this ebo and this
extra-potent preparation, you will also make some barren
women in your surrounding to conceive and put to bed.
On this, Ifa says:

Mo laka gborun Igi deji

Dia fun Agan Ife
Ekun omo ni won n sun
Un o bii ki n rip on-on temi
Ewe Omoniseseki oko
Abi pon-on jingbinni

Translation
I struggle to climb a tree to the top
Cast Ifa for the barren of Ife
When she was lamenting her lack of children
How I wish I had my own baby
I would have been strapping my baby on my
back
Here comes my child-bearing preparation
The one that back lots of children

7. Ifa promises you an all encompassing Ire. Ifa says you

are Obatala’s child. Ifa says you should recognise this on
time and uphold the pillar and worship of Oosanla. Your
 inability to do this has been responsible for your wants
and lack of Ire. You have to offer ebo with a lot of
snails, Ori, shea butter and money. After this, you
should feed Oosanla with snails and pounded yam. You
will prepare special Obatala sauce with these snails.
On this, Ifa says:

Idin rinrinmarin lawo Idin rinrinmarin

Idin rinrinmarin lawo Idin rinrinmarin
Idi-in mi larin-inrin jinnginni
Rindinrindin lomode nroko agbala
Dia fun Oosanla Oseremagbo
Yoo kore legbelegbe lomo re lowo
Oosanla Oseremagbo
Mo towo koo kowa fun mi o

Translation
Idin rinrinmarin is the Awo of Idin rinrinmarin
Idin rinrinmarin lawo Idin rinrinmarin
My Idin-in is the one with an extensive laughter
Sluggishly does a child weed plants in the
compound
This was Ifa’s declaration to Oosanla
Oseremagbo
Who would give lots of Ire to his child
Oosanla Oseremagbo
Here are my hands
Please give me my own Ire
Please let my destiny be fulfilled

8. Ifa says things are not well with you presently. Ifa says
your Ori will elevate you, support you to actualise your
hearts desires. You will make Ipese for Elders of the
Night. You will also feed Ifa. You will offer an all
encompassing ebo with 2 ducks, 2 guinea fowls, 2
roosters, 2 hens, 2 pigeons and money. One of the
ducks will be dissected, put in an earthen plate, and pour
palm oil on it and use it to do Ipese for elders of the night.
Ifa says all our problems will subside, and its also
promises you a breakthrough.
Finally, Ifa says that where there is no way, a way will be
made for you.
On this, Ifa says:

A kii duro ki won lode Abon

A kii bere ki won lode Abon
A kii kunle ki won lode Abon
A kii dobale ki won lode Abon
A kii peyinda ki won lode Abon
Bi a o ba si ki won lode Abon
A o gbodo lo
Dia fun Orunmila
Baba nsawo lo sode Abon
Bakan sa la o se ki won lode Abon
Won ni ko sa kaale ebo ni sise
O gbebo, O rubo, O pese
Oun naa wa d’Eleye
O wa n rababa sori Oba won lode Abon
Awon Eleye gba lese mu
O wa n ra ded
O nso wipe:
Awo nki o o arandede
Awo nki o o
A kii duro ki won lode Abon
A kii bere ki won lode Abon
A kii dobale ki won lode Abon
A kii peyinda ki won lode Abon
Bi o ba ki won lode Abon
A o gbodo lo
Arandede, Awo n ki o o

Translation
We do not stand to greet them in Abon land
We do not squat to greet them in Abon land
We do not kneel to greet them in Abon land
We do not prostrate to greet them in Abon land
We do not turn-back to greet them in Abon land
If we do not greet them in Abon land we must not
leave
This was Ifa’s message to Orunmila
When he was going on Ifa expedition to Abon land
We just have to adopt a style to greet in Abon land
He was asked to offer ebo
He complied
He also fed Elders of the Night
 He got associated with them
And thus became their leader/head
The Elders of the Night then accords him full respect
He opened his mouth singing:
Awo is greeting you, Arandede
Awo is greeting you
We don’t stand to greet in Abon
We don’t squat to greet in Abon

9. Ifa foresees Ire of victory for you. Ifa says you will enjoy
good followership. You will excel where other people
fails. Ifa promises to see you through to victory. People
who are close to you are among those giving you
problems. You are to offer ebo with Obuko or 2 roosters
and money. You will also feed Ifa with 4 rats, 4 fish, 1
hen.
On this, Ifa says:

Erukuu
Erukee
Ko se omo eranko ni Mongalanja
Eni nla nii seun nla
Ajanaku nii su bi elu kandiri-kandiri
Kooko inu ofin nii wu omo eranko o je
Enu omo eranko o too
Dia fun Okanlerinwo Irunmole
Won ngbogun lo Ilu Isan
Ebo ni won ki won wa se
Won ko won o rubo
Erukuu
Erukee
Ko se omo eranko ni Mongalanja
Eni nla nii seun nla
Ajanaku nii su bi elu kandiri-kandiri
Kooko inu ofin nii wu omo eranko o je
Enu omo eranko o too
Dia fun Orunmila
Ifa ngbogun lo ilu Isan
Ebo ni won ni ko wa se
O gbebo, o rubo
Ayikiti, Ologun won niluu Isa
Ota-Kengbe-iye-lokun, ologun won niluu Isan
Oosi-nle-a-muja-podi ologun won niluu Isan
 Awon meteeta bas a lo
Orunmila ni Ogiri-Iyanda
Mi Ogiri-Iyanda
Eyin o rogun, rote bo ti sa

Translation
Erukuu
Erukee
They never trouble the beasts in the forest
Great person do great things
It is the elephant that excrete substances like
indigo
The grasses in the dip pitch is it that a beast in
yearning for to consume
But it is unable to gain access to it
This was Ifa declaration to 401 Irunmole
When they were going on a war mission to Isan
town
They were asked to offer ebo
They did not comply
Erukuu
Erukee
They never trouble the beasts in the forest
Great person do great things
It is the elephant that excrete substances like
indigo
The grasses in the dip pitch is it that a beast in
yearning for to consume
But it is unable to gain access to it
This was Ifa’s declaration to Orunmila
When he was going on a war mission to Isan
He was asked to offer ebo
He complied
Ayikiti was their Army commander in Isan
Ota-kengbe-iye-lokun, was an Army commander
in Isan Town
Oosi-nle-a-muja-podi, an army commander in
Isan Town
The three of them took to their heels
Orunmila said Ogiri-Iyanda
I chorused
Come and see how war and conspiracy
disappear
10. Ifa says you will give birth to a child. This child will be
prominent and very successful. The wealth of this child
will surpass those of all the children you had before
him/her. This child will shoot you and the entire family
member to limelight. This child will be so influencial and
the entire family members shall benefit from his influence.
You have to propitiate all Orisa on behalf of the child.
Also, you have to offer ebo with: 6 pigeons, 6 roosters, 6
ducks and money. You will also feed Ifa with 4 rats, 4
fish, 2 she-goats and 2 hens.
On this, Ifa says:

Erukuu
Erukee
Ko se omo eranko ni Mongalanja
Eni nla nii seun nla
Ajanaku nii su bi elu kandiri-kandiri
Kooko inu ofin nii wu omo eranko o je
Enu omo eranko o too
Dia fun Lakoworalu
Omo Isoro Agbore
Nigbati o dele Aye, o nse nkan nlanla
O wa dagba tan, o tun ilu Baba/Iya re se
patapata
Oruko awon obi re han si daradara
Nkan isese ile won o sit un parun
Bi o ba si ti Lakoworolu
Gbogbo isowo ni o ba ti run

Translation
Erukuu
Erukee
They never trouble the beasts in the forest
Great people do great things
It is the elephant that excrete substance that
looks like indigo
The grasses in the pitch is it that an animal
wishes to consume
But unable to gain access to it
This was Ifa’s declaration to Lakowaralu
The offspring of Isoro Agbore
 When he got to this world, at young age
He was doing great things
When he was of age, he was instrumental to
development of his parents town completely
The names of his parents were written in gold all
over
He protected and advanced the legacy of his
ancestral lineage
But for Lakoworalu
The ancestral legacy would have perished

11. You shall have all the ire in life. All you need do is the
propitiation of your “Ori” at regular interval. With whatever
it (Ori) chooses. Also, you have to offer ebo with 3
pigoens, 3 ducks, 3 roosters, 3 hens, 3 guinea fowls
and money.
On this, Ifa says:

Gudu maa da gudu

Saki lawo ayiwo
Dia fun Ori
Ti nsawo lo sode Apere
Ebo ni won ni ko wa se
O gbebo, o rubo
Eni to lowo
Eni to l’Aya
Eni to bi’mo
Eni to kole
Eni to nire gbogbo
Won a ni Ori e ma ni o
Ori pele ara ode Apere

Translation
Gudu maa da gudu
Saki is the Awo of Ayiwo
They cast Ifa for Ori
When he was going on Ifa expedition to Apere
He was asked to offer ebo
He complied
He who is blessed with wealth
He who is blessed with a spouse
He who is blessed with children
 He who is blessed with a building of his own
He who have all the good things of life
People will attribute this to his Ori
Gently, here comes Ori
The citizen of Apere

12. Ifa promises you the ire of sweetness. It enjoins you to

venture into medicine/drugs that are used in treating
sickness/ailments. Ifa says you will make a fortune from
this. Items of ebo include: 3 piegons and money. You
have to feed Ifa. Also, endeavour to get those medicines
for treatment ready at all times.
On this, Ifa says:

Idi agudu
Idin agudu
Idin agudu-gudu Oogun
Babalawo ti o bat ii ladoo merindinlogun
Eleeni o tii di Babalawo
Dia fun Arande
Tii sawo rode Ibon
Ebo ni won ni ko wa se
O gbebo, o rubo
Iwo Arande
Bi o dele, o ki Onibon-on nmi o
Iwo Arande

Translation
Idin agudu
Idin agudu
Idi agudu-gudu Oogun
A Babalawo who has not got up to sixteen
medicinal containers
He is not yet a Babalawo
This was Ifa’s message to Arande
When he was going on Ifa’s mission to Abon
He was asked to offer ebo
He complied
Arande, if you get to your home
Extend my greetings to Onibon
You Arande
13. Ifa says you will be wealthy. You should endeavour to add
kolanut sales to your business line. Ifa says you should
get a cone, this will be fortified with extra potent herbal
preparations, this will be given to you to enable you
triumph over those who exhibit hatred against you. You
will be putting this cone on your merchandise. You will
offer ebo with 3 pigeons, 3 hens, 3 guinea, 3 roosters
and money. Those who make jest of you when you fall
will be put to shame.
On this, Ifa says:

Pakun awusa nii bale

Nii fara j’oro
Ela woro ni ti ela Osumare
Dia fun Orunmila
Ifa nsowo Obi lo Ado Ewi
Won ni ko sakaale ebo ni sise
O gbebo, o rubo
Mo subu e rin mi
Eyin e si maa weyin wo
Eyin e si maa weyin wo
Mo subu, e rin mi o
Eyin e si maa weyin wo

Translation
The rope of the wall-nut is it that touches ground
and resembles cactus
Clarity of the sky is symobolised by the
appearance of the rainbow
This was Ifa’s message to Orunmila
When he was taking his kolanut business to Ado,
Ewi’s town
He was asked to offer ebo
He complied
I fell and you make jest of me
You shall see the outcome of this
I fell and you made jest of me
You shall see the outcome of this

14. Ifa says you should endeavour to be open-handed”. You

must not be stingy, you must be generous. You must be
 feeding elders of the the Night at regular intervals. Also,
you must be organising feast for people on a regular
basis. All these are to guide against calamity. You will
offer ebo with 3 pigeons, 3 guinea-fowls, 3 roosters
and money.
On this, Ifa says:

Idin wonhin Awo Ode

Dia fun Ode
Ode nre Igboje, elulu je
Won ni ko rubo
Ko rubo
Gbogbo isowo ope
Eni gbebo nibe ko sebo o
Gbogbo isowo ope

Translation
Idin Owonrin the Awo of Ode, Hunter
Cast Ifa for the hunter
When he was going to seven forests and seven
wilderness
He was asked to offer ebo
He complied
All adherents of Ifa
Let who has been advised to offer ebo comply

15. Ifa says you will enjoy good followership. You shall be
wealthy and enjoy royal accolade. You should feed Oosa
Oko and offer ebo with 3 pigeons and money.
On this, Ifa says:

Idin n’Idin arinrinmarin

Idin n’Idin arinrinmarin
Idin rindinrindin lomode nroko agbala
Dia fun Orisa Oko agba Irawo
Tii nraye Apesan pitipiti
Ebo ni won ni ko wa se
O gbebo, o rubo

Translation
Idin is the Idin of arinrinmarin
Idin is the Idin of arinrinmarin
 Sluggishly does a child weed the plants in the
compound
This was Ifa’s declaration to Orisa Oko, the elder
of Irawo town
Whe he was going to enjoy good followership
He was asked to offer ebo
He complied

16. Ifa foresees the Ire of longevity. You should endeavour to

keep up your usual good behaviour. You shall live long.
For this to materialise you have to offer ebo with one he-
goat and money.
On this, Ifa says:

Borin b ape lenu, a maa di ‘to

Bi igongo b ape laatan a dawon pala
Igongo a keyin Odu, a redi keke
Dia fun aikulola
Tii nsolori iwa n’Ife
Ti nba ku
Ma rire aiku-maniwa

Translation
When the chewing stick stays longer in the
mouth, it changes to saliva
If Igongo maggot stays long in the refuse bin, it
turns to Aworonpala
Igongo is it that came after Odu and swings its
buttocks sideways
This was Ifa’s message to Aikulola
The head of good character in Ife
If I did no die
I will enjoy long life and prosperity

17. Ifa says everything highlighted as your taboos must be

strictly adhered to. If you do not observe and avoid these
taboo they may give you untold problems. Again, there is
a taboo you are presently engaged in, this particular taboo
should be known, is it in character utterance or something
you ought not eat? Ifa says you shall be wealthy and also
enjoy good followership. You need to offer ebo with 4
guinea fowls, 4 pigeons, 16 snails, 16 efun (native
chalk 12 yards of white cloth and money. You also
need to feed Oosanla and endeavour to have Oosanla
beads (sese’efun beads) on you. On this, Ifa says:

Idin boo rin mi

Ma rin e
Dia fun Oosanla Oseeremagbo
Ti nraye apesin pitipiti
Won ni ko rubo
O gbebo, o rubo
Ko pe ko jinna
E wa ba ni ba wowo ire

Translation
If you laughed at me
I will laugh at you
This was Ifa’s declarations to Oosanla
Oseeremagbo
When he was going to be enjoying good
fellowership
He was asked to offer ebo
He complied
Before long, not too far
Come and join us in the midst of blissful
celebration