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June 7, 2017
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OGUNDAIWORI IFA OF THE YEAR 2017/2018 FROM OKE-ITASE, ILE-IFE, STATE OF OSUN, NIGERIA

OGUNDAIWORI
IFA OF THE YEAR 2017/2018 FROM OKE-ITASE, ILE-IFE, STATE OF OSUN, NIGERIA.
Eriwo ya!
We greet you all in the name of Olodumare, Orunmila and all other Orisa. We also extend the greetings of Araba Agbaye to you all in this season of the World Ifa Festival. We, the members of Publication Committee of the Oke-Itase 2017/2018 Organising Committee set up by the Council of Araba/Oluwo, the pillar of the International Council for Ifa Religion, are hereby presenting verses of the Ifa of the year recited with inspiration by the priests on the mat in the early hour of Sunday, 4th June, 2017, which stands as the first day of the year in Ifa calendar system. The odu Ifa that came out for this year is OGUNDAIWORI. The odu came with Ire gbogbo, all fortunes and ebo is recommended to acquire it. Ifa Priests from Nigeria, Republic of Benin, Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago, Germany, United States of America, Brazil, Venezuela, Cuba, Argentina, Panama, Britain, Switzerland, Ghana and Sweden were all there and made their contributions. The verses of OGUNDAIWORI recited with their narratives are as follows:

1.
Ifa says there will be great fortunes for travellers this year. Whoever is travelling out of his town should be make ebo to return with fortunes. Also, abortion should be refrained from. This is because, the products of unwanted pregnancy this year will be successful in life. Anybody who impregnates should not be afraid of facing the challenges and should be bold to persuade the woman and her parents to allow the child to come to earth. Also, whatever seems like legal issue concerning impregnating will be solved amicably. The ebo to be made include items like a he-goat, 3 roosters, 2 knives, palm oil, a big rat, corn meal and money. After making the ebo, one of the knives will be given to the person. He should always put it in his pocket and go around with it. Ifa also says that this year, he will heal infants who are unable to talk. Additionally, Ifa will heal long wound on people’s legs. On this, Ifa says:
Ko kole bee ni ko sun ori igi
Ko roko bee ni ko je erupe ile
Ko ba won gbogbun ree gbun
Ko toro sukusuku eja je lowo won
Ko toro okasa lowo gbondogbondo
Awon agba kan o kofa
Won lawon o robi ire je
A difa fun Ajaolele
To n sawo rode Oro
Aja olele, Ifa ti mo da roro se

He has no house of his but he does not sleep on the tree
He does not farm but he does not eat sand
He does not follow people to fishing
He has never begged them for fish
He has never begged for fish from fishermen
The elders who did not learn Ifa properly
Complains of having no profits of kola nuts
Ifa revelation to Ajaolele
When going to the city of Oro
I, Ajaolele, the revelation of Ifa when I was going to the city of Oro has come to pass

2.
This year, we should always respect women and seek their support. Ifa says, women are the ones capable of rescuing us from war of any nature. It is mandatory that we appease Osun. Also, Ifa advises that we should be patient and plan very well to face the adversaries. Ifa says he has seen enemies fighting against his children, he will surely fight back when it is time to do so. Ebo to be made include 2 guinea fowls, honey, beans, sugar cane, ground nuts, Ilako (A kind of snail for Osun), yanrin vegetable, kola nuts, wine, corn meal, palm oil and money. After the ebo, Osun should be appeased. On this, Ifa says:
Ogunda o lapo
Iwori o lofa
Ofa kan soso iwori lo n sapo riyoriyo
A difa fun won lalede Ido
A bu fun Yemese ile Ido
Iyan ile Ido de, Yemese ile Ido lo fi je
Oka ile Ido de, Yemese ile Ido lo fi je
Eko ile Ido de, Yemese ile Ido lo fi je
Se bogun ile Ido ba de
Se Yemese ile Ido a dogun ja
O loun a rinu gbosan
O loun a reyin gbofa
Oun a fi gbogbo ara pagun run
Ko pe ko jinna ogun ile Ido de
Won ko won lode Ido
Ogun n ko won lo
Won ni Yemese ile Ido
Iyan de Ido de, Yemese ile Ido lo fi je
Oka ile Ido de, Yemese ile Ido lo fi je
Eko ile Ido de, Yemese ile Ido lo fi je
A ni bogun ile Ido ba de, se Yemese ile Ido a dogun ja
O lo maa fi inu gbosan
O loo maa feyin gbofa
O lo maa fi gbogbo ara pagun run
Ogun ile Ido ti wa de
Ogun ma n ko wa lo
O ni a ko ti debi ewe werewere ori igi
Ogun tun n ko won lo
O ni a ko ti i debi eruku ale iyomu iyomu
Ogun tun n kowon lo
O ni a ko ti debi agbara eje ti n mumo lorun sin sin sin
Ogun tun n ko won lo
Won wa de ibi ewe werewere ori igi
Won wa debi eruku ale iyomu iyomu
Won wa debi agbara eje ti n mu won lorun sin sin sin
Yemese ile Ido wa de,
O finu gbosan
O feyin gbofa
O fi gbogbo ara pagun run
O pagun ra tabi o pagun ra?
Osun Opara pagun ra loni
O pagun ra

Ogunda has no quiver
Iwori has no arrow
The only one arrow possessed by Iwori moves up and down in the quiver
Ifa revelation to the people of Ido town
Ifa revelation also to Yemese in the city of Ido
When the pounded yam was ready in the city of Ido, Yemese of Ido ate it all
When the yam flour meal was ready in the city of Ido, Yemese of Ido ate it all
When the corn meal was ready in the city of Ido, Yemese of Ido ate it all
They then asked her if the war came, would she face the war alone
She said her stomach alone could face the cudgel
She said her back alone could receive all the arrows
She said she would fight the war with all her body
Very soon, there was war in the city of Ido
The people of Ido were held hostage
They were being taken away
They called upon Yemese of Ido
They said when there was pounded yam in the city of Ido, Yemese ate it alone
They said when there was yam flour meal in the city of Ido, Yemese ate it alone
They said when there was corn meal in the city of Ido, Yemese ate it alone
We asked you if the war came, would you face the war alone
You said your stomach alone could face the cudgel
You said your back alone could receive all the arrows
You said you would fight the war with all your body
Now, there is war
We are being consumed by war
She said be calm, you have not got to a place where there are tiny leaves on the tree
They were being taken away
She said be calm, you have not got to a place where a lot of sand prevents one from running
They were being taken away
She said be calm, you have not got to a place where pool of blood can cover ones neck
They were being taken away
They then got to a place where there are tiny leaves on the tree
They then got to a place where a lot of sand prevents one from running
They then got to a place where pool of blood can cover ones neck
Yemese of Ido then appeared
She used her stomach alone to face the cudgel
She used her back alone to receive the arrows
She fought the war with all her body
Has she won the war or not?
Osun Opara has won the war for us today
She has won the war

3.
Barrens will become parents this year. Let them make ebo and appease Osun, Ifa, Esu and Ogun. Also, Ifa advises couples to always have intercourse after fight or argument. This is because, it is a good medicine to settle rifts between couples. Also, Ifa says sexual intercourse after fight or argument this year will always lead to pregnancy. More so, age should not be seen as a barrier to marriage. In other words, men should not see anything bad in marrying women who are older than tem. The items of ebo here include okra, cob of corn, a guinea fowl, a hen, two roosters, palm oil, gin and money. On this, Ifa says:
Pepeye doko o sunkun
Eekan soso lakuko die do obirin mo fai
A difa fun Ogunda
To n lo do Oluwori loja Ejigbomekun

The duck wails while having intercourse
The intercourse between a rooster and a hen is swift
Ifa revelation to Ogunda
Who would have sexual intercourse with Iwori at Ejigbomekun market

4.
Ifa says for prosperity this year, it is imperative to appease the Ogun in one’s father’s house or one’s Oluwo’s house. The items to use are a male dog, palm oil, palm wine, popcorn, roasted yam, kola nuts, salt, roasted beans and money. On this, Ifa says:
Ogunda o lapo
Iwori o lofa
Okan soso ofa lo n sapo rijorijo
A difa fun Kosoru
Won ni Ogun ile baba re ni ko bo
Nitori ire gbogbo
Kosoru wa bogun
Ire gbogo wole de

Ogunda has no quiver
Iwori has no arrow
The only one arrow possessed by Iwori moves up and down in the quiver
Cast Ifa for Kusoru
He was asked to appease the Ogun in his father’s household
For him to have all fortunes
Kusoru appeased the Ogun
All fortunes came to him

5.
For the sick, a he-goat or she-goat is needed to be used for sacrifice. A he-goat is to be used for a man and she-goat for a woman. After the sacrifice, the head, heart and eyes of the goat will be used as ipese inside different dish. That means there will be three plates/dishes. In adition to the goat are items like palm oil, 3 big rats, corn meal and money. Also, the Babalawo who will help the sick make ebo has to make ebo for himself as well for success in his works and for prosperity. Ifa says this year, many sick people will be healed and many Priests will be enriched by their clients who will show gratitude with many things. On this, Ifa says:
Ogunda o lapo
Iwori o lofa
Ofa kan soso iwori lo n sapo riyoriyo
A difa fun Deseri to n sawo rele Oniko
Awon jorijori ile oniko o je ki Oniko o mi
Awon jokanjokan Ile oniko o je ki Oniko o sinmi
Awon jojujoju ile Oniko ko je ki Oniko o riran raye re mo
A ba petepero ka mu ohun ti jorijori ko jorijori
Ki won le je ki Oniko mi
A ba petepero ka mu ohun ti jokanjokan ko jokanjokan
Ki won le je ki Oniko sinmi
A ba petepero ka mu ohun ti jojujoju ko jojujoju
Ki won le je ki Oniko riran raye re
Oniko nisinmi nigba yii o
Deseri wa dolola

Ogunda has no quiver
Iwori has no arrow
The only one arrow possessed by Iwori moves up and down in the quiver
Cast Ifa for Deseri when going to the house of Oniko
The head consumer in the house of Oniko did not allow Oniko to breath
The heart consumer in the house of Oniko did not allow Oniko to rest
The eyes consumer in the house of Oniko blindfolded Oniko entirely
Let us plan well and give what the head consumer wants to him
So that Oniko can breath
Let us plan well and give what the heart consumer wants to him
So that Oniko can rest
Let us plan well and give what the eyes consumer wants to him
So that Oniko can see
Oniko now has rest of mind
Deseri now become a wealthy person

6.
This year, as we appease Osun for protection so we need to appease Egbe Orun for blessings. Ifa also says those who practice sedentary works should always be available at home or in their office lest they miss their fortunes. Also, younger/junior ones should be ready to assist their elder/senior siblings, relatives or friends. This is because, the assistance from the junior one will make the senior one successfully. Those whose business centre or shop were established for them by their younger brothers or sisters should give proper attention and monitoring to the business, lest they record loss. The ebo to make here include 8 pigeons, wine, honey, all edible things, 2 stools, palm oil, kola nuts, corn meal and money. After the making of the ebo, Egbe Orun will be appeased. Also, an akose will be made with black soap for the person to bath. On this, Ifa says:
Ko kole bee ni o sun ori igi
Ko roko bee ni ko je erupe ile
Ko ba won gbogbun ree gbun
Ko toro sukusuku eja je lowo won
Ko toro okasa lowo gbondogbondo
A difa fun Ogunda
To n lo ree fidi Iwori joko
Igba Ogunda fidi Iwori joko la ni aje
Awo rere ni Ogunda to fidi Iwori jokoo
Igba Ogunda fidi Iwori joko la ni ire gbogbo
Awo rere ni Ogunda to fidi Iwori jokoo
Egbe orun e bo mi
Agba ni bogbo
Egbe orun e bo mi
Eruwa ni bo odan
Eniyan rere kii te boroboro

He has no house of his but he does not sleep on the tree
He does not farm but he does not eat sand
He does not follow people to fishing
He has never begged them for fish
He has never begged for fish from fishermen
Cast Ifa for Ogunda
Who was going to sit down Iwori
It was when Ogunda sat down Iwori that we have wealth
Ogunda who sat down Iwori is a good priest
It was when Ogunda sat down Iwori that we have all fortunes
Ogunda who sat down Iwori is a good priest
My heavenly comrades, come and cover me
It is aagba leaves that cover the forest
My heavenly comrades, come and cover me
It is eruwa leaves that cover the savannah

7.
Those who are embarking on business trip need to make ebo for protection against enemies and armed robbers. The ebo to make include a he-goat, a big rat, a rope, palm oil, corn meal and money. After making the ebo, akose will be prepared for protection. On this, Ifa says:
Boju ile ba buru
Ona eburu ni won ba wogbe
A difa fun Alapo-Ekun
To n lo apa okun ila meji osa
O ni Alapo ekun n lo
Won ni e ma je kalapo ekun o lo
O ni bi oru bi oru ni se alaso dudu
O ni seju fekafeka ni roro re se lo
O niseju onila nila fi ko
O niseju onikan ni Ikan fi wewu eje
O ni bi dandabiri ba lugi, a fe ku

When there is danger at the entrance
It is the escape route that one takes
Cast Ifa for Alapo-Ekun, one-with-a-bag-made-of-leopard-skin
When travelling to a far place
He said Alapo-Ekun is going
They said people should not allow Alapo-Ekun to go
He said the person who wears black cloth is not easily visible
He said the dirt escapes in the presence of the person who blows away the dirt from guinea corn
He said in the presence of the okro seller, it becomes hard and uneatable
He said in the presence of the garden egg seller, it becomes red and uneatable
He said whenever dandanbiri lizard touches a tree, it becomes invisible
8.
We must always pray before Ifa/Orisa every morning throughout this year. Most important of the prayer is that we must always use our head to touch the ground in front of our Orisa. This is for protection and long life. On this, Ifa says:
Oko nla ni pa alangba ponhun
A difa fun Gborigbori
To n torun bo waye
E wi fun Gborigbori , ko ma gbori awa o
Ori ti a mu bale, niwaju Ifa

A big stone kills a lizard instantly
Ifa revelation to Gborigbori, the head cutter
When coming to the Earth
Tell Gborigbori, never to take our head
The head that we use to touch the ground, in front of Ifa

9.
Ifa says we should appease Iyami Aje and Esu to guide against ineffectiveness of our spiritual works this year. Also, those who depend on charms need to make ebo so that the charm will not fail them. Ifa also says that whoever has any Ifa preparation that is not effective should make ebo, appease Esu and the Iyami Aje. The items to use are 3 roosters, 3 big rats, 3 emo rats, palm oil, 3 plates, kola nuts, gin, 3 corn meal and money. After the ebo, the big rats will be used to appease the Iyami Aje and the emo rats will be used to appease Esu. On this, Ifa says:
Ojo sigi legbee
Ojo bagi legbee
A dia fun Alagotun omo alagba woroworo soro
Eyi to loun o soka dowo
Jijo ile han mi o
Eye o! Eye o! Agbese

The rain cuts tree from the side
The rain hits tree from the side
Cast Ifa for Alagotun, he who beats big drum for rituals
Who said he would turn guinea corn to money
Dance for me the way you do at home
You bird! You bird! Who makes things manifest

10.
Ifa says wives should not be hostile to people so that people would not run away from their husbands. Also, any man who is planning to marry a wife this year should make sure that she is not a hot tempered one the same thing for any woman who is planning to marry. This is because, it will make the relatives of the husband to run away from them. Those men whose wives are not friendly with the husband’s friends and family should talk to her to see reason why she should be friendly and vise versa. Furthermore, the head of the family or any community should not be too harsh on his subjects so that they will not stay away from him. The ebo to make here to guide against such include banana, snails, honey, 8 pigeons, gin, palm oil, a lot of cold water, kola nuts and money. After the ebo, Obatala will be appeased. On this, Ifa says:
Ogunda woriwori
Iwori woriwori
A dia fun Orisaala Oseremogbo
O n lo ba won roro wale
Ma roro
Agba to roro kii koniyan jo
Ma roro

Ogunda woriwori (sound of Oro)
Iwori woriwori (sound of Oro)
Ifa revelation for Orisaala Oseremagbo
When going to marry Oro as a wife
Do not use your money to marry Oro
An elderly person who marry Oro as a wife does not have followers
Do not use your money to marry Oro

11.
Ebo should be made to guide against blockage in the body system. The ebo include, a goat (he-goat for a male and she-goat for a female). Also, people should take good care of their body to guide against body disease that might lead to blockage of any tube, pipe, vein or hole in the body. On this, Ifa says:
Ogunda ni ko ni apo
Iwori ni ko ni ofa
Okan soso ofa ni se apo yoroyoro
Won ni bi e o mu te efon
Emu te efon
Bi e o mu te efon
E mu ofa kuro loju orun
A difa fun Olofin
Won ni koru ebo kii horohoro ara re mo ba se di

Ogunda has no quiver
Iwori has no arrow
The only one arrow possessed by Iwori moves up and down in the quiver
They said if you want to use it to kill a buffalo
Use it to kill the buffalo
If you are not ready to use it to kill the buffalo
Remove the arrow from the bow
Ifa revelation to Olofin
He was told to make ebo so that the holes in his body would not be blocked

12.
Ifa says, people who have been trying in vain to get their fortunes should make ebo with a plucker, 4 pigeons, a big rat, kola nuts, palm oil, money and honey. After the ebo, an akose will be made for them to make incisions round their wrists. On this, Ifa says:
Anawooto ni n jagba niya
A difa fun Gagalo
To n sawo rode Oro
Ebo ni won ni o se
O gbebo nibe o rubo
Nje aje lowo mi o to o
Ma fi gogo fa a
Fa a! Fa a! Fa a!
Ma fi gogo fa a

To attempt in vain to use ones hand to pick something makes an elderly person suffer
Ifa revelation to Gagalo
When going to the city of Oro
He was asked to make ebo
He complied
Behold, if it is wealth that it is too far for my hand to pull
I will use plucker to draw it to myself
Pulling! Pulling! Pulling!
I will use plucker to draw it to myself

13.
Barrens need to be close to Ifa and make ebo with 4 rats, 4 fish, 4 hens, a she-goat, palm oil, kola nuts, corn meal and money. After the ebo, Ifa will be appeased. It is also advisable for the barren to get initiated to Ifa or marry an Ifa priest. On this, Ifa says:
Erin ni kegbe wogbo
Aroni ni kapo oogun woja
A difa fun Tentere
Eleyi omo ere la, o ju akika lo
Agan lo ya ni o romo bi
O romo leyin adiye
O tu puru sekun
Tentere iwo lo loyin
Tentere iwo lo lado
Orunmila Ajana, o ba sure wa o wa bun wa lomo
Aibi awo o sunhan

The elephants enter forest in group
Aroni, a charm-person goes to the market with bag of charms
Ifa revelation to Tentere
Eleyi omo ere la, o ju akika lo
When she was barren
She saw a hen with chicks
She burst into tears
Tentere, you provided honey
Tentere, you provided sweet things
Orunmila, chief Ajana, come instantly to give blessings of children to us
Barrenness of a believer is not ridicullous

14.
People should refrain from fighting over inheritance. Ifa says people who have many properties should always prepare their will so that the children would not be killing one another over the inheritance. Also, those whose father did not prepare any will before the death should not be too greedy; they should allow proper sharing to prevent war. The ebo to make here are 3 roosters, a knive, a cutlass, kola nuts, palm oil, corn meal and money. After the ebo, Ogun will be appeased. On this, Ifa says:
Ogunda o lapo
Iwori o lofa
Ofa kan ofa kan lo n sapo rajaraja
Ofa kan ofa kan lo n sapo rojorojo
A difa fun Agbonrin igboro
Ti somo oye ogun
Nijo to n be lagbaatemo ogun aye

Ogunda has no quiver
Iwori has no arrow
An arrow moves up and down in the quiver with anger
An arrow moves up and down in the quiver feeling lonely
Ifa revelation to Agbonrin igboro, the Deer in the forest,
Who was from a family fighting over property
When he was being waged war against

15.
Women should keep away from divorce this year, especially women who marry priests. Any woman who is planning such should make ebo and beg Ifa for forgiveness. Also, priests should not contemplate conversion to another faith. Any priest who is planning that should apologise before Ifa, asked for forgiveness and appease Ifa. Moreover, Ifa says he will forgive those who abandoned him or planning to abandon him if they come back or change their mind. The ebo to make here are 4 rats, 4 fish, 4 hens and a goat. It also include kola nuts, wine, palm oil, corn meal and money. On this, Ifa says:
Ogunda lawo alagba
Iwori lawo alupese
Ogun ta lu agba si
Ogun ta lu ipese si
Ogun naa ti kuro logun ayoja
O ti dogun oba
A difa fun Wemimo
Eleyi ti saya Agbonniregun
Eyi to kosin ope to loun o fefa mo
Ifa wa ti wa gbape
E je a dari jo kan sin Edu o
Ifa wa ti wa gbape

Ogunda is the priest who beats agba drum
Iwori is the priest who beats ipese drum
The war that we use agba drum to announce
The war that we have announced with ipese drum
The war is no more an ordinary war
It has become a royal war
Ifa revelation to Wemimo
Who was a wife of Agbonniregun
Who renounced Ope and decided to discard Ifa
Our Ifa has accepted the apology
Let us all join together to worship Edu
Our Ifa has accepted apology

16.
This year, Ifa warns us against keeping our belongings in place where it is not safe. Also, we must always be fast in making ebo. Nothing should be allowed to delay our instant making of ebo. In fact, Ifa advises us to make our ebo the same day of divination. Furthermore, if anybody needs a gift, item or favour from us, we must not delay giving it to the person immediately we get the thing or if we are in the position to do it. The ebo to make here includes an emo rat, 3 roosters, gin, palm oil, kola nuts and money. After the ebo, Esu will be given the emo rat. This is to guide against our fortunes being snatched by another person. Also, those who are close to the people at the helms of affairs should always diligently carry out the tasks or assignments given to them. On this, Ifa says:
Ogunda o lapo
Iwori o lofa
Eni ba mofa
Ko ma se ba won bu oja Ede mo
A difa fun Onyagbe to n roko ailero lodun
A difa fun Ode to n roko ailero lodun
Onyagbe lo n be leyin to n rubo
Ase onyagbe ni o kere ode je
Bode naa ba rubo ni iba la
Onyagbe ni oo kere ode je
Awa awo la oo kere won je
Bawon naa ba rubo won o ba la
Awa awo la oo kere won je

Ogunda has no quiver
Iwori has no arrow
Whoever knows the city of Ofa
Should desist from deriding the market of Ede
Ifa revelation to Onyagbe, the farmer, who was going to the farm
Ifa revelation to Ode, the hunter, who was going to the farm
It was Onyagbe, the farmer, who made the ebo
Behold, it is the farmer who will claim all the fortunes of the hunter
Had the hunter made the sacrifice, he would have been fortunate
It is the farmer who will claim all the fortunes of the hunter
Behold, it is the believers who will claim all the fortunes of the unbelievers
Had the unbelievers made the sacrifice, they would have been fortunate
It is the believers who will claim all the fortunes of the unbelievers

17.
We also need to make ebo for our friends, brothers, sisters and relatives. This is because, problem of one will affect the other. Also, one should make ebo for one’s benefactor. The ebo to make here include a rooster, a big rat, palm oil, corn meal and money. On this, Ifa says:
Ogunda o lapo
Iwori o lofa
Eni ba mofa
Ko mase ba won bu oja Ede mo
A difa fun Orunkun ti solotan Idi
Eyin o gbomo
Eyin o moran
Bi Orunkun o ba se o
Idi o ni ye

Ogunda has no quiver
Iwori has no arrow
Whoever knows the city of Ofa
Should desist from deriding the market of Ede
Cast Ifa for Orunkun, the knee, who is a relative of Idi, the buttocks
You are not wise
You are not knowledgeable
If the knee does not have dislocation
The buttocks will not become imbalance

18.
Ifa says we should not allow anybody to tempt us to do evil. We need to be firm and adamant to temptation. On this, Ifa says:
Ope nla sori riworiwo
A difa fun Orunmila
Ti won o maa towo re bonu irunbi
Ero isope
E ma towo mi bonu Irunbi
Ero isope

Big palm tree with plenty fronds
Ifa revelation to Orunmila
When people attempted to tempt him to do evil
Oh you followers of Ope
Do not tempt me to do evil
Oh you followers of Ope

19.
Esu needs to be appeased to repel evil forces from the enemies. The items to appease Esu are a he-goat/3 roosters, palm oil, kola nuts, gin, corn meal and money. On this, Ifa says:
Sansa lori yangi
A difa fun Onise oroke
Ti won ni won maa se
Ko seni maa se Esu
Afeni Esu maa se

The tiny being on the laterite stone
Cast Ifa for Onise oroke,
When people said they would inflict harm on him
Nobody can harm Esu
Except the people who Esu would harm

20.
This year, we must not be too stingy to take medical care of ourselves. Ifa says money can be used to prevent and cure sickness and diseases. So far sickness and diseases lead to death, the message of Ifa is that money can be used to avert death or elongate one’s life. Therefore, we must always be ready to spend our money on ebo and medical treatment to avoid untimely death. On this, Ifa says:
Sariri Okunkun
Okunkun sariri
A difa fun Onilero
Omo arowo yejo iku
Kin lawa fi yejo iku niran awa
Sariri okunkun
Okunkun sariri
Owo lawa fi yejo iku niran awa
Sariri Okunkun
Okunkun sariri

Sariri Okunkun
Okunkun sariri
Cast Ifa for the king of Ilero
He who has money to avert death to live long
What do we use to change the date of death in our family
Sariri Okunkun
Okunkun sariri
It is money that we use to change the date of death in our family
Sariri Okunkun
Okunkun sariri

21.
Ifa says we will increase in population. We need to make ebo with a lot of pigeons, a lot of hens, honey, wine, all edible things, palm oil, corn meal and money. On this, Ifa says:
Idesuku awo Ede
A difa fun Ede
Won ni o rubo ko le dolopo ero
O gbebo o rubo
Bi Ede bigba omo laaro
Ede a bigba omo lale
Ero Ipo atofa
E w aba wa nijebutu ire

Idesuku the Ifa priest of Ede, the craw fish
Cast Ifa for Ede, the craw fish
He was asked to make ebo to have uncountable people
He complied
If Ede gives birth to two hundred and one children in the morning
Ede will also give birth to two hundred and one children in the morning
All and sundry
Come and meet us amidst fortunes

22.
Ifa says people should refrain from being wicked or taking vengeance this year. This is because, when one is wicked or takes vengeance, the reaction that will be received will be fiercer. On this, Ifa says:
Egunda kan o lapo
Iwori won o lofa
A difa fun Esisi
Won ni o ma faro yaro
Esisi mama doro
Oro ana o to toni
Esisi mama doro

Ogunda has no quiver
Iwori has no arrow
Ifa revelation to Esisi, an itching leaf
It was told never to revenge
Esisi, do not revenge
Bad action you take cannot be as harsh as the reaction from people
Esisi, do not revenge

23.
Anybody who has only one child should make ebo for the child to prevent misfortune or any calamity. The child should also be advised to stay away from the river. The ebo to make here includes a he-goat, palm oil, a big rat, corn meal, kola nuts, gin and money. After the ebo, Esu will be appeased. On this, Ifa says:
Ogunda la iwori lagan
A difa fun Ologunnakan
Won ni ko rubo fun omo re
Won ni ko ma sere leti omi
O gbebo nibe orubo
Ko ni je kogun o ja wa tomotomo
Esu odara
Ko ni je kogun o ja wa tomotomo

Ogunda made Iwori a parent of children
Ifa revelation to Ologun-unna kan, he-who-has-one-live-charcoal) one child)
He was asked to make ebo for his child
He was told to tell the child to stay aloof from river
He complied
He will never allow bad thing to happen to us and our children
Esu Odara
He will never allow bad thing to happen to us and our children

24.
The people who have received chieftaincy titles should make ebo for the success of their children so that they will also be successful and be made chiefs. Also, anybody whose father is a chief in the community and he himself is not successful in life should make ebo to be successful. And whenever they propose any chieftaincy title to him, he should not turn it down. The ebo to make are many pigeons, honey, gin, edible things, palm oil and money. After the ebo, his Egbe Orun will be appeased. On this, Ifa says:
Ko kole ko gori Igi
Koroko koje Erupe Ile
Ko bawon gbogbun re gbun
Ko toro sukusuku eja je lowo won
Ko toro Okasa lowo gbondogbondo
Awon agba ti o ba kofa taratara
Won o ni jeru taratara
A difa fun Ajaolele
To n sawo rode Oro
Ajanlele! Baba n joye omo n je

He has no house of his but he does not sleep on the tree
He does not farm but he does not eat sand
He does not follow people to fishing
He has never begged them for fish
He has never begged for fish from fishermen
The elders who did not learn Ifa properly
Will not have much gain from Ifa works
Ifa revelation to Ajaolele
When he was going to the city of Oro
Ajaolele! The father was installed as a chief and the child also became a chief

25.
Those who head associations, organisations, clubs or congregations or who send many people or group of people on errand should make ebo so that any of their subjects or followers would not die. The ebo to make are 3 roosters, a he-goat/3 big rats, palm oil, kola nuts, corn meal and money. On this, Ifa says:
Ogunda paa
Iwori waara
A difa fun Apara
To n da omo yoyo ka ko
Won lebo aye ni ko wa se
Okere fefe ibi di ibi maa lo

Ogunda paa
Iwori waara
Cast Ifa for Apara
Who sends many children on errand in the forest
He was told to make ebo against enemies
To an unknown place, let bad thing go away

26.
Ebo should be made for one’s mentor or benefactor. The items of the ebo are a knife, a big rat, a rooster, kola nuts, palm oil, corn meal and money. On this, Ifa says:
Ogunda o lapo
Iwori o lofa
Enu nifa fi n sa won bi agada bi agada
A difa fun Osan
O bu owo kan fun Orun
Nje Osan ja
Orun ti wa di Opa

Ogunda has no quiver
Iwori has no arrow
It is the mouth that Ifa uses to cut them like cutlass
Ifa revelation to Osan, the bowstring
Ifa revelation to Orun, the bow
Alas! The bowstring has cut
The bow has become ordinary stick

27.
People who are recording loss in their business or who always lose their items or belongings should make ebo to prevent that. The ebo to make are a big rat, 3 roosters, palm oil, gin, corn meal and money. After making the ebo, they should follow the taboo never to use a bag who has hole or a cloth whose pocket is turn or has hole. On this, Ifa says:
Egunda o lapo
Iwori o lofa
Ofa kan soso iwori ni senu apo yoroyoro
Babalawo Apo lo difa fun Apo
Won ni ko rubo kire re ma baa jo danu
Okere fefe ibi di ibi maa lo

Ogunda has no quiver
Iwori has no arrow
The only one arrow possessed by Iwori moves up and down in the quiver
The Ifa priest of Apo, the bag, cast Ifa for Apo, the bag
He was told to make ebo so that he would not lose his belongings
To an unknown place, let bad thing go away

28.
Ifa says we should not depend on arms or be over confident in our power. What we need to do to always is ebo so that we can accomplish our mission, overcome the enemies and successful carry our assignments. On this, Ifa says:
Ogunda o lapo
Iwori o lofa
Enu nifa fi n sa won bi agada bi agada
A dia fun Onikoyi
To n lo ree tagun lofa
Nje onikoyi e je a rubo
Ko sofa ta o tagun
Ti oo pagun
Onikoyi e je a rubo

Ogunda has no quiver
Iwori has no arrow
It is the mouth that Ifa uses to cut them like cutlass
Ifa revelation to Onikoyi
Who was going to shoot arrow against Igun, the vulture
Behold, Onikoyi, you had better made sacrifice
There is no arrow that can be shot against Igun, the vulture
That would kill Igun, the vulture
Behold, Onikoyi, you had better made sacrifice

29.
Ifa says there are too many enemies but we will surely conquer the enemies. Ebo should be made to overcome the enemies. The items of the ebo are 3 cocks, itufu (torch made of dry grass), palm oil, corn meal and money. On this, Ifa says:
Ogunda wii wii
A difa fun Ina
Ina n lo sete Eerun
Won ni ko sebo kole ba segun
O gbebo o rubo
Igba Eerun to fe gbogun ja ina
Ina lo maa sete won

Ogunda wii wii
Ifa revelation to Ina, the fire
When he was going to conquer many emmets (a group of giant ants)
He was told to make ebo to be victorious
He complied
Many giant ants who want to wage war against Ina, the fire
It is Ina, the fire, that will conquer them

AFFILIATED ORISA:
Ifa
Egbe Orun
Esu
Iyami Aje
Ogun
Obatala
Osun

TABOOS:
Not to use a bag that has hole or wear a cloth who pocket as hole
Not to abort pregnancy
Not to do evil works
Not to fight over inheritance
Not to be hostile to one’s in-laws
The cloth sellers should not sell on credit
Not to revenge

Verses recorded, transcribed and translated by:
Oluwo Fayemi Fatunde Fakayode (Chairman, Publication Committee)
Miss Onifade Ifakemi (Secretary)
Chief (Dr.) Abiodun Agboola
Bolorunduro Ifamakinde Abiodun
Babaawo Windare Falabi Ajedunni Ojoawo
Otunba Kehinde Idowu-Fagbohun
Fayemi Abidemi
Awo Tosin Olomowewe

Aboru Aboye Abosise!
Note: We are aware that some people have published some verses of the odu on the internet. We are not saying the verses they published are incorrect, the ones presented here are the ones recited on the festival day when divination process was going on with inspiration from Olodumare. What we mean is that there can be one thousand verses of Ogundaiwori, but inspiration is what is needed to recite the useful ones at the time of divination; it is inspiration that directs a priest towards the verse(s) he recites on the mat. Therefore, those verses recited on the mat when the divination is going on are spiritually most important.

June 9, 2015
by fagbemijo 5 Comments

IFA OF THE YEAR 2015/2016 FROM OKE-ITASE, ILE-IFE, OSUN STATE, NIGERIA

IFA OF THE YEAR 2015/2016 FROM OKE-ITASE, ILE-IFE, OSUN STATE, NIGERIA.

Eriwo ya!

We greet you all in the name of Olodumare, Orunmila and all other Orisa. We also extend the greetings of Araba Agbaye to you all in this season of the World Ifa Festival. We, the members of Ethics and Scripture Committee of the International Council for Ifa Religion, are hereby presenting verses of the Ifa of the year recited with inspiration by the priests on the mat in the early hour os Sunday, 7th June, 2015, which stands as the first day of the year in Ifa calendar system. The odu Ifa that came out for this year is OFUNOSA. The odu came with Ire Aiku, long life and ebo is recommended to acquire it. Ifa Priests from Nigeria, Republic of Benin, Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago, Germany, United States of America, Brazil, Venezuela and Cuba were all there and made their contributions. The verses of OFUNOSA recited with their narratives are as follows:

1.
Ifa says there should be mutual assistance. Ifa wants us to be complimentarily working together. The people must be seeing doing the right thing to redeem, repair or rescue systems that are in despicable condition. Ebo should be made to have the right people that are sent to do this assignment. The items to sacrifice for this purpose include 8 pigeons, honey, gin, pap and money. On this, Ifa says:
Ofun saara
Ofun seesee
Babalawo eyin
Lo dia fun Eyin
Eyin n sunkun alailalatunse
Ebo ni won ni o se
O gbebo nibe o rubo
Ero ipo tofa
E ba parapo
Ke wa tun Eyin wa se
O fun saara
O ti fun sesesee

Ofun saara
Ofun seesee
The Ifa priest of Eyin, the Tooth,
Cast Ifa for Eyin, the Tooth
When the Tooth was longing for redeemer
He was advised to make ebo
He complied
All and sundry
Let us join hands together
To repair our Tooth
It is very white
It has become purely white

2.
In Ofunsa, Ifa says there is somebody who people have conspired against to the extent that they have snatched his power and voice. They stole an inherited property of this person and want the king of his land to punish him for losing what belongs to the whole land. Ifa has recommended that ebo should be made and the person should take the ebo to the farm of his father or the place where the father was buried. The story is about the elephant who was the trumpeter of the king. The other animals conspired and stole the trumpet. They went and buried at the bank of the river. The king noticed that the elephant has not been blowing the trumpet. He then sent for him to come on a festival day to blow the trumpet as usual. The other animals were happy for they knew the king would kill him should he fail to blow trumpet that day. He made ebo which Babalawo told him to take to his father’s farm. After performing ebo as prescribed, as he was going back to his house, his leg hit a stone and he fell down. He looked back to see the cause of his falling down. He saw a stone. To prevent other people from being victim, he was digging the ground to remove the stone. He then realized that there is something under the big the big stone. He dug it out and it was the trumpet he was looking for. Elephant was able to blow the trumpet and other animals felt ashamed. The ebo to make for this to come to pass include, a he-goat, a big rat, pap, palm oil and money. On this, Ifa says:
Ofun saa
Ofun soo
Ofun perengede bi aja n lami
Sakiti aro o ju bu jesu
Ojo pa elulu labe iti warawara
A difa fun Erin ti se afunpe Orisa
A lukin fun Okanlerinwo omo eranko
Bomode ba subu a wo iwaju
Bi agba ba subu a wo eyin
Awo Erin lo difa fun Erin
Lojo to subu, to weyin wo
Lojo to n lo ri ipe baba re
Oro Olofin tototo
Oro Olofin toto fun-un

Ofun saa
Ofun soo
Its whiteness is as perfect as the dog licking water
The dye is not used to wash the face
The rain falls on lark-heeled cuckoo bird under the running plant
Ifa revelation to Erin, the Elephant, who was the trumpeter of Orisa
Ifa revelation also to about two hundred animals
When a kid falls down, he looks forward
When an elderly man falls down, he looks backward
Ifa revelation to Erin
The day he fell down, and he looked back
The day he found his father’s trumpet
The issue of Olofin, the king, is massively great
The issue of Olofin, the king, is always treated with prestige

3.
We need to make ebo so that we are successful in our endeavours. Aje, the Orisa of wealth should be appease. Also, anybody that is looking for wife needs to do the ebo to get a successful wife. The items of ebo are 4 pigeons, honey, gin, money, banana, egg and pap. On this, Ifa says:
Ofun saa
Ofun soo
Ofun perengede bi aja n lami
Ayanuayanu ni o je koyun omotuntun tete duro
Saa-soo awo Aje
Lo difa ko Aje
Aje omo Adelefun

Ofun saa
Ofun soo
Its whiteness is as perfect as the dog licking water
Incessant miscarriage hinders pregnancy
Saa-soo the Ifa priest of Aje, the wealth
Cast Ifa for Aje, the wealth
Aje, the wealth, a child of Adelefun, He-who-put-on-whiteness

4.
Ebo should be made against sickness. A life gorilla (gorilla head, meat, skin or hide can be used in lieu of life gorilla), beans, 3 cocks, palm oil and brass plate are the items to be used for the ebo. After the ebo, Osun will be appeased. On this Ifa says:
O fun sai
O ya haa
Orun ya sile o doke
Eja nla ya somi
A difa fun Eleju
Ti n sogboogba arun
Ti n nara kaka alailedide
Ti n yi gbiiri loju ina
Pele o!
Eleju to ru inaki
Olodo ide

It is white
It torn with sound “haa!”
The heaven fell down and became mountain
Big fish fell into the river
Cast Ifa for Eleju
When he was sick
Struggling in vain to stand up
Rolling around beside the fire to warm his body
Hello!
You Eleju who sacrificed gorilla
One with brass mortar

5.
People will wage war against real owners of property. Such owner(s) should sacrifice a he-goat, 7 cobs of corn/maize, palm oil and money. There is need to be initiated to Ifa and or any other chosen Orisa in order to overcome the usurpers. Ifa says people should always beware of enemies who will always lay ambush or set trap because of inheritance. The story is about Alagemo, the Chameleon. His father’s servants sent him abroad after the death of the father. They planned with the sailor and the crocodile of the ocean to push him into the river and kill him. The Chameleon had a dream, he went for divination. He was told to get initiated into Ifa and he complied. Ifa told him to decorate his body with palm fronds when he was ready to go home. He did as advised to disguise and he escaped the trap. As the people were rejoicing at home and sharing the property among themselves, Alagemo, the chameleon escaped the trap and arrived home. On this, Ifa says:
Ofun sa a lefun
Ofun sa a losun
Ofun sa a ni moriwo ope yee yee yee
A difa fun Alagemo teere kange
Ti somo Orisa Igbowuji
Nitori ajeku baba Alagemo
Nitori amuku baba Alagemo
Won ni ko wa lo si apa okun ilaji osa
Ki oni okun oni osa o mu Alagemo sohun un
Arai le e maa jo
Ara ile e maa yo
Oni okun oni osa mu Alagemo lonii o tan more
Alagemo ni
Lealae lomo ti je ajeku baba re
Laelae lomo ti mu amuku baba re
Nitori ajeku baba emi alagemo
Nitori amuku baba emi alagemo
E ni ki n lo apa okun ilaji osa
Ki oni okun oni osa o mu mi si ohun
Ara ile e ma jo mo
Ara ile e ma yo mo
Oni okun oni osa o le malagemo lonii o tan mo lo
Alagemo ki o gbo o
Moriwo yee yee yee
Alagemo ki o to o
Moriwo yee yee yee

Ofun dressed him with white local chalk
Ofun dressed him with camwood
Ofun dressed him with palm frond
Ifa revelation to the Chameleon
A child of Orisa Igbowuji
Because of the property of the father of the Chameleon
Because of the belongings of the father of the Chameleon
He was sent abroad
So the he would be captured by the crocodile in the sea and ocean
Let people at home dance
Let all at home rejoice
The crocodile of the sea and ocean has captured the Chameleon today
The Chameleon said
It has been the tradition for the child to inherit his father’s property
It has been the tradition for the child to inherit his father’s belonging
Because of my father’s property
Because of my father’s belongings
You sent me abroad
For the crocodile of the sea and ocean to capture me
Let no one dance at home again
Let none rejoice at home
The crocodile of the sea and ocean could not capture me today, I escaped
Alagemo you shall live long
Plenty of palm fronds
Alagemo you shall be strong
Plenty of palm fronds

6.
Argument should be avoided this year. Everybody should make ebo for his or her children. One needs to know the kind of person the father of one’s child’s friend is. The items to sacrifice to rescue our children from death include white cloth, ashes, 3 cocks, palm oil and money. The story is about Ale, a child of the death and Ojiyan, a child of Orunmila. The child of Iku said the moon would appear today as told by his father while the child of Orunmila argued with him that it would be out in nine days’ time. Each of them claimed that was what his father told him and they abused the father of each other. The child of Orunmila said if the moon appeared that day, the child of Iku should tell his father to come and kill him and vice versa. On getting home, the child of Orunmila gave report of what transpired to his father and Orunmila told him he was wrong. The father immediately called upon Babalawo to make divination. The priests recommended a sacrifice to prevent or delay the appearance of the moon. When Iku heard the story from his child, he was happy because, his child was right. He was out in the night to see the moon so that he could go and kill the child of Orunmila. The ebo made by Orunmila was acceptable and the appearance of the moon was delayed for some days and when it wanted to appear, it did not appear once as usual but bit by bit. Therefore, the death could not kill the child of Orunmila. On this, Ifa says:
Ofun sa lefun
Ofun sa losun
Ofun sa ni moriwo ope yeeyeeyee
A difa fun Ale omo Iku
A bu fun Ojiyan omo Orunmila
Nijo ti won n jiyan
Ebo ni won ni won o se
Ojiyan nikan lo n be leyin to n sebo
Ebo re mo ti da adaju
Ojiyan lo ti mosu o sorun
Oni losu o ba le
Ojiyan lo ti mosu o sorun

Ofun marks it with chalk
Ofun marks it with camwood
Ofun adorns it with palm frond gorgeously
Cast Ifa for Ale, the child of Iku
Cast Ifa for Ojiyan, the child of Orunmila
When they were arguing
They were advised to make ebo
It was only Ojiyan who made the recommended ebo
And his ebo was acceptable
It was Ojiyan who delayed the appearance of the moon
It is today that the moon was supposed to appear
It was Ojiyan who delayed the appearance of the moon

7.
Ifa says people should show true love towards one another. There are enemies among friends. Many people though friends do not pray for greatness for one another. Items to sacrifice here include a big rat, a cock, pap, palm oil and money. On this Ifa says:
Ofun saarasa
Babalawo Eera lo difa fun Eera
A bu fun poporo
Lojo ti won n se ore atilewa
Ebo ni won ni won o se
Gbogbo ira mi
Isoro ope
Eyin o mo peera o fe poporo denu
Ibi suesue lomo araye feni mo
Omo araye o fe a runbe ninu awo tan-anganran

Ofun saarasa
The Babalawo of Eera, the Ant made divination for Eera
Also made divination for Poporo, the corn stick
When they were friends
They were advised to make ebo
All my people
All priests of Ifa
Don’t you know that the Ant does not fully love the corn stick
People only have no genuine love for one
People does not pray for one to eat with an expensive plate

8.
There will be competition over position or chieftaincy this year. We have to be careful about given out chieftaincy titles to people who do not deserve them. Ebo should be made so that the right person will always get to the throne or receive the title. Ifa says one should be gentle and humble, not harsh so that one will have support of the people whenever one is recommended for any title. There is need to make ebo to make people happy at one and support one. The items to sacrifice are pigeons, banana, honey, pap, cold water and money. On this, Ifa says:
Ofun sa lefun
Ofun sa losun
Ofun sa ni moriwo ope yeeyeeyee
A difa fun Oorun
Oorun loun o joye amororo
Ofun sa lefun
Ofun sa losun
Ofun sa ni moriwo ope yeeyeeyee
A difa fun Osupa
Osupa naa loun o joye amororo
Won ni won o kara nle ebo ni won o se
Osupa nikan lo n be leyin to n tubo
Osupa lo se wo
Eni ba woju ojo oju re a lami
Osupa lo se wo

Ofun marked him with white local chalk
Ofun marked him with camwood
Ofun dressed him with palm frond gorgeously
Ifa revelation to Oorun, the Sun
The Sun wanted to be enthroned as king Amororo
Ofun marked him with white local chalk
Ofun marked him with camwood
Ofun dressed him with palm frond gorgeously
Ifa revelation to Osupa, the Moon
The Moon wanted to be enthroned as king Amororo
They were advised to make ebo
Only Osupa, the Moon made the ebo
It is only Osupa, the Moon that can be glanced at
Whoever glanced at the Sun will have his eyes suffered
It is only Osupa, the Moon that can be looked at

9.
People should always not be overconfident. There should always be acceptance of the fact that no one is perfect and everybody should seek advice from people who know more. This will give long life to people and it will make all the rituals done this year acceptable. On this, Ifa says:
Ofun sa a lefun
Ofun sa a losun
Ofun sa a ni moriwo yeeyeeyee
A difa fun Alagemo, ti se wolewode Orisa
Alagemo kii ku
Alagemo kii run
Moriwo yeeyeeyee
Boro tun ku leyin ta o mo
Moriwo wa bani toro yii se

Ofun dressed him with white lacal chalk
Ofun dressed him with chalk
Ofun dressed him with palm frond
Ifa revelation to the Chameleon, a close partner of Orisa
The Chameleon does not die
The Chameleon does not fall sick
Plenty of palm frond
If there are some rituals we do not understand
Let the palm frond rectify the mistake for us

10.
Ifa has promised to bless all the devotees this year. We should all be grateful to Ifa and we should profess his greatness to the whole world. Ifa should be appeased with 2 rats, 2 fish, 2 hens, a goat, kola nuts, gin and money. On this, Ifa says:
Ope se nahinnahin dagba
A difa fun Ara Eresa
O n tile orun bo waye
Won ni o kara nle ebo ni ko se
Ifa se rere fun mi abi o se rere fun mi?
Ope se rere fun mi
Orunmila se rere fun mi
Ire kari aye

Ope se nahinnahin dagba
Cast Ifa for Ara Eresa
When coming to the Earth
He was advised to make ebo
Has Ifa blessed me or not?
Ope has blessed me
Orunmila has blessed me
The blessing is worldwide

11.
Ifa warns us against conspiracy and being mischievous. This is because, the plans of the conspirators and mischievous people will be fruitless. Those who are conspired against need to make ebo with a he-goat, 3 big rats, palm oil, pap and money. After the ebo, an akose will be done in form of soap or powder to lick. On this, Ifa says:
Ofun sarai o yo tooro
A difa fun Eeru
Omo won nile kuo
Nijo aye dite ti won lawon o feeru mole
O fun sarai o yo tooro
A difa fun yanrin
Omo won lale odo
Nito aye dite ti won lawon o fi gbaaro
Ofun fun sarai o yo tooro
A difa fun Omi
Ti somo won ode Otunmoba
Ipa oun o le pare lo n dafa si
Won ni won o kara nle ebo ni o se
Won gbebo nibe won rubo
A kii feeru mole
E rora pero
E rora pete
Akii fi yanrin gbaaro
E rora pero
E rora pete
Ekun la bomi
Omi o bu ku
Eropo tofa
Airogbe ale ana lara omi

Ofun sarai o yo tooro
Cast Ifa for Eeru, the ashes
A native of Kuo
When enemies planned to use it to build a house
Ofun sarai o yo tooro
Cast Ifa for yanrin, the sand
A inhabitant of the river
When enemies planned to use it as clay
Ofun sarai o yo tooro
Cast Ifa for Omi, the water
A native of Otunmoba
He was praying for unforgettable legacy
They were all advised to make ebo
They complied
Nobody uses the ash to build house
Stop conspiring
Stop clandestine plan
Nobody uses the sand as clay
Stop conspiring
Stop clandestine plan
It is with full honour we meet water
The water is not despised
All and sundary
Nobody finds water with the scar of yesterday’s wound

12.
Evil forces will be too many this year. People need to make ebo to repel them. The story here is about Orunmila. When evil forces were ready to go to his house, he made divination and made ebo. The ebo was done with yam porridge and put inside a clay lamp with 16 faces. He put 16 cotton treads in it and lit the fire. He was taking it to Esu with the fire burning. As he was going, he was eating the porridge from the lamp. The evil forces saw him and they thought he was eating/swallowing live coal from the fire because the yam porridge looked like live coal as he is putting it into the mouth. Therefore, they were all afraid of going to the house of Orunmila. The ebo to make here are yam, pepper, palm oil, clay lamp, cotton wool, 3 cocks and money. On this, Ifa says:
Ofun sa lefun
Ofun sa losun
Ofun sa ni moriwo ope yeeyeeyee
A difa fun Orunmila
Lojo ti iku oun arun n kanle re re
Ajogun gbogbo n kanle baba ni lilo
Ebo ni won ni o se
O gbebo nibe o rubo
Orunmila n yona mi
Omo Omila n yona mi

Ofun dressed him with white lacal chalk
Ofun dressed him with chalk
Ofun dressed him with palm frond
Cast Ifa for Orunmila
The day death and disease were planning to go to his house
All evil forces were ready to enter his house
He was advised to make ebo
He complied
Alade, the king was swallowing live coals
Orunmila was swallowing live coals

13.
The leader of the city, state, nation or any society should make ebo to overcome those who are planning to reduce him to nothing. There will be many conspirators against the leader this year. However, with ebo, Ifa has promised to make the leader victorious. There should be ebo with one he-goat, 3 big rats, elephant, buffalo and deer meats, palm oil and money. After the ebo, an akose will be made to make the leader recognized and popular. On this, Ifa says:
Ofun sa sa sa
A difa fun Akoko Eluju
To n be nirogun ota
Ebo ni won ni o maa se
O gbebo nibe o rubo
Nse tawa o saiyo ju tota lo o
Kedere!
Ninu igbo lerin gbe sola
Ninu igbo lefon gbe ti fi sola
Ninu igbo ni Agbonrin gbe gbosin gbora
Kedere!
Tawa o saiyo ju tota lo o

Ofun sa sa sa
Cast Ifa for Akoko tree in the forest
When he was amidst the enemies
He was advised to make ebo
He complied
Behold, we shall be more conspicuous than the enemies
Clearly conspicuous!
It is inside the forest that the elephant stays and become successful
It is inside the forest that the buffalo lives and become successful
It is inside the forest that the deer stays and become successful and popular
Clearly conspicuous
We shall be more successful than the enemies

14.
Ifa says many rituals and prayers were not acceptable last year. This year, we must always appease Ogun and Osanying to make our sacrifices and prayers acceptable. Ogun should be appeased with a dog and there should be palm frond there when we want to do the appeasement. Osanyin should be appeased with a cock and palm frond must be there as well. On this, Ifa says:
Ofun sa lefun
Ofun sa losun
Ofun sa ni mariwo
Bo je bi o je
Omo awo lo loogun
A difa fun Baba Oroponjipo
Eyi to ti n rubo tebo re o fin
Eyi to ti n setutu ti ogba
O n se wure laise
Ebo ni won ni o se
Won ni ko lo bo Ogun
Won ni ko bo Osanyin ile baba re

Ofun dressed him with white lacal chalk
Ofun dressed him with chalk
Ofun dressed him with palm frond
Whether it is effective or not
The charm is a favourite of the Ifa trainee
Ifa revelation to Baba Oroponjipo
Who has been making unacceptable ebo
Who has been making unsuccessful rituals
Who has been making ineffective prayers
He was advised to make ebo
He was advised to appease Ogun
He was advised to appease the Osanyin in the household of his father

15.
The sick must appease the Iyami for there will be many sickness this year that will not be ordinary but spiritual attack from the Iyami Aje. Anybody that is sick, besides using the recommended medication should make ebo with a big rat, 3 cocks, palm oil, pap and money. Also, an akose to pacify the Iyami should be used by people throughout this year. On this, Ifa says:
Orunmila lo fun sa
Ifa mo lo fun sa
O lo fun sa bi eku ti aje je ku
O lo fun sa bi eja ti aje je ku
O lo fun sa bi eye ti aje je ku
O lo fun sa bi eran ti aje je ku
Won ni Orunmila o se nfo bi egun
Won ni Orunmila o se nfo bi eyo
Orunmila loun o fegun
Orunmila loun o feyo
O ni eni to n funfun lara loun n bawi
O ni Iyami Osoronga lo n ba ja
E ba gba okete
E ma gba eniyan
Iyami osoronga!
Aje kii roro ko jerun
Owo bewe oribale oko
Eye buburu ko ma rori awo ba le

Orunmila said it is fading out
I said it is fading out
He said it is fading out like a rat half-eaten by Aje
He said it is fading out like a fish half-eaten by Aje
He said it is fading out like a bird half-eaten by Aje
He said it is fading out like an animal half-eaten by Aje
People asked Orunmila whether he was speaking in Egun language
People asked Orunmila whether he ws speaking in Eyo language
Orunmila said he was not speaking Egun
Orunmila said he was not speaking Eyo
He said he was talking about somebody whose complexion is fading away
He said the person is being victimized by Iyami Osoronga
Please, take the big rat
Do not take human being
You, Iyami Osorong!
No Iyami would be strong to eat erun tree
I have made use of ajeobale leaves
No evil bird dares perch on the head of priest

16.
There will be many marriages and marital issues this year. People should make ebo to have comfortable marital settlement. Men should make ebo to have fortunate wives while women should also be ready to support their husbands. This will make couples happy. The items of the ebo to make are 4 pigeons, honey, gin and money. On this, Ifa says:
Ikere tee lori igi
Ejiworo lorun ope
A difa fun Orunmila
Ifa n lo ree fe Olafopo niyawo
Won lebo ni ko se
Orunmila lo n be leyin to n sebo
Ebo re lo da adaju

Ikere tee lori igi
Ejiworo lorun ope
Cast Ifa for Orunmila
When he was going to marry Olafopo
He was advised to make ebo
He complied
And his ebo was acceptable

17.
The pregnant women or those who need pregnancy should make ebo with 2 rats, 2 fish, 2 hens, a big rat, palm oil, pap and money. After making the ebo, they should not buy, kep or eat water yam this year to prevent miscarriage. On this, Ifa says:
Ofun sa lefun
Ofun sa losun
Ofun sa ni moriwo ope yeeyeeyee
A difa fun Omosike
Omo ewura n dagba laja
Won lebo ni ko se
Eropo ipo tofa
Igba ewura n dagba laja
Loyun Omosike n ya

Ofun dressed him with white lacal chalk
Ofun dressed him with chalk
Ofun dressed him with palm frond
Cast Ifa for Omosike
Under whose roof a water yam was developing
She was advised to make ebo
All and sundry
It was when the water yam was developing under the roof
That Omosike was experiencing miscarriage

18.
To overcome enemies, Ifa has recommended ebo with a ram, palm oil and money. After the ebo, an akose will be made in form of soap. On this, Ifa says:
Ikeke tee lori igi
Ejiworo lorun ope
A difa fun Orunmila
To n je nirogun ota
To n fojoojumo kominu ajogun
Won ni ebo ni ko se
O gbebo o rubo
E rora pete mi
A ki i feeru mole
E rora pete mi
A kii fi yanrin maaro
E rora pete mi
Aja o lori abagbo kan
E rora pete mi
Eni kan kii fepo alakan sebe je
E rora pete mi

Ikeke tee lori igi
Ejiworo lorun ope
Cast Ifa for Orunmila
When he was amidst the enemies
When he always had fear of attack from evil forces
He was advised to make ebo
He complied
Stop your clandestine conspiracy
Nobody uses the ash to build house
Stop your clandestine conspiracy
Nobody uses the sand as clay
Stop your clandestine conspiracy
The dog cannot withstand the ram in butting
Stop your clandestine conspiracy
Nobody uses the oil produces by the crab to cook soup
Stop your clandestine conspiracy

19.
Ifa says we should not be ungrateful to any Orisa. Oya should be appeased with a he-goat, 3 cocks, palm oil and money so that Oya will avenge on behalf of the Orisa that is not appreciated. The story is about the city of Erin where they were ungrateful to Obalufon. It was Oya who went to the city to avenge. Furthermore, anybody longing for children has to appease Oya and Obalufon. And she should never be ungrateful to the Orisa. Also, here, siblings should be ready to assist one another. On this, Ifa says:
O fun sai
O ya haa
A difa fun Oya to n sunkun omo rele Ira
Adifa fun Aaye to n sunkun omo rode Erin
A woya dele Ira
A a boya
Ija Olufon loya lo ree gbe lerin
Kawi kawi kawi
Oya sele Elerin sawo

It is white
It torn down with sound “haa!”
Ifa revelation to Oya when longing for child to the city of Ira
Ifa revelation to Aaye when longing for child to the city of Erin
We went to the city of Ira in search of Oya
We did not meet Oya
Oya had gone to Erin to avenge for Olufon
Before we were conscious
Oya had totally destroyed the city of Erin

20.
Ifa says people should refrain from stealing this year because, the thieves will be caught and disgraced. Also, anybody whose property is stolen is advised to make ebo and appease Osanyin. The items to sacrifice are 3 cocks, a big rat, palm frond, rope, pap and money. the story is about the tortoise who dressed himself with palm frond to scare people at the market of Ejigbomekun. After the people might have run away with fear, the Tortoise would steal their commodities. The market people then went for divination and they were told to employ Osanyin. It was Osanyin who caught the tortoise and he was disgraced. On this, Ifa says:
Ka sa lefun
Ka sa losun
Ka sa ni moriwo ope yebeyebe
A difa fun Abalahun
To n lo fi moriwo ko won lejigbomekun

Let us mark it with white local chalk
Let us mark it with camwood
Let us dress it with palm frond
Ifa revelation to Alabahun, the tortoise
Who was using palm frond to steal their commodities at Ejigbomekun

21.
Ifa says adultery should be refrained from. If not, the secret will be revealed and the husband of the woman will get to know. This is important because, Ifa says the husband has been suspicious. It is advisable for a man not to go to the house of his friend to look after the family when his friend is not around. For one to catch the concubine of one’s wife, one needs to make sacrifice with white chalk, camwood, 3 cocks, palm oil, pap and money. Also, Ifa warns that we refrain from any taboo or forbidden item. On this, Ifa says:
Ka sa lefun
Ka sa losun
Ka sa ni moriwo ope yebeyebe
A difa fun Orisanla
Nijo ti Agbonrin n ba obirin Orisa sun

Ka sa lefun
Ka sa losun
Ka sa ni moriwo ope yebeyebe
Ifa revelation to Orisanla
When Agbonrin, the deer was having secret love with his wife

22.
People should be prayerful this year over the children. Those who travel with children need to make ebo so that the children will not be harmed along the road. The items to sacrifice include a knife, a big rat, 3 cocks, palm oil, pap and money. On this, Ifa says:
Ofun sa
O ya haa
A difa fun Agbado
To n roko alerelodun
Ebo ni won ni o se
O gbebo lairubo
Agbado loun o mo
Oun o ba sebo “O fun sa”
Oun o ba sebo “O ya haa”

It is entirely white
It tears suddenly
Ifa revelation to Agbado, the corn
When going to the farm
He was advised to make ebo
He refused to make the ebo
Agbado, the corn later said with regret
He would have made the ebo of “O fun Sa”
He would have made the ebo of “O ya haa”

AFFILIATED ORISA:
Ifa
Egbe Orun
Oku orun (Ancestors/Departed souls)
Olokun
Olosa
Ogun
Sango
Oya
Osun
Osanyin

TABOOS:
Not to eat the corn that was roasted with the sheath
Argument should be avoided
We must not spread our cloth in an unsafe place
Pregnant woman or any woman that has not stop child bearing must not buy, keep or eat water yam to prevent having miscarriage.

Verses recorded, transcribed and translated by:
Fayemi Fatunde Fakayode (Chairman, Ethics and Scripture Committee)
Araba Olusoji Oyekale (Kwara State Rep)
Ojesola Windare (Osun State Rep)
Awo Fawale Adebayo (Ondo State Rep)
Otunba Kehinde idowu Fagbohun (Oyo State Rep)
Fayemi Abidemi (Oyo State Rep)
Chief Fatunmbi Adeniji (Ogun State Rep)
Fasola Faniyi Babatunde (Ogun State Rep)
Awo Tosin Olomowewe (Lagos State Rep)
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Aboru Aboye Abosise!

Note: We are aware that some people have published some verses of the odu on the internet. While we are not saying the verses they published are incorrect, we strongly believe that the ones we presented here are the ones recited with inspiration from Olodumare. What we mean is that there can be one thousand verses of Ofunosa, but inspiration is what is needed to recite the useful ones at the time of divination; it is inspiration that directs a priest towards the verse(s) he recites on the mat.