IFA OF THE YEAR 2012/2013 AS REVEALED IN OKE ITASE ON SATURDAY 2ND IFA OF THE YEAR 2012/2013 AS REVEALED IN OKE ITASE ON SATURDAY 2ND OF JUNE 2012. OF JUNE 2012. ODU OF THE YEAR 2012 ODU OF THE YEAR 2012 The Odu that was revealed during the annual world Ifa consultation at Oke Itase The Odu that was revealed during the annual world Ifa consultation at Oke Itase Ile Ife on the 2nd of June 2012 was Ogbe Ogunda (Ogbe Iyonu). Ifa foresees Ire Ile Ife on the 2nd of June 2012 was Ogbe Ogunda (Ogbe Iyonu). Ifa foresees Ire of prosperity for all devotees. of prosperity for all devotees. There is the need for all those who are born by this Odu during Ikosedaye or There is the need for all those who are born by this Odu during Ikosedaye or Itenifa to feed their Ifa with two kola nuts, four bitter kolas, and a bottle of liquor, Itenifa to feed their Ifa with two kola nuts, four bitter kolas, and a bottle of liquor, preferably schinapps or rum. Others who are not born by this Odu may also do preferably schinapps or rum. Others who are not born by this Odu may also do so too if they so desire. so too if they so desire. Messages of the Odu Messages of the Odu 1. Ifa advocates a lot of patience on the path of all devotees because they are 1. Ifa advocates a lot of patience on the path of all devotees because they are presently going through serious financial crisis. This is a global phenomenon. presently going through serious financial crisis. This is a global phenomenon. Ifa however advocates the need to be resillent and to be steadfast in whatever Ifa however advocates the need to be resillent and to be steadfast in whatever we are doing because there is light at the end of the tunnel. Ifa warns against we are doing because there is light at the end of the tunnel. Ifa warns against quiting the stage for whatever reason because all will be well at the end of the quiting the stage for whatever reason because all will be well at the end of the day. day. Ifa advises each person, group, community, state or nation to offer ebo with two Ifa advises each person, group, community, state or nation to offer ebo with two pigeons, two hens, two guinea-fowls, two roosters, two rats, two fish and pigeons, two hens, two guinea-fowls, two roosters, two rats, two fish and money. On this, Ifa says: money. On this, Ifa says: Oni le n wo Oni le n wo Igbeyin mi kasai toro Igbeyin mi kasai toro Dia fun Makan-anjuola Dia fun Makan-anjuola Tii s’omo Elerin-in Sajeje Tii s’omo Elerin-in Sajeje Eyi to nf’omi oju sungbere ire gbogbo Eyi to nf’omi oju sungbere ire gbogbo Ebo ni won ni ko waa se Ebo ni won ni ko waa se O gb’ébo’, o ru’bo O gb’ébo’, o ru’bo Nje Makan-anjuola, omo Elerin-in Sajeje Nje Makan-anjuola, omo Elerin-in Sajeje Iwo si tun pada, o d’olowo Iwo si tun pada, o d’olowo Aye e re tutu j’omi lo Aye e re tutu j’omi lo N o ba o d’Erin-in Sajeje N o ba o d’Erin-in Sajeje Makan-anjuola, omo Elerin-in Sajeje Makan-anjuola, omo Elerin-in Sajeje Iwo si tun pada, o d’alaya Iwo si tun pada, o d’alaya Aye e re tutu j’omi lo Aye e re tutu j’omi lo N o ba o d’Erin-in Sajeje N o ba o d’Erin-in Sajeje Makan-anjuola, omo Elerin-in Sajeje Makan-anjuola, omo Elerin-in Sajeje Iwo si tun pada, o d’olomo Iwo si tun pada, o d’olomo Aye e re tutu j’omi lo Aye e re tutu j’omi lo N o ba o d’Erin-in Sajeje N o ba o d’Erin-in Sajeje Makan-anjuola, omo Elerin-in Sajeje Makan-anjuola, omo Elerin-in Sajeje Iwo si tun pada, o d’onire gbogbo Iwo si tun pada, o d’onire gbogbo Aye e re tutu j’omi lo Aye e re tutu j’omi lo N o ba o d’Erin-in Sajeje N o ba o d’Erin-in Sajeje Translation Translation You are looking at my present condition You are looking at my present condition The outcome of my life shall be very rewarding The outcome of my life shall be very rewarding Ifa’s message for Makan-anjuola (dont be in a hurry to attain honor) Ifa’s message for Makan-anjuola (dont be in a hurry to attain honor) The offspring of Elerin SajejeWhen he was weeping in lamentation of his inability The offspring of Elerin SajejeWhen he was weeping in lamentation of his inability to acquire all ire of life to acquire all ire of life He was advised to offer ebo He was advised to offer ebo He complied He complied Now Makan-anjuola the offspring of Elerin-Sajeje Now Makan-anjuola the offspring of Elerin-Sajeje You ended up becoming a wealthy person You ended up becoming a wealthy person Your life is cooler than water Your life is cooler than water I will accompany you to Erin Sajeje land I will accompany you to Erin Sajeje land Makan-anjuola the offspring of Elerin-Sajeje Makan-anjuola the offspring of Elerin-Sajeje You ended up acquiring a compatible spouse You ended up acquiring a compatible spouse Your life is cooler than water Your life is cooler than water I will accompany you to Erin Sajeje land I will accompany you to Erin Sajeje land Makan-anjuola the offspring of Elerin-Sajeje Makan-anjuola the offspring of Elerin-Sajeje You ended up giving birth to many children You ended up giving birth to many children Your life is cooler than water Your life is cooler than water I will accompany you to Erin Sajeje land I will accompany you to Erin Sajeje land Makan-anjuola the offspring of Elerin-Sajeje Makan-anjuola the offspring of Elerin-Sajeje You ended up acquiring all ire of life You ended up acquiring all ire of life Your life is cooler than water Your life is cooler than water I will accompany you to Erin Sajeje land I will accompany you to Erin Sajeje land 2. Ifa warns that those who show aggresiveness shall be put in check by Ifa. Ifa 2. Ifa warns that those who show aggresiveness shall be put in check by Ifa. Ifa assures all devotees that this is the time that those who wield undue power on assures all devotees that this is the time that those who wield undue power on them shall not be able to achieve their nefarious aims anymore. People who them shall not be able to achieve their nefarious aims anymore. People who cheat others shall lose recognition. Communities which cheat other cheat others shall lose recognition. Communities which cheat other communities shall lose out, Nations who show disrespect for the rights of other communities shall lose out, Nations who show disrespect for the rights of other nations shall be put at the receiving end of all evils that they perpetrated. nations shall be put at the receiving end of all evils that they perpetrated. Ifa advises individuals, communities, states or nation who are in the position of Ifa advises individuals, communities, states or nation who are in the position of being victimised by others to offer ebo with one mature he-goat and money. On being victimised by others to offer ebo with one mature he-goat and money. On this, Ifa says: this, Ifa says: Ibinu o da nnkan fun’ni Ibinu o da nnkan fun’ni Suuru ni baba iwa Suuru ni baba iwa Agba to ni suuru Agba to ni suuru Oun gbogbo lo ni Oun gbogbo lo ni Dia fun Ina Dia fun Ina To l’oun o j’oye Olonroro To l’oun o j’oye Olonroro Ebo ni won ni ko waa se o Ebo ni won ni ko waa se o Ibinu o da nnkan fun’ni Ibinu o da nnkan fun’ni Suuru ni baba iwa Suuru ni baba iwa Agba to ni suuru Agba to ni suuru Oun gbogbo lo ni Oun gbogbo lo ni Dia fun Oorun Dia fun Oorun Ti yoo j’oye Olonroro Ti yoo j’oye Olonroro Ebo ni won ni ko waa se Ebo ni won ni ko waa se Dia fun Osupa Kirimu Dia fun Osupa Kirimu Ti yoo j’oye Olonroro Ti yoo j’oye Olonroro Ebo ni won ni ko waa se Ebo ni won ni ko waa se Osupa nikan ni nbe l’eyin ti ns’ebo Osupa nikan ni nbe l’eyin ti ns’ebo A m’Osupa j’oye ire de A m’Osupa j’oye ire de A m’Osupa j’oye Olonroro A m’Osupa j’oye Olonroro A m’Osupa j’oye aye gun A m’Osupa j’oye aye gun A m’Osupa j’oye Olonroro A m’Osupa j’oye Olonroro Lasan n’Ina gbo’ju Lasan n’Ina gbo’ju Ina o ni’wa ni’nu Ina o ni’wa ni’nu A m’Osupa j’oye Olonroro A m’Osupa j’oye Olonroro Lasan l’Oorun gbo’ju Lasan l’Oorun gbo’ju Oorun o ni’wa ni’nu Oorun o ni’wa ni’nu A m’Osupa j’oye Olonroro A m’Osupa j’oye Olonroro A m’Osupa j’oye ire de A m’Osupa j’oye ire de A m’Osupa j’oye Olonroro A m’Osupa j’oye Olonroro A m’Osupa j’oye aye gun A m’Osupa j’oye aye gun A m’Osupa j’oye Olonroro A m’Osupa j’oye Olonroro Translation: Translation: Anger amounts to nothing for one Anger amounts to nothing for one Patience is the father of all good characters Patience is the father of all good characters An elder who is patient An elder who is patient He is blessed with all the good things of life He is blessed with all the good things of life These were Ifa’s messages for Ina, the fire These were Ifa’s messages for Ina, the fire Who wanted to be installed as Olonroro, the illuminator Who wanted to be installed as Olonroro, the illuminator He was advised to offer ebo He was advised to offer ebo Anger amounts to nothing for one Anger amounts to nothing for one Patience is the father of all good character Patience is the father of all good character An elder who is patient An elder who is patient He is blessed with all the good things of life He is blessed with all the good things of life These were Ifa’s messages to Oorun, the sun These were Ifa’s messages to Oorun, the sun Who wanted to be installed as Olonroro, the illuminator Who wanted to be installed as Olonroro, the illuminator He was advised to offer ebo He was advised to offer ebo These were Ifa’s messages for Osupa Kirimu, the full moon These were Ifa’s messages for Osupa Kirimu, the full moon Who wanted to be installed as Olonroro, the illuminator Who wanted to be installed as Olonroro, the illuminator He was advised to offer ebo He was advised to offer ebo Only Osupa complied with the advice of the Awo Only Osupa complied with the advice of the Awo We have installed Osupa and all Ire has arrived We have installed Osupa and all Ire has arrived We have installed Osupa as the Olonroro We have installed Osupa as the Olonroro We installed Osupa and the world has become peaceful We installed Osupa and the world has become peaceful We have installed Osupa as the Olonroro We have installed Osupa as the Olonroro In vain was the competence of Ina In vain was the competence of Ina Ina has no good characterWe have installed Osupa as the Olonroro Ina has no good characterWe have installed Osupa as the Olonroro Of no purpose is the capacity of Oorun Of no purpose is the capacity of Oorun Oorun is not endowed with good character Oorun is not endowed with good character We have installed Osupa as the Olonroro We have installed Osupa as the Olonroro We have installed Osupa and all Ire has arrived We have installed Osupa and all Ire has arrived We have installed Osupa as the Olonroro We have installed Osupa as the Olonroro We installed Osupa and the world has become peaceful We installed Osupa and the world has become peaceful We have installed Osupa as the Olonroro, the illuminator We have installed Osupa as the Olonroro, the illuminator 3. Ifa also mentioned that most of the advanced nations of the world had 3. Ifa also mentioned that most of the advanced nations of the world had become power drunk. They are advised to change these attitude of aggression become power drunk. They are advised to change these attitude of aggression and of thinking that might is always right. With their aggressiveness, they have and of thinking that might is always right. With their aggressiveness, they have destroyed many nations of the world. If they do not stop, the next 12 monthds destroyed many nations of the world. If they do not stop, the next 12 monthds will see them being plagued with disappointment, chaos and regret. The same will see them being plagued with disappointment, chaos and regret. The same thing applies to individuals, groups and communities who believe in creating thing applies to individuals, groups and communities who believe in creating discomfort and hardship for weaker groups. discomfort and hardship for weaker groups. Ifa advises that a comprehensive ebo comprising three he-goats, three guinea-Ifa advises that a comprehensive ebo comprising three he-goats, three guinea-fowls, three roosters, three hens, and money must be offered by those who are fowls, three roosters, three hens, and money must be offered by those who are at the receiving ends of other peoples aggression. They also need to feed Ifa at the receiving ends of other peoples aggression. They also need to feed Ifa with one mature she-goat. On this, Ifa says:Sakiti Awo Onisaki with one mature she-goat. On this, Ifa says:Sakiti Awo Onisaki Dia fun Onisaki Dia fun Onisaki Omo Ogun o roke Omo Ogun o roke Jagan n jangan, Jannganteele Jagan n jangan, Jannganteele Dia fun Ogbe Dia fun Ogbe Ti yoo maa sowo ijakadi kari aye Ti yoo maa sowo ijakadi kari aye O de’le Alara O de’le Alara O da Alara O da Alara O pa Alara O pa Alara O de’le Ajero O de’le Ajero O da Ajero O da Ajero O pa Ajero O pa Ajero O de’le Owarangun Aga O de’le Owarangun Aga O da Owarangun Aga O da Owarangun Aga O pa Owarangun Aga O pa Owarangun Aga O wa ngb’ogun lo sile Elegun-Majo O wa ngb’ogun lo sile Elegun-Majo Ebo ni won ni ko waa se Ebo ni won ni ko waa se O gbebo, o rubo O gbebo, o rubo Nje Eegun n jo o Nje Eegun n jo o Eegun n yo Eegun n yo Eyin o mo pe owo nini l’egun n lo Eyin o mo pe owo nini l’egun n lo Translation Translation Sakiti, The Awo of Onisaki, the Oba of Saki Town Sakiti, The Awo of Onisaki, the Oba of Saki Town He cast Ifa for Onisaki He cast Ifa for Onisaki Offspring of Ogun devotees who cannot mold ivory Offspring of Ogun devotees who cannot mold ivory Jangannjangan and Jannganteele Jangannjangan and Jannganteele Who would engage in the profession of wrestling the world over Who would engage in the profession of wrestling the world over He got to the palace of Alara, the Oba of Ilara moki He got to the palace of Alara, the Oba of Ilara moki He threw down Alara He threw down Alara And killed Alara And killed Alara He went to Ajero, the Oba of Ijero-EkitiHe defeated Ajero He went to Ajero, the Oba of Ijero-EkitiHe defeated Ajero And killed Ajero And killed Ajero He went to the palace of Owarangun-Aga, the Oba of Ila-Orangun-Aga He went to the palace of Owarangun-Aga, the Oba of Ila-Orangun-Aga He defeated Owarangun-Aga He defeated Owarangun-Aga And killed Owarangun-Aga And killed Owarangun-Aga He was then going to wage war on Elegun-Majo, the Oba of Ajase He was then going to wage war on Elegun-Majo, the Oba of Ajase Elegutan-Majo was advised to offer ebo Elegutan-Majo was advised to offer ebo He complied He complied Now, Elegun is dancing Now, Elegun is dancing And Eegun is expressing joy And Eegun is expressing joy Don’t you know that Eegun is spending newly acquired money Don’t you know that Eegun is spending newly acquired money 4. Ifa still goes further to state that those who usurp other peoples priviledges or 4. Ifa still goes further to state that those who usurp other peoples priviledges or belongings shall regret. Ifa says that Olodumare Himself and Ifa had placed a belongings shall regret. Ifa says that Olodumare Himself and Ifa had placed a curse on individuals, groups or nations who forcefully take over other peoples curse on individuals, groups or nations who forcefully take over other peoples things. Ifa also says that weak nations shall become prosperous at the expense things. Ifa also says that weak nations shall become prosperous at the expense of strong nations. In the same vain, weak individuals shall become more of strong nations. In the same vain, weak individuals shall become more successful than their hitherto strong counterpart. successful than their hitherto strong counterpart. To ward off evil and to ensure that powerful individuals, groups or nations have To ward off evil and to ensure that powerful individuals, groups or nations have no adverse influence on the weak ones. There is the need to offer ebo with food, no adverse influence on the weak ones. There is the need to offer ebo with food, maize and millet.Eye abapa we maize and millet.Eye abapa we Eye abese we Eye abese we Eye abiru wemu-wemu Eye abiru wemu-wemu Orisanla Oseeremagbo Orisanla Oseeremagbo Awon ni won lo oja Agunregejege Awon ni won lo oja Agunregejege A wa Awo titi A wa Awo titi Awa o r’Awo Awa o r’Awo A wa Awo de Iliki A wa Awo de Iliki A wa Awo de Iwonran A wa Awo de Iwonran Nibi ojumo rere ti n mo o wa Nibi ojumo rere ti n mo o wa Ago o Mesiada temi n mu s’odun n’Ife Ooye Ago o Mesiada temi n mu s’odun n’Ife Ooye Won l’omo eku lo gbe e loMo ni omo eku ko to Ago o Mesiada temi i lo Won l’omo eku lo gbe e loMo ni omo eku ko to Ago o Mesiada temi i lo Esu ode a de panpe Esu ode a de panpe Ni yoo se elenini omo eku Ni yoo se elenini omo eku Won lomo eja lo gbe e lo Won lomo eja lo gbe e lo Mo ni omo eja ko to Ago Mesiada a temi i lo Mo ni omo eja ko to Ago Mesiada a temi i lo Esu ode adegere Esu ode adegere Ni yoo se elenini omo eja Ni yoo se elenini omo eja Won lawon omo eye lo gbe e lo Won lawon omo eye lo gbe e lo Mo ni omo eye ko to Ago Mesiada a temi i lo Mo ni omo eye ko to Ago Mesiada a temi i lo Esu ode adate Esu ode adate Ni yoo se elenini omo eye Ni yoo se elenini omo eye Won lomo eran lo gbe e lo o Won lomo eran lo gbe e lo o Mo ni omo eran ko to Ago Mesiada a temi i lo Mo ni omo eran ko to Ago Mesiada a temi i lo Esu ode ayinlasa Esu ode ayinlasa Ni yoo se elenini omo eran Ni yoo se elenini omo eran Won lomo eni lo gbe e lo Won lomo eni lo gbe e lo Mo ni omo eni nigbanteyin eni se Mo ni omo eni nigbanteyin eni se Mo ni omo eni yoo gbo ogbo oluyeeyetuye Mo ni omo eni yoo gbo ogbo oluyeeyetuye Omo eni yoo gboo ogbo oluyeeyetuye Omo eni yoo gboo ogbo oluyeeyetuye Omo eni yoo gbogboogbo Omo eni yoo gbogboogbo Omo eni yoo totooto Omo eni yoo totooto Omo eni yoo lalaala Omo eni yoo lalaala Omo eni yoo bibiibi Omo eni yoo bibiibi Omo eni yoo rereere Omo eni yoo rereere Omo eni yoo fa’kun ola lale aye ja gberegede Omo eni yoo fa’kun ola lale aye ja gberegede Awon ogbe re o gbon o Awon ogbe re o gbon o Awon ogbe re o mo Awon ogbe re o mo Awon ogbe re o mo pe Ifa Ola n’Ifa a wa oTranslation Awon ogbe re o mo pe Ifa Ola n’Ifa a wa oTranslation The bird with strong wide wings The bird with strong wide wings The bird with powerful legs The bird with powerful legs The bird with a wagging tail The bird with a wagging tail Orisanla Oseeremagbo Orisanla Oseeremagbo They were the ones that went to Agunregejege market They were the ones that went to Agunregejege market We searched and searched for a competent Awo We searched and searched for a competent Awo We could not find one We could not find one We searched for an Awo in Iliki land We searched for an Awo in Iliki land And went to Ijesa land And went to Ijesa land And we even went to Iwonran And we even went to Iwonran Where the good day dawns Where the good day dawns My Mesiada costume which I normally used to celebrate the annual festivals in My Mesiada costume which I normally used to celebrate the annual festivals in Ife Oodaye Ife Oodaye They informed me that rats had taken it away They informed me that rats had taken it away I responded that no rat had the capability of using my Mesiada costume I responded that no rat had the capability of using my Mesiada costume Those who set traps for rats Those who set traps for rats Will certainly be the slanderers against the rats Will certainly be the slanderers against the rats They informed me that the fish had taken it away They informed me that the fish had taken it away I responded that no fish had the capability of using my Mesiada costume I responded that no fish had the capability of using my Mesiada costume Those who set nets and hooks for fish Those who set nets and hooks for fish Will certainly be the slanderers against the fish Will certainly be the slanderers against the fish They informed me that the birds had taken it away They informed me that the birds had taken it away I responded that no bird had the capability of using my Mesiada costume I responded that no bird had the capability of using my Mesiada costume Those who set ropes, cages, and bird-lime to catch birds Those who set ropes, cages, and bird-lime to catch birds Will certainly be the slanderers against the birds Will certainly be the slanderers against the birds They informed me that the beasts had taken it away They informed me that the beasts had taken it away I responded that no beast had the capability of using my Ago Mesiada I responded that no beast had the capability of using my Ago Mesiada Those who shoot with rifles and spears at beastsWill certainly be the slanderers Those who shoot with rifles and spears at beastsWill certainly be the slanderers against the beasts against the beasts They informed me that my children had taken it away They informed me that my children had taken it away I responded that my children are my future who will carry on when I am no more I responded that my children are my future who will carry on when I am no more I pray for my children to live very long on earth I pray for my children to live very long on earth And to grow old and feeble And to grow old and feeble I pray for my children to grow very old I pray for my children to grow very old And live very long And live very long And succeed in all departments of life And succeed in all departments of life And give birth to so many ideas and children And give birth to so many ideas and children And multiply in all aspects of life And multiply in all aspects of life And spread the chain of prosperity to all parts of the world And spread the chain of prosperity to all parts of the world The uninitiated are not wise The uninitiated are not wise They also lack knowledge They also lack knowledge The uninitiated do not know that our Odu is the Odu of riches and prosperity The uninitiated do not know that our Odu is the Odu of riches and prosperity 5. Ifa says that there is the need for all devotees to take personal hygiene more 5. Ifa says that there is the need for all devotees to take personal hygiene more seriously than ever before, especially those who have babies that they are seriously than ever before, especially those who have babies that they are nursing. Ifa warns that there are many dangerous particles now that will affect nursing. Ifa warns that there are many dangerous particles now that will affect the children adversely if not properly disposed off. This is the reason why there the children adversely if not properly disposed off. This is the reason why there is the need to sweep the ground as many times as possible and keep the home is the need to sweep the ground as many times as possible and keep the home and its environment clean and tidy at all time. If this is not done, there is the and its environment clean and tidy at all time. If this is not done, there is the likelihood that these infants losing their lives due to what they inhailed or likelihood that these infants losing their lives due to what they inhailed or consumed on the ground. Ifa advises that ebo should be offered with one consumed on the ground. Ifa advises that ebo should be offered with one matured he-goat and money. There is also the need to feed Egbe with Ekuru, matured he-goat and money. There is also the need to feed Egbe with Ekuru, Akara and fruits. Akara and fruits. Eesuu nii senu tutuutu s’olorun Eesuu nii senu tutuutu s’olorun Bi eyi ti yoo p’ogun Bi eyi ti yoo p’ogun Bee ni o lee pogun Bee ni o lee pogun Dia fun Tie Dia fun Tie Tie nt’orun bo wa’le aye Tie nt’orun bo wa’le aye Ebo ni won ni ko waa se Ebo ni won ni ko waa se O ko’ti ogbonyin s’ebo O ko’ti ogbonyin s’ebo Iya omo da? Iya omo da? Omo ti ba tie lo o Omo ti ba tie lo o Translation Translation Eesuu grass is it pointed its mouth to heaven Eesuu grass is it pointed its mouth to heaven Just as if it intends to summon war and confrontation Just as if it intends to summon war and confrontation But it cannot do so But it cannot do so Ifa’s message for Tie Ifa’s message for Tie When coming from heaven to earth When coming from heaven to earth He was advised to offer ebo He was advised to offer ebo He refused to comply He refused to comply Mother, where is your baby Mother, where is your baby It had gone with Tie It had gone with Tie 6. Ifa advises all devotees to be their brothers/sisters keepers. They must 6. Ifa advises all devotees to be their brothers/sisters keepers. They must ensure that they look after the welfare and of their brothers and sisters wherever ensure that they look after the welfare and of their brothers and sisters wherever they may be. Ifa says that doing this will make Ajagunmale, the Oluwo of heaven, they may be. Ifa says that doing this will make Ajagunmale, the Oluwo of heaven, to personally look after the home of such devotees. Ifa says that people will to personally look after the home of such devotees. Ifa says that people will make jest of devotees, they will cast aspersions against them. They will also make jest of devotees, they will cast aspersions against them. They will also attempt to subject them to ridicule. Ifa says that they do not need to bother attempt to subject them to ridicule. Ifa says that they do not need to bother since their rewards are with Ajagunmale. since their rewards are with Ajagunmale. Ifa advises them to offer ebo with 16 pigeons, 16 hens, 16 rats, 16 fish and Ifa advises them to offer ebo with 16 pigeons, 16 hens, 16 rats, 16 fish and money. Pàrt of the items will be used to feed Ifa. On this, Ifa says: money. Pàrt of the items will be used to feed Ifa. On this, Ifa says: Arugbo odo la fi ngeluu Arugbo odo la fi ngeluu Agbalagba ju ona nii gejo meji gberegede Agbalagba ju ona nii gejo meji gberegede Dia fun baba ti ntunle onile se Dia fun baba ti ntunle onile se Eyi ti Ajagunmale yoo maa wole dee Eyi ti Ajagunmale yoo maa wole dee Ebo ni won ko waa se Ebo ni won ko waa se O gbebo, o rubo O gbebo, o rubo Iya n bu mi lole Iya n bu mi lole Baba nbu mi lole Baba nbu mi lole Omo ti mo bi nbu mi lole Omo ti mo bi nbu mi lole Aya ti mo ni nbu mi lole Aya ti mo ni nbu mi lole Oro o kan yin o Oro o kan yin o Lowo Eledaa mi ni o Lowo Eledaa mi ni o Ase wa dowo Ogbe oun Ogunda Ase wa dowo Ogbe oun Ogunda Translation Translation An old piston is used to pound indigo An old piston is used to pound indigo An old well trekked road is it that breaks the back of a snake An old well trekked road is it that breaks the back of a snake These were the messages of Ifa for the elder who mends other peoples home These were the messages of Ifa for the elder who mends other peoples home And who Ajagunmale will be taking care of his own home And who Ajagunmale will be taking care of his own home He was advised to offer ebo He was advised to offer ebo He complied He complied My mother says that i am lazy My mother says that i am lazy My father complains that i am lazy My father complains that i am lazy My child accuses me of being lazy My child accuses me of being lazy Even my wife moans that i am lazyThe matter is not in your hands Even my wife moans that i am lazyThe matter is not in your hands It rest in the hands of my maker It rest in the hands of my maker My authority comes from Ogbe and Ogunda My authority comes from Ogbe and Ogunda 7. Ifa says that there is the need to offer ebo in order to ward off both physical 7. Ifa says that there is the need to offer ebo in order to ward off both physical and spiritual enemies. Ifa says that the quality of all devotees’ lives will improve and spiritual enemies. Ifa says that the quality of all devotees’ lives will improve greatly if they can take care of physical and spiritual problems. There are crises greatly if they can take care of physical and spiritual problems. There are crises upheveals and pandemonium the world over. Many physical measures to upheveals and pandemonium the world over. Many physical measures to reduce crime rate around the world had failed. There is therefore the need to reduce crime rate around the world had failed. There is therefore the need to combine physical solutions with spiritual remedy. Ifa advises each devotee, combine physical solutions with spiritual remedy. Ifa advises each devotee, group, or nation to offer ebo with one mature he-goat and money.Kinni mo se group, or nation to offer ebo with one mature he-goat and money.Kinni mo se Kinni mo yan se Kinni mo yan se Yeye e mi Asabi Yeye e mi Asabi O ran mi ni’na O ran mi ni’na Mi o m’ape Mi o m’ape Mo tuntún ya f’enu fon’na fun o wale Mo tuntún ya f’enu fon’na fun o wale Enu ni Iganran fi nfon’na l’oko Enu ni Iganran fi nfon’na l’oko Kinni mo se Kinni mo se Kinni mo yan se Kinni mo yan se Yeye e mi Asabi Yeye e mi Asabi O ran mi ni’su O ran mi ni’su Mi o m’agbon Mi o m’agbon Mo tuntún ya fenu wa’su fun o l’oko Mo tuntún ya fenu wa’su fun o l’oko En un’Iganran fi n wa’su l’oko En un’Iganran fi n wa’su l’oko Kinni mo se Kinni mo se Kinni mo yan se Kinni mo yan se Yeye e mi Asabi Yeye e mi Asabi O ran mi l’orun O ran mi l’orun Mi o m’agbe Mi o m’agbe Mo tuntún ya f’enu pon’mi fun o wale Mo tuntún ya f’enu pon’mi fun o wale En un’Iganran fi n pon’mi l’oko En un’Iganran fi n pon’mi l’oko Ifa pele Ifa pele Omo eruku tamutamu ona Iraye Omo eruku tamutamu ona Iraye Ifa peleOmmo eruku tamutamu ona Iraye Ifa peleOmmo eruku tamutamu ona Iraye Ifa pele Ifa pele Omo kikan edun tii m’ara ogidan-an le Omo kikan edun tii m’ara ogidan-an le A b’ito mini bi eji san pale A b’ito mini bi eji san pale Akin ni’le Ido Akin ni’le Ido Dia fun Orunmila Dia fun Orunmila Ifa nsawo lo sile Onidoo Opaara Ifa nsawo lo sile Onidoo Opaara Ajogun lo ka won mo’le pitipiti Ajogun lo ka won mo’le pitipiti Ebo ni won ni ko waa se Ebo ni won ni ko waa se O gb’ebo, o ru’bo O gb’ebo, o ru’bo Ko pe, ko jinna Ko pe, ko jinna E waa ba ni latole ire gbogbo E waa ba ni latole ire gbogbo Atole ire gbogbo laa ba’ni l’ese Ope Atole ire gbogbo laa ba’ni l’ese Ope Nje Iku gba’pe o lo o Nje Iku gba’pe o lo o Sawerepepe Sawerepepe Arun gba’pe o lo Arun gba’pe o lo Sawerepepe Sawerepepe Ejo gba’pe o lo Ejo gba’pe o lo Sawerepepe Sawerepepe Ofo gba’pe o lo Ofo gba’pe o lo Sawerepepe Sawerepepe Gbogbo Ajogun gba’pe won lo o Gbogbo Ajogun gba’pe won lo o Sawerepepe Sawerepepe Translation: Translation: What have I done? What have I done? What should I have done? What should I have done? Asabi, my mother Asabi, my mother You sent me to fetch fire You sent me to fetch fire But I did not bring a container But I did not bring a container I used my mouth to carry the embers to the house for you I used my mouth to carry the embers to the house for you It is with their mouths that Iganran people fetch and carry live embers in the It is with their mouths that Iganran people fetch and carry live embers in the farm farm What have I done? What have I done? What should I have done? What should I have done? Asabi, my mother Asabi, my mother You sent me to bring yams You sent me to bring yams But I did not bring a basket But I did not bring a basket I used my mouth to carry the yams to the house for you I used my mouth to carry the yams to the house for you It is with their mouths that Iganran people carry yams in the farm It is with their mouths that Iganran people carry yams in the farm What have I done? What have I done? What should I have done? What should I have done? Asabi, my mother Asabi, my mother You sent me to fetch water You sent me to fetch water But I did not bring a calabash But I did not bring a calabash I used my mouth to carry the water to the house for you I used my mouth to carry the water to the house for you It is with their mouths that Iganran people fetch water in the farm It is with their mouths that Iganran people fetch water in the farm Gently Ifa Gently Ifa Offspring of the fine dust of Ido land Offspring of the fine dust of Ido land Easy IfaOffspring of the smooth dust of Iraye land Easy IfaOffspring of the smooth dust of Iraye land Gently Ifa Gently Ifa Offspring of the tightened rope which strengthens the Osidan musical drum Offspring of the tightened rope which strengthens the Osidan musical drum He who urinates like a rain shower He who urinates like a rain shower The brave man of Ido land The brave man of Ido land These were Ifa’s declarations to Orunmila These were Ifa’s declarations to Orunmila When going on a spiritual mission to the palace of Onidoo-Opaara When going on a spiritual mission to the palace of Onidoo-Opaara When they were completely overwhelmed by evil principalities When they were completely overwhelmed by evil principalities He was advised to offer ebo He was advised to offer ebo He complied He complied Before long, not too far Before long, not too far Join us in the midst of all Ire of life Join us in the midst of all Ire of life In the midst of all Ire of life does one find all followers of the holy palm In the midst of all Ire of life does one find all followers of the holy palm Now, Iku, Death accepted our pleas and left Now, Iku, Death accepted our pleas and left Sawerepepe Sawerepepe Arun, Affliction accepted our pleas and left Arun, Affliction accepted our pleas and left Sawerepepe Sawerepepe Ejo, Contention accepted our pleas and left Ejo, Contention accepted our pleas and left Sawerepepe Sawerepepe Ofo, Loss accepted our pleas and leftSawerepepe Ofo, Loss accepted our pleas and leftSawerepepe All Ajogun accepted our pleas as they left All Ajogun accepted our pleas as they left Sawerepepe Sawerepepe 8. Ifa warns that there is the need for all devotees to be extremely careful and for 8. Ifa warns that there is the need for all devotees to be extremely careful and for them to take care of their lives especially the young ones. Ifa says that many them to take care of their lives especially the young ones. Ifa says that many disasterous things will happen in the year that will spare the old and snuff out disasterous things will happen in the year that will spare the old and snuff out lives out of young ones. This is the reason why youths should live their lives lives out of young ones. This is the reason why youths should live their lives with extremely caution and avoid taking undue risks in order not to lose their with extremely caution and avoid taking undue risks in order not to lose their lives. Ifa advises that there is the need to procure one hen and eight fresh eggs. lives. Ifa advises that there is the need to procure one hen and eight fresh eggs. Four of the fresh eggs should be boiled while the remaining four will be left raw. Four of the fresh eggs should be boiled while the remaining four will be left raw. The hen will be sliced open from the chest to the abdomen and the eight eggs The hen will be sliced open from the chest to the abdomen and the eight eggs will be deposited inside the abdomen. Plenty of palm oil will be poured inside the will be deposited inside the abdomen. Plenty of palm oil will be poured inside the abdomen and the hen will be used as Ipese for the elders of the night. This will abdomen and the hen will be used as Ipese for the elders of the night. This will prevent youths from dying in their prime and allow them to live to their old ages. prevent youths from dying in their prime and allow them to live to their old ages. On this, Ifa says: On this, Ifa says: ‘Mode kekere nfe ‘binrin Ogboni ‘Mode kekere nfe ‘binrin Ogboni Won gbo, won o gbodo wi Won gbo, won o gbodo wi Gedegede won o gbodo fo Gedegede won o gbodo fo Dia fun Iku Dia fun Iku A bu fun Oosanla A bu fun Oosanla Won ntorun bo wale aye Won ntorun bo wale aye Ebo ni won ni ki won waa se Ebo ni won ni ki won waa se Won gb’egbo, won ru’bo Won gb’egbo, won ru’bo Kop e ko jinna Kop e ko jinna E waa wo’fa ojoun nni bo tin se E waa wo’fa ojoun nni bo tin se Translation Translation A youth is having a secret love affair with the wife of an Ogboni Elder A youth is having a secret love affair with the wife of an Ogboni Elder They’ve heard of it, but they must not say anything They’ve heard of it, but they must not say anything Even the consequence of doing so must not be pronounced Even the consequence of doing so must not be pronounced This was Ifa’s message for Iku, Death This was Ifa’s message for Iku, Death And also for Oosanla, Obatala And also for Oosanla, Obatala When coming from heaven to earth When coming from heaven to earth They were advised to offer ebo They were advised to offer ebo They complied They complied Before long, not too far Before long, not too far Come and see how the Ifa that was cast on that day has manifested Come and see how the Ifa that was cast on that day has manifested It is in this Odu that Ifa explains that it is not certain that anyone who comes into It is in this Odu that Ifa explains that it is not certain that anyone who comes into the world will live up to his/her old age before he/she returns to heaven. Death the world will live up to his/her old age before he/she returns to heaven. Death can snatch the son and leave the father, death can also snatch a whole family at can snatch the son and leave the father, death can also snatch a whole family at one sweep and leave their parents untouched. This is why it is important to offer one sweep and leave their parents untouched. This is why it is important to offer the ebo above in order to prevent untimely death for us and our loved ones. the ebo above in order to prevent untimely death for us and our loved ones. Ifa says that there is the need for all devotees to adorn their necks, wrists, or Ifa says that there is the need for all devotees to adorn their necks, wrists, or waist with Ide beads. Ifa says that it will serve as a symbol of respect for those waist with Ide beads. Ifa says that it will serve as a symbol of respect for those who use the beads. Untimely death will not be able to touch them. On this, Ifa who use the beads. Untimely death will not be able to touch them. On this, Ifa says: says: Owerere Owerere Owerere Owerere Dia fun Orunmila Dia fun Orunmila Tii yoo lode b’omo re l’orun Tii yoo lode b’omo re l’orun Ntori Iku Ntori Iku Ebo ni won ni ko waa se Ebo ni won ni ko waa se O gbebo, o ru’bo O gbebo, o ru’bo Nje owere la n ja un Nje owere la n ja un Iku kii pa’wo to lade b’orun Iku kii pa’wo to lade b’orun Owere la n ja un Owere la n ja un Arun kii s’awo to la’de b’orun Arun kii s’awo to la’de b’orun Owere la n ja un Owere la n ja un Ibi kii s’awo to la’de b’orun Ibi kii s’awo to la’de b’orun Owere la n ja un Owere la n ja un Translation Translation Owerere Owerere Owerere Owerere They cast Ifa for Orunmila They cast Ifa for Orunmila Who would adorn the necks of his children with ide beads Who would adorn the necks of his children with ide beads For protection against death For protection against death He was advised to offer ebo He was advised to offer ebo He complied He complied We are all struggling, all of us We are all struggling, all of us Death will never kill an Awo who has adorned his neck with Ifa beads Death will never kill an Awo who has adorned his neck with Ifa beads We are all struggling, all of us We are all struggling, all of us Affliction will never affect an Awo who has adorned his neck with Ifa beads Affliction will never affect an Awo who has adorned his neck with Ifa beads We are all struggling, all of us We are all struggling, all of us No evil will ever affect an Awo who has adorned his neck with Ide beads No evil will ever affect an Awo who has adorned his neck with Ide beads We are all struggling, all of us We are all struggling, all of us 10. On the overall, Ifa says that our dreams shall come true. What many people 10. On the overall, Ifa says that our dreams shall come true. What many people consider to be impossible shall be realised. With patience, dedication and consider to be impossible shall be realised. With patience, dedication and resillence all devotees shall have cause to celebrate. Ifa advises each individual resillence all devotees shall have cause to celebrate. Ifa advises each individual to offer ebo with three pigoens, three guinea-fowls, three roosters and money. to offer ebo with three pigoens, three guinea-fowls, three roosters and money. On this, Ifa says: On this, Ifa says: Teteregun abeso woroko Teteregun abeso woroko Dia fun Onilee fuja ti yoo dooto Dia fun Onilee fuja ti yoo dooto Emi onilee fuja, o dooto Emi onilee fuja, o dooto Mo kole owo Mo kole owo Emi onilee fuja, o dooto Emi onilee fuja, o dooto Mo kole omo Mo kole omo Emi onilee fuja, o dooto Emi onilee fuja, o dooto Mo kole aiku baale oro Mo kole aiku baale oro Translation Translation Teteregun with croocked fruits Teteregun with croocked fruits Ifa’s message for he who build his castle in his dreams Ifa’s message for he who build his castle in his dreams Which shall later come to pass Which shall later come to pass He was advised to offer ebo He was advised to offer ebo He complied He complied I who build house in my dream I who build house in my dream It has become reality It has become reality I build home of prosperity I build home of prosperity I who build house in my dream I who build house in my dream It has become reality It has become reality I build home of compatible spouse I build home of compatible spouse I who build house in my dream I who build house in my dream It has become reality It has become reality I build home of great children I build home of great children I who build house in my dream I who build house in my dream It has become reality It has become reality I build home of longevity the father of all prosperity. I build home of longevity the father of all prosperity. Aboru Aboye.
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