OSA OGUNDA
OSA GUNLEJA
OSA ALASUWADA
OSA AKINYALO
1. Ifa says that you will not be allowed to die young. Ifa says that Oya will ensure your
protection and security. Ifa advises you to offer ebo with two guinea-fowls, two roosters,
four rats, four fish and money. You also need to feed Oya with red pounded yam and guinea
corn beer. On this, Ifa says:
Ita gbangba ni won nsa’gun-un awo ile Alara
Ikoko ni won nsa’gun-un awo Oke Ijero
Ibi to ba wu Ologun-un nii sa’gun-un ree si
Dia fun Oniyan egun
Dia fun Oloti ape
Ebo ni won ni ki won waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Iku o nii pa Oniyan egun
Nnkan o nii s’oloti ape
Translation
In the open do they spread Ogun, the Awo of Alara’s household
In secret place do they spread Ogun, the Awo of Ajero’s household
The owner of Ogun icons is free to spread it wherever pleases him
Ifa’s message for the provider of Egun, Red pounded yam
And also for the provider of the maize beer
They were advised to offer ebo
They complied
Death will not snatch away the provider of Egun pounded yam
Nothing evil shall befall the provider of the guinea corn beer
2. Ifa advises you to offer ebo so that your landed property will not be taken away from
you. Ebo materials: one mature he-goat, plenty of black-eye peas and money.
Ita gbangba ni won nsa’gun-un awo ile Alara
Ikoko ni won nsa’gun-un awo Oke Ijero
Ibi to ba wu Ologun-un nii sagun-un ree si o
Dia fun Alabahun Ogangan Atapa-Nimale
Eyi ti yoo gba’le kun’le e baba re
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ko pe, ko jinna
E wa ba ni l’aruuse ogun
Ifa lo ni’le, e rora se o
Orunmila lo ni’le, d’oyinbo
Translation
In the open do they spread Ogun, the Awo of Alara’s household
In secret place do they spread Ogun, the Awo of Ajero’s household
The owner of Ogun icons is free to spread it wherever pleases him
Ifa’s message for Alabahun Ajapa, the Tortoise
Who would acquire more land to join his father’s land
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Before long, not too far
Join us in the midst of victory
Ifa owns the land
Let us be careful
Ifa owns the land
Even to the Oyinbo man’s land
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3. Ifa advises you to offer ebo against serious illness that will make you to lose interest in
food. Ebo materials: 20 yams, 30 water-yams, 50 micro yams one mature he-goat and
money. You also need to feed Ifa with one mature she-goat. Ifa also warned you never to be
rude to elders and never to be too argumentative.
Apalanpolo awo Enu
Dia fun Enu
Nigbati oun pelu Ara jo njija agba lale Ife
Enu ni ti a ba le ru ogun ako isu
Ti a ru ogbon ewura
Ti a ru aadota eekokoro
Ka ri oun mu s’ebo
Ki ara o tu wa nini
Ero Ipo ati Ofa
E wa ba ni jebutu ire
Translation
Apalanpolo, the Awo of Enu, the Mouth
He cast Ifa for the mouth
When he and the rest of the body were fighting for supremacy at Ile Ife
Enu said that if they could offer ebo with 20 yams
And 30 water yams
And 50 micro yams
We shall have comfort
And return to sound health
Travelers to Ipo and Ofa towns
Join us in the midst of all ire of life
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4. Ifa advises a barren woman closer to you to offer ebo for her to be blessed with the fruit
of the womb. This woman thinks that she is already pregnant. Ifa says that it is not
pregnancy. It is disease. Ebo materials: two roosters, two guinea-fowls, and money. She
also needs to feed Ifa with one mature she-goat.
Ita gbangba ni won nsa’gun-un awo ile Alara
Ikoko ni won nsa’gun-un awo Oke Ijero
Ibi to ba wu Ologun-un ni nsa’gun-un ree si
Dia fun Omo-kunnu-Igbo
Omo arun ka agbo kun inu danyin-danyin
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ko pe, ko jinna
E wa ba ni ni jebutu omo
The Ori that came into this world
That said that it will be blessed with wealth
Owewe
Ifa says that you should please count me among them
Whose womb is filled with diseases
She was advised to offer ebo
She complied
Before long, not too far
Join us in the midst of many children
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5. You are warned never to take your child to the venue of any incident where he/she will
join others as spectators. Doing this may lead to the child losing his/her life at the venue.
Ebo materials: four roosters, four guinea-fowls and money. You also need to feed Obatala
with 16 land snails, 16 efun and shea butter. There is also the need to dress this child with
white garment always.
Kuro ni koto
Bo si gegele
Dia fun Iran
Tii se omo Oosa Gbowuji
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O ko’ti ogbonhin s’ebo
Iran l’omo Oosa ti nwo
O ba iran lo o
Translation
Leave the trench
Come to the high ground
Ifa’s message for Iran, Spectacle
The child of Orisa Gbowuji, Obatala
She was advised to offer ebo
She failed to comply
The child of Orisa went to watch an event
And she disappeared with the spectacle
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6. There is the need to offer ebo for a recalcitrant boy close to you in order for him not to
enter into very serious trouble. This boy may get lost if he is not careful. Ebo materials:
one he-goat, plenty of bananas, one dog, three roosters and money. There is also the need
to feed Ogun as prescribed by Ifa.
Agbekale odi
Awakale iyara
Dia fun Rere
Tii se omo Oluwo
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O ko’ti ogbonhin s’ebo
Iya f’esin si’le
O ni nk’ode se
Agba-lu-rere
Baba f’esin si’le
O ni nk’ode se
Agba-lu-rere
Igbo d’igbo Efon
O di igbo Erin
Agba-lu-rere
Agbara lo gbe omo s’ofin
Omo d’eru ahun
Agba-lu-rere
Kinrinjin-kinrinjin kekeluke
Agba-lu-rere
Translation
Agbekale odi
Awakale iyara
They cast Ifa for Rere
The child of Oluwo
He was advised to offer ebo
He failed to comply
My mother gave me a horse
To use in hunting training
Agba-lu-rere
My mother gave me a horse
To use in hunting training
Agba-lu-rere
The forest was filled with buffaloes
And elephants
Agba-lu-rere
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The flood dragged the child into a gulley
And he became the slave of Ahun, the Tortoise
Agba-lu-rere
Kinrinjin-kinrinjin kenkeluke
Agba-lu-rere
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7. Ifa says that you will be blessed with recognition and title. You need to offer ebo with
two mature rams, two mature ewes, two bundles of white clothes and money. Parts of
these materials are to be used to feed your Ori.
Isu sisun nii wu omo onile
Ipete ogi nii wu omo alejo
Dia fun Ogogo-nirun-madi
Ti yoo je oba eye laarin igbe
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
E gbari jo o
Ki e wa sin mi o
Afo-gbarijo ma ni ti iwo
Translation
Roasted yam is what interests a host
And corn porridge interests the guest
Ifa’s message for Ogogo-nirun-madi, the White Eagle
Who will be installed as the head of all the birds in the forest
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Gather yourselves together
Come and serve me
Iwo is noted for serving in group
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8. Ifa says that it foresees the ire of prosperity for you. You shall live in relative peace of
mind and comfort. Ebo materials include one mature pig, plenty of bananas, 16 land snails,
and money. The pig will be used to feed Ifa. The snails and bananas will be placed on Ifa
and the container will be covered for 16 days. It will be opened on the 17 th day and the Ifa
will be cast again.
Igbin o da’to awo Awereke
Opon’ti moranyin awo ale Ife
Ipile oro nii m’enu u s’ope
Dia fun Olota Odo
Omo a ro gedegede wo’mi
Igbati nj’aye inira kaka-koko
Alade waa f’elede ru’bo
Gbede, l’ara o maa de wa ni, gbede
Translation
Igbin o da’to, the awo of Awereke
Oponti moranyin, the awo of Ife land
Ipile oro nii menu u sope
They cast Ifa for Olota Odo
He who dresses gorgeously to enter the river
When he was living in hardship
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Alade has now offered ebo with one pig
Life will turn to peace and comfort for me
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9. Ifa says that it foresees the ire of child-bearing for you. Ebo materials are two hens and
money. There is also the need to feed Sango with plenty of Amala with gbegiri soup.
Gbangba ni won n sagun-un awo Ile Alara
Ikoko ni won nsagun-un awo Oke Ijero
Ibi o wu Ologun-un nii sagun-un ree si
Dia fun Elegberin Amala
Ti yoo bi egberin omo saye
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ko pe, ko jinna
E wa ba ni ni jebutu omo
Translation
In the open do they spread Ogun, the Awo of Alara’s household
In secret place do they spread Ogun, the Awo of Ajero’s household
The owner of Ogun icons is free to spread it wherever pleases him/her
Ifa’s message for Elegberin Amala, owner of 800 wraps of Amala meal, (Sango)
Who will receive the blessing of 800m children
Before long, not too far
Join us in the midst of several children
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10. Ifa says that it foresees the ire of victory and accomplishment for you. There is a grand
conspiracy against you but you will surely overcome. Ebo materials: four pigeons and
money. You also need to grind Aje leaves and mix soap with the grinded leaves for bathing.
O sure gunnda-gunnda
O tinu agbo wa
Dia fun Ipin
Won ni ko nii a won pin laye
Dia fun Ita
Won ni ko nii ba won ta loja
Dia fun Ojejerelu
Won ni ko nii ba won ru segisegi nini oko
Ebo ni won ni ki won waa se
Won gbebo, won ru’bo
Ipin sebo, ipin pin laye
Ita sebo, ita ba won ta loja
Ojejerelu sebo o, o ba own ru segisegi ninu oko
Translation
He ran awkwardly
And came out of the gathering
Ifa’s message for Ipin
Who they said would never share out of the profit of life
And for Ita
Who they declared that would never make any sale in the market
And also for Ojejerelu
Who they said would never blossom in the forest
They were advised to offer ebo
They complied
Ipin offered ebo, and he shared out of the profit of life
And Ita offered ebo, and made sales in the market
Ojejerelu also offered ebo, and blossomed in the forest
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11.Ifa says that there is something that you had purchased together with some other
people. This thing is the cause of your sadness. There is the need to offer ebo for this
sadness to disappear in your life Ebo materials: one mature he-goat, and money. There is
also the need to feed the elders of the night with all the internal organs of the he-goat.
Gudugudu ab’oju gberegede
Dia fun Agbaagba mefa
Ti ngb’ogun-un re’lu Ibanuje
Won o f’owo ra Ibanuje wale
Dia fun Ibanuje
Ti yoo d’ori Agba k’odo
Ebo ni won ni ki won waa se
At’awo, at’isegun
E waa ba ‘ni le Ibanuje lo o
At’awo, at’isegun
Translation
Gudugudu drum with its flat face
Ifa’s message for the six elders
When going to the land of melancholy
They were going to use their money to purchase sadness and melancholy into their homes
Ifa’s message for Melancholy
When going to force down the head of elders
They were advised to offer ebo
Both Awo and Herbalists
Help us chase Melancholy away
Both Ifa priests and Herbalists
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12.Ifa says that both Sango and Ifa will ensure prosperity and child-bearing for you. You
need to offer ebo with two hens, two pigeons, four rats, four fish and money. You also need
to feed Sango with amala and bean soup and feed Ifa with rats and fish.
Okankan ni won nsa’gun-un awo Ile Alara
Ikoko ni won nsa’gun-un awo Oke Ijero
Ibi to wu Ologun-un nii sa’gun-un ree si
Dia fun Elegberin Amala
Ti yoo bi egberin omo si’le aye
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ifa l’alaba owo
Sango l’elegberin omo
Orunmila Ogiri-Iyanda
Ifa je n b’egberin omo o
Translation
In the open do they spread Ogun, the Awo of Alara’s household
In secret place do they spread Ogun, the Awo of Ajero’s household
The owner of Ogun icons is free to spread it wherever pleases him/her
Ifa’s message for Elegberin Amala, owner of 800 wraps of Amala meal, (Sango)
Who will receive the blessing of 800 children
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Ifa is the owner of financial success
And Sango is the owner of 800 children
Orunmila, the Ogiri-Iyanda
Ifa please bless me with 800 children
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13.Ifa says that it foresees all ire of life for you. Ifa advises you to offer ebo with six yellow
yams and money. You also need to celebrate your Ifa ceremony annually.
Ehoro ab’owo bonbo
Dia fun won l’Erunbe odun pe
Ebo ni won ni ki won waa se
Won gb’ebo, won ru’bo
Alo ogun o run o
Ara Erunbe, odun pe
Translation
Ehoro, the Hare with small hands
He cast Ifa for the inhabitants of Erunbe Odun pe
They were advised to offer ebo
They complied
Our annual ceremony is here and cannot go into ruins
Inhabitants of Erunbe Odun pe
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14.Ifa advises you to always take good care of your Egbe. you will be blessed with sound
health, good children, happiness and elevation. Ifa says that your own Egbe are around the
hearten stove where fire is made for cooking. It is advisable for you to have this type of
cooking stove in your house. That is where you will be propitiating your Egbe regularly.
Ibaba ni won nsa’gun-un awo Alara
Ikoko ni won nsa’gun-un awo Ajero
Ibi to wun Ol’ogun-un nii sa’gun-un re e si
Dia fun Adiro-Maganyin
Tii s’omo Onigun-un Orunto
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ma ro o mo o, omo nii se o
Ariro
Translation
In the open do they spread Ogun, the Awo of Alara’s household
In secret place do they spread Ogun, the Awo of Ajero’s household
The owner of Ogun icons is free to spread it wherever pleases him
Ifa’s message for Adiro Maganyin, the hearten stove
The offspring of Onigun-un Orunto
She was advised to offer ebo
She complied
Please do not think too much about it
It is the assembly of children
Ariro
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15.Ifa warns you against engaging in any form of argument. You will be conferred with
many honors and titles in life. Ifa advises you to offer ebo with two pigeons, two hens, two
guinea-fowls, two roosters and money
Mo j’aro, mo j’aro
Aro mo ja a pati
Dia fun Aye
Won ni aaye eran lo j’eko ju oku eran lo
Dia fun Orunmila
O ni oku eran lo j’eko ju aaye lo
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ko pe, ko jinna
E wa ba ni ni jebutu ire
Translation
Mo j’aro, mo j’aro
Aro mo ja a pati
They cast Ifa for Aye, Human Beings
Who declared that a live goat consumes more corn meal than a dead goat
They also cast Ifa for Orunmila
When he declared that a dead goat consumes more corn meal that a live goat
They were advised to offer ebo
Only Orunmila complied
Before long, not too far
Join us in the midst of all ire of life
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16.Ifa warns you not to be in the habit of accompanying your friends to unscheduled or
impromptu occasions. Before going anywhere with anyone, you need to find out very well.
Ebo materials: one he goat, three roosters, one long staff and money. you also need to feed
Esu with one rooster.
Oju mi o sai to
Ese mi o sai de’be
Dia fun Ewusa
A bu fun Egungun
Won jo ns’ore ose’yekan-s’oluku
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
Egungun ni nbe leyin ti ns’ebo
Translation
My eyes must witness this
And my legs must carry me there
Ifa’s message for Ewusa, the Giant Rat
And for Egungun
They were both bosom friends
They were advised tp offer ebo
Only Egungun complied
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17. Ifa warns you against doing anything that will bring you ridicule and humiliation. You
need to desist from doing things that will make those who trust you lose confidence in you.
Ifa warns you never to have any form of illicit amorous dealing with other people’s
spouses, especially those who place their trust in you. If you do this, whatever you are
doing will be exposed and you will become a subject of scandal and public disgrace. Ifa
advises you to offer ebo with one mature he goat and money. You also need to feed Esu
with another he goat. On this, Ifa says:
Okankan ni won nsagun-un awo Alara
Ikoko ni won nsangun-un awo Ajero
Ibi to wun Ologun-un nii sagun-un ree si
Dia fun Afaso-beemo
Ti nsawo re’le Olofin
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O ko’ti ogbonhin s’ebo
E wi fun Alara Eji-Asa
Omo amu’rin kan d’ogbon agaga
Awo ma ya o
E f’aso b’eemo
Awo ma ya o
E f’aso b’eemo
E wi fun Ajero
Omo okin ori ata
Awo ma ya o
E f’aso b’eemo
Awo ma ya o
E f’aso b’eemo
E wi fun Owarangun-Aga
Ti amota-ede
Eyi onigburu agun f’owo l’aba aje teteete
Awo ma ya o
E f’aso b’eemo
Awo ma ya o
E f’aso b’eemo
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Translation
In the open do they spread Ogun, the Awo of Alara’s household
In secret place do they spread Ogun, the Awo of Ajero’s household
The owner of Ogun icons is free to spread it wherever pleases him
Ifa’s message for Adaso b’eemo
When going in Ifa’s mission to Olofin’s palace
He was advised to offer ebo
He refused to comply
Tell Alara Eji-Asa
Offspring of those who use on iron rod to mould 30 agogo gongs
That the secret has been exposed
Please cover this shame with a cloth
The secret has been exposed
Tell Ajero
The offspring of the peacock on the rooftop
That the secret has been exposed
Please cover this shame with a cloth
The secret has been exposed
Tell Owarangun-Aga
That of Amota-Ede
Owner of the ladder that one climbs to touch bales of money
That the secret has been exposed
Please cover this shame with a cloth
The secret has been exposed
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18. Ifa says that you shall succeed through a mysterious woman who will love you with all
her heart. Ifa however warns you never to reveal her secrets to anyone, no matter how
closew that person may be to you. Ifa also warns you against taking any form of alcohol. Ifa
advises you to offer ebo with two hens, two pigeons, two roosters, two guinea fowls and
money. You also need to feed Oya with red pounded yam and guinea corn beer. On this, Ifa
says:
Aruwon
Aruwon
Igi kan da ninu igbo
O se inu igbo ruwon-ruwon
Dia fun Ode
Ti nlo igbo ‘je
Toun eluju ‘je
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O ko’ti ogbonhin s’ebo
Nje Ajana-turuku efon ma ma p’Ode o
Ajana-turuku efon ma ma p’Ode
Ode l’oniyan egun
Ode l’oloti ape
Ajana-turuku efon ma ma p’Ode o
Translation
Aruwon
Aruwon
A tree fell in the forest
And shook the forest to its very foundation
Ifa’s message for the Hunter
When going to the seven foests
And seven wildernesses
He was advised to offer ebo
He refused to comply
Now Ajana-Turuku the Buffalo, please do not kill the Hunter
The Hunter is the supplier of the red pounded yam
And the guinea corn beer
Ajana-Turuku the Buffalo, please do not kill the Hunter
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19. Ifa says that a time we come in your life when you are going to witness a downturn in
your fortune. Ifa says that with ebo such problem will not last long. Ifa advises you to
offer ebo with three pigeons, three roosters, three guinea-fowls, three hens and money.
You also need to feed Ifa with one mature she-goat. On this, Ifa says:
Ehoro ab’owo bonbo
Dia fun won l’Erunbe Odo
Nijo ire ile e won ti si lo
Ebo ni won ni ki won waa se
Won gb’ebo, won ru’bo
Ire aje to si lo n bo wa Ifa
Eso-eso, ire aje wole de
Ire aya to si lo n bo wa Ifa
Eso-eso, ire aya wole de
Ire omo to si lo n bo wa Ifa
Eso-eso, ire omo wole de
Ire ile to si lo n bo wa Ifa
Eso-eso, ire ile wole de
Ire gbogbo to si lo n bo wa Ifa
Eso-eso, ire gbogbo wole de
Translation
The rabbit with small hands
Ifa’s message for the inhabitants of Irunbe Odo
When all their fortunes went away
They were advised to offer ebo
They complied
The ire of wealth that had left is returning
Gradually, the ire of wealth had returned home
The ire of spouse that had left is returning
Gradually, the ire of wealth had returned home
The ire of children that had left is returning
Gradually, the ire of wealth had returned home
The ire of property that had left is returning
Gradually, the ire of wealth had returned home
All Ire of wealth that had left is returning
Gradually, the ire of wealth had returned home
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20. Ifa foresees victory over evil principalities for you. Ifa assures you that you are going to
overcome all these problems. Ebo materials; one mature he-goat, two guinea-fowls and
money. On this, Ifa says.
Ehoro ab’owo bonbo
Dia fun won l’Erunbe Odo
Nijo ajogun ka won mo’le pitipiti
Ebo ni won ni ki won waa se
Won gb’ebo, won ru’bo
Ko pe, ko jinna
E waa ba ni l’aruuse ogun
Translation
The rabbit with small hands
Ifa’s message for the inhabitants of Irunbe Odo
When they were confronted with evil principalities
They were advised to offer ebo
They complied
Before long, not too far
Join us where we gain victory
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21. Ifa assures you that no matter how many your enemies may be, you are bound to
overcome them all. You also need to offer ebo in order to overcome the problems of the
elders of the night. Ifa advises you to offer ebo with one mature he-goat, two Okete and
money. The two Okete will be used to feed the elders of the night.
Ehoro ab’owo bonbo
Dia fun Orunmila
Baba n be l’aarin ota omo araaye
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ko pe, ko jinna
E waa ba ‘ni ni wowo ire
Translation
The rabbit with small hands
Ifa’s message for Orunmila
When he was in the midst of enemies
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Before long, not too far
Join us in the midst of all ire of life
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22. Ifa warns you never to abandon your father’s home for any reason whatsoever. In all
what you do, you must always take special interest in what goes on in your father’s home.
If you do this, progress will always be yours. If you fail to do this, you will be finding it
tough to achieve any meaningful progress in your life. Ifa advises you to offer ebo with one
he goat, two pigeons, two guinea fowls and money.
Ita gbangba ni won nsa’gun-un awo ile Alara
Ikoko ni won nsa’gun-un awo Oke Ijero
Ibi to ba wu Ologun-un nii sa’gun-un ree si
Dia fun Orunmila
Won ni ko s’ebo
Ko ma si ko ile Baba re sile
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ko pe, ko jinna
E waa ba ‘ni ni jebutu ire gbogbo
Translation
In the open do they spread Ogun, the Awo of Alara’s household
In secret place do they spread Ogun, the Awo of Ajero’s household
The owner of Ogun icons is free to spread it wherever pleases him
Ifa’s message for Orunmila
When he was advised to offer ebo
And for him not to abandon his father’s home
He complied
Before long, not too far
Join us in the midst of all ire of life
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23. Ifa says that there is the need for you to caution your spouse not to keep too many
friends. You too also need to be careful with friends. This is because problem may
emanate from keeping too many friends for you and your spouse. Ifa advises you to offer
ebo with one he-goat, two ducks, two guinea-fowls and money. On this, Ifa says:
Itanna ab’idi jagada
Dia fun Olugbajumo
Tii s’obinrin Agan
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
Ase bayii ni won se fe royin Olugbajumo
Olugbajumo re e o, obinrin Agan
Translation
Itanna ab’idi jagada
Ifa’s message for Olugbajumo
The wife of Agan
She was advised to offer ebo
So this is how troublesome your popularity can be Olugbajumo
Here comes Olugbajumo the wife of Agan
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24. Ifa says that there is the need for you to offer ebo against premature death. Ifa says
that this death is coming from the principalities in heaven. This is the reason why you
must take special care of yourself and protect your life. Ifa advises you to offer ebo with
one mature he-goat and money. You also need to get a little skull bone and grind it with
Alupaida leave and mix the two with soap for regular bathing. On this, Ifa says:
Orofo ni mo ko
Orofo ni mo ko
Janhin-janhin mo ko
Ataki
Araki
Oluwo Ode Ofa
Ojise Orun ko g’esin wa’ye
Idena Orun ko rin ileele
Dia fun Orunmila
Nijo o won ni ki Baba o wa ba won ku iku eleekeji
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Emi ti ba ku leekan
Emi o ni ba won ku mo o
Oriwo gbigbe ki i ba won ku l’eemeji
Translation
Orofo ni mo ko
Orofo ni mo ko
Janhin-janhin mo ko
Ataki
Araki
The Oluwo of Ofa land
The delegate of heaven does not ride horse to the world
The sentry of heaven does not walk barefooted
Ifa’s message for Orunmila
When they asked him to die the second time
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
I have died the first time
I cannot die together with others again
A dry skull cannot die the second time
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25. Ifa assures you that you will never face problem of wealth, spouse, children, property
or health. Ifa advises you to offer ebo with eight pigeons and money. You also need to
feed your Ori with a pigeon. sOn this, Ifa says:
O sa gunda
O rin gunda
Sigidi ailoran ni i gb’ebo s’aarin ita
Dia fun Orunmila
Baba yoo s’ebo-s’etutu
Yoo bi Olowo l’omo
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Nje Ori to wa’ye
To l’oun o nii l’owo
Owewe
Ifa ni e ma fi t’emi we tiwon
Ori to wa’ye
To l’oun o nii l’aya
Owewe
Ifa ni e ma fi t’emi we tiwon
Ori to wa’ye
To l’oun o nii bi’mo
Owewe
Ifa ni e ma fi t’emi we tiwon
Ori to wa’ye
To l’oun o nii ko’le
Owewe
Ifa ni e ma fi t’emi we tiwon
Ori to wa’ye
To l’oun o nii ni’re gbogbo
Owewe
Ifa ni e ma fi t’emi we tiwon
Ori to wa’ye
To l’oun o l’owo
Owewe
Ifa ni e waa fi t’emi we tiwon
Ori to wa’ye
To l’oun o l’aya
Owewe
Ifa ni e waa fi t’emi we tiwon
Ori to wa’ye
To l’oun o bi’mo
Owewe
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Ifa ni e ma fi t’emi we tiwon
Ori to wa’ye
To l’oun o ko’le
Owewe
Ifa ni e waa fi t’emi we tiwon
Ori to wa’ye
To l’oun o ni’re gbogbo
Owewe
Ifa ni e waa fi t’emi we tiwon
T’apa’tun-un t’apa’si l’eyele fi n ko’re aje wo’le
Translation
O sa gunda
O rin gunda
Sigidi ailoran ni i gb’ebo s’aarin ita
Ifa’s message for Orunmila
When he would offer ebo and perform etutu
And he would give birth to wealthy children
Now, the Ori that came into this world
That said that it will not be blessed with wealth
Owewe
Ifa says that you should not count me among them
The Ori that came into this world
That said that it will not be blessed with spouse
Owewe
Ifa says that you should not count me among them
The Ori that came into this world
That said that it will not be blessed with good children
Owewe
Ifa says that you should not count me among them
The Ori that came into this world
That said that it will not be blessed with all ire of life
Owewe
Ifa says that you should not count me among them
The Ori that came into this world
That said that it will be blessed with wealth
Owewe
Ifa says that you should please count me among them
The Ori that came into this world
That said that it will be blessed with spouse
Owewe
Ifa says that you should please count me among them
The Ori that came into this world
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That said that it will be blessed with good children
Owewe
Ifa says that you should please count me among them
The Ori that came into this world
That said that it will be blessed with all ire of life
Owewe
Ifa says that you should please count me among them
The pigeon is noted for bringing all ire into the house with both wings
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26. Ifa says that there is the need for you to be careful with what you eat outside. If
possible, it is in your best interest never to be eating outside but to content yourself with
whatever your wife has prepared for you. There is also the need for you not to take
alcohol at all. This is because drinking alcohol will create more problems into your life. Ifa
advises you to offer ebo with one mature he-goat, and one pot of Gbegiri, bean soup. The
soup will be placed by Esu shrine. On this, Ifa says:
Isakusa ni won nsa’gun-un awo ile Alara
Ibikubi ni won nsa’gun-un awo Oke Ijero
Ibi to ba wu Ologun-un nii le’gun-un re e si
Dia fun Alabahun Ajapa
Ti nlo ogun arinlosin
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
Nje olukaluku n r’ogun arinlosin
Won de
Olukaluku n r’ogun arinlosin
Won de
Alabahun Ajapa r’ogun arinlosin
Ko de o
Sebelegan, ko de o
Ikoko o gbegiri lo de Ahun mo’le
Ahun o de o
Translation
In the open do they spread Ogun, the Awo of Alara’s household
In secret place do they spread Ogun, the Awo of Ajero’s household
The owner of Ogun icons is free to spread it wherever pleases him/her
Ifa’s message for Alabahun Ajapa
When going to Arinlosin war
He was advised to offer ebo
Behold, everybody was going to Arinlosin war
They returned home safely
All the people went to Arinlosin war
They returned to their homes
Alabahun Ajapa went to Arinlosin war
He did not return home
Sebelejan, he did not return home
It was the pot of Gbekiri soup that imprisoned Alabahun Ajapa
Ajapa did not return
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27. Ifa says that you are born in an environment were wickedness and lack of
consideration for others was the order of day. Ifa however assures you that you are going
to become someone of great importance in your life. Ifa advises you to offer ebo with one
mature he-goat, four pigeons, four guinea-fowls, four hens and money. You will also need
to feed Ifa with one mature she-goat, on this, Ifa says:
A n da ipin l’oro
Ipin l’oun o sai ba won pin
A n da ita l’oro
Ipin l’oun o sai ba won ta
A n da ojejerelu l’oro
Ojejerelu l’oun o sai ba won ru jentu-jentu
Dia fun Eesuu Ilawe
Omo arutuutuu wo’nu agbo
Ebo ko le yo’ri ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ilu ondoro la bi mi
Ela bi emi kasai s’eniyan
Translation
We are inflicting pains on Ipin
But Ipin declared that he would succeed and have something to share in the world
We are also inflicting pains on Ita
And Ita also declared that he would succeed and have something to offer the world for sale
We are inflictin pains on Ojejeru
And he declared that he would not but blossom splendidly
Ifa’s message for Eesuu Ilawe, the Blade Grass
She who grows in group
She was advised to offer ebo for her to gain recognition
She complied
I was born in the land of the wicked
Ela, i will not but become someone of note
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28. Ifa warns you not to pursue wealth excessively during your youth period. Ifa says that
you shall definitely succeed in life, but your success will come during the afternoon time of
your life. Ifa advises you to offer ebo with four roosters, four guinea-fowls, four hens, four
pigeons and money. You also need to feed Ifa with one mature she-goat. On this, Ifa says:
Googo salu
Gegele saale-saale
Iri da n d’odo ki n bu mu
Iri da n d’odo ki n bu we
Iri da n d’odo ki n bu le omo kekere ile l’owo
Dia fun Odun-Ela
Tii s’omo Yeriye
Ebo aiku ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Bi a o ba ku
A ma a l’owo
Ela,
Iwo l’omo Yeriye
Ela
Bi a o ba ku
A ma a l’aya
Ela,
Iwo l’omo Yeriye
Ela
Bi a o ba ku
A ma a bi’mo
Ela,
Iwo l’omo Yeriye
Ela
Bi a o ba ku
A ma a ko’le
Ela,
Iwo l’omo Yeriye
Ela
Bi a o ba ku
A ma a ni’re gbogbo
Ela,
Iwo l’omo Yeriye
Ela
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Translation
Googo salu
Gegele saale-saale
Let the dew subside for me to go to the stream to fetch water for drinking
Let the dew subside for me to go to the stream to fetch water for bathing
Let the dew subside for me to go to the stream to fetch water for the little children to take
along
Ifa’s message for Odun Ela
The child of Yeriye
He was advised to offer the ebo of longevity
He complied
If we do not die young
We will be blessed with wealth
Ela
You are the child of Yeriye
Ela
If we do not die young
We will be blessed with compatible spouse
Ela
You are the child of Yeriye
Ela
If we do not die young
We will be blessed with good children
Ela
You are the child of Yeriye
Ela
If we do not die young
We will be blessed with all ire of life
Ela
You are the child of Yeriye
Ela
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29. Ifa warns you never in your life to reveal the secret that your wife kept with you. You
must also never be involved in alcohol consumption. If you refuse to heed this two
warning, it may lead to a serious threat to your life that may even cut short your life all
together. Ebo materials; two mature he-goat, two guinea-fowls and money. You also need
to feed Oya with red pounded yam and millet beer. On this, Ifa says;
Ajaabale e poolo
Dia fun Ode
Ti n re igbo’je
Toun eluju ‘je
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
Ko ru’bo ifa
Ko f’enu re m’enu
Ko ma si mu oti
O ko’ti ogbonhin s’ebo
Nje ajana turuku efon ma ma p’ode o
Ajana turuku efon ma ma p’ode
Ode l’oniyan egun
Ode l’oloti ape
Ajana turuku efon ma ma p’ode
Translation
Ajaabale e poolo
Ifa’s message for the hunter
When going to the seven forests
And seven wildernesses
He was advised to offer ebo
He was told that he would be blessed with free gift
But that he must keep his mouth shut
And must never consume alcohol
He refuse to comply
Now Ajana Turuku, the Buffalo
Please do not kill the hunter
Ajana Turuku the buffalo
Please do not assassinate the hunter
The hunter is the provider of the red pounded yam
The hunter is the provider of the millet beer
Ajana turuku, the buffalo
Please do not eliminate the hunter
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30. Ifa says that you are an Elegbe man from heaven. Ifa says that as you are a leader of
your egbe in heaven, so also shall you be a leader on earth. Ifa says that you shall never be
humiliated under any circumstances. Ifa advises you to offer ebo with two pigeons, two
hens, two roosters, two guinea-fowls and money. You also need to feed your Egbe with
assorted fruits available at the time that you offer this ebo. On this, Ifa says:
Isakusa ni won nsa’gun-un awo ile Alara
Ibikubi ni won nsa’gun-un awo Oke Ijero
Ibi to ba wu Ologun-un nii le’gun-un re e si
Dia fun Borokini Aye
A bu fun torun
Ebo ni won ni ki won waa se
Won gb’ebo, won ru’bo
Borokinni orun gbami
Taye nte lo
Borokinni orun o ni je ki taye o te
To ba kanran ki taye o te
Borokinni orun a gbe e nija
Translation
In the open do they spread Ogun, the Awo of Alara’s household
In secret place do they spread Ogun, the Awo of Ajero’s household
The owner of Ogun icons is free to spread it wherever pleases him/her
Ifa’s message for Borokinni Aye
And also for Borokinni Orun
They were advised to offer ebo
They complied
Borokinni orun, please come to my rescue
Your partner on earth is about to face humiliation
The Borokinni of heaven will never allow that of this earth to be disgraced
When it remains a little for Borokinni of this world to be humiliated
The Borokinni of heaven will come to his support
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31. Ifa advises you to offer ebo in order to be blessed with compatible spouse and
wonderful children. Ifa says that Osun will help you in this direction. Ifa advises you to
offer ebo with two hens, one keg of maize beer and money. You also need to feed Osun as
appropriate. On this, Ifa says:
Isakusa ni won nsa’gun-un awo ile Alara
Ibikubi ni won nsa’gun-un awo Oke Ijero
Ibi to ba wu Ologun-un nii le’gun-un re e si
Dia fun Yeye mi Otooro Efon
Omo ejigbojo ile Ode Ido
Nigbati nsunkun oun o ri omo bi
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gbebo, o rubo
E ki yeye mi afide remo
Yeye mi o afide remo
Translation
In the open do they spread Ogun, the Awo of Alara’s household
In secret place do they spread Ogun, the Awo of Ajero’s household
The owner of Ogun icons is free to spread it wherever pleases him/her
Ifa’s message for my mother the Otooro Efon
Offspring of the heavy downpour that took over the land of Ido
When lamenting her inability to beget her own baby
She was advised to offer ebo
She complied
All hail my mother who placate her babies with brass ornaments
Yeye mi o Afide remo
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32. Ifa says that you are going to receive the support of Ogun in overcoming all your
enemies no matter how many they may be, you shall overcome them all. Ifa advises you to
offer ebo with one he-goat, two guinea-fowls and money. You also need to feed Ogun with
one male dog, roasted corn, roasted yam, raffia palm wine, two snails, palm oil and alcohol.
On this, Ifa says;
Isakusa ni won nsa’gun-un awo ile Alara
Ibikubi ni won nsa’gun-un awo Oke Ijero
Ibi to ba wu Ologun-un nii le’gun-un re e si
Dia fun Ogun Onija Oole
Ejemu Oluwonran
Otele girigiri rebi ija
Igbati ngbogun lo ilu Ejigbomekun Eseji
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gbebo, o rubo
Ko pe, ko jinna
E wa ba ni laruuse Ogun
Translation
In the open do they spread Ogun, the Awo of Alara’s household
In secret place do they spread Ogun, the Awo of Ajero’s household
The owner of Ogun icons is free to spread it wherever pleases him/her
Ifa’s message for Ogun Onija Oole
The Ejemu of Oluwonran land
He who matches forcefully to the venue of confrontation
When going on military campaign to Ejigbomekun Eseji land
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Before long, not too far
Join us in the midst of victory over enemies
Aboru Aboye.
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AFFILIATED IRUNMOLE/ORISA OF OSA OGUNDA
1.Ifa
– for victory, progress, contentment, leadership, peace of mind, sanctuary and general
wellbeing
2.
3.Ori – fulfillment of destiny, progress, leadership, support, sanctuary, and contentment
4.Esu Odara – for sanctuary, victory, protection, guidance, support, elevation and general
wellbeing
5.Ogun – for success, progress, leadership, protection victory, support and contentment
6.Sango – for victory over enemies, progress, leadership, and general wellbeing
7.Egbe – for support, childbearing, protection, victory, leadership, elevation, and overall
success
8.Egungun – for ancestral support, leadership, progress, victory, sanctuary, and self
actualization
9.Aje – for financial success, leadership, elevation and actualization of destiny
TABOOS OF OSA OGUNDA
1.Must
never be rude to those older than you – to avoid the problem of ill-health,
unconsummated fortune, regrets and failure
2.Must never engage in fasting or skip meals – to avoid problem of ill-health and failure
3.Must never go and watch any event together with your child or young ones – to avoid
losing the child or young one
4.Must never refuse to heed elder’s wise counseling – to avoid trouble and disaster
5.Must never engage in excessive alcohol consumption – to avoid misbehavior and
matrimonial breakup
6.Must never join a group in purchasing anything without prior investigation from Ifa – to
avoid bringing disaster and melancholy into his/her life
7.Must never attend any impromptu occasion without first investigating from Ifa – to avoid
threat to life and liberty
8.Must never engage in illicit love affair – to avoid everlasting public humiliation
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POSSIBLE PROFFESSIONS OF OSA OGUNDA
1.Ifa/Orisa priest/priestess
2.Hunting, security, military, para-military and secret service
3.Musician, entertainer, hospitality provider, promoter
4.Civil engineering, structural engineering, quantity surveying, estate management
POSSIBLE NAMES OF OSA OGUNDA
1.Akinyalo – the brave ones are plenty now
2.Ifalonile – Ifa is the owner of the land
Aboru Aboye
Solagbade Popoola
Lagos, Nigeria
February, 2013.
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