IFA AGBAYE OF THE YEAR 2025/2026 CAST AT OKE IGETI, ADO EKITI, THE ACTUAL ABODE OF ORUNMILA @ WORLD IFA /ORISA FESTIVAL AND SPIRITUAL PILGRIMAGE ON MAY 31/JUNE 1, 2025

IFA AGBAYE OF THE YEAR 2025/2026 CAST AT OKE IGETI, ADO EKITI, THE ACTUAL ABODE OF ORUNMILA @ WORLD IFA /ORISA FESTIVAL AND SPIRITUAL PILGRIMAGE ON MAY 31/JUNE 1, 2025. UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS FOR IFA/ORISA SPIRITUALITY ( ICIOS).

The Odu of the year revealed for the World as it affects all practitioners of Ifa and Orisa Spirituality in the year 2025/2026 is OWONRIN OGBE (OWONRIN SOGBE).

The Holy Odu Owonrin Ogbe revealed Ayewo Iku (Death) turning into Ire of (Victory) for all Ifa/Orisa devotees all over the world. However, there is a need to offer ebo with eyele ile, and eye oko; appase Egungun with akara, oole, akuko adiye; to feed Sango with a ram;to feed Esu with a he-goat, rat, and fish; feed Ifa with a hen, kolanuts, and gin; and catfish to feed our Ori.

For all Ifa/Orisa devotees, Ifa advises us to be very careful this year. Ifa says it is very important for us (ICIOS) to establish Esu Shrine at the Oke-Igeti Temple. We need to propitiate Esu with two big kolanuts and use another two kolanuts to also propitiate Ifa. Doing so will ensure that all the ire in the hands of Esu is dispensed to us this year.

Ifa instructed that the ebo be offered in Oyo State as well as the feeding of Sango with a ram, while Ifa, Egungun, and Egbe should be fed in Ekiti. Arrangements were immediately made for the ebo to be offered and the necessary propitiations.

Ifa says we must all venerate Ori individually with big catfish to enlist the support of Ori and ensure we receive all the ire that is due us on time. Ifa sends a message to all the Ekiti Obas that calamity shall not befall their communities this year.

THE MAIN MESSAGES FROM OWONRIN OGBE:

1. Ifa advises us to feed Esu and Ifa with two big kolanuts for financial success from Ifa and Esu. We need to take the issue of Esu seriously this year. The ebo materials include a mature he-goat, 201 needles, edible items, and Ifa leaves.

Doing this will give us victory over our enemies this year. Ifa also advises us to take good care of our personal belongings. Ifa promised that it would not allow thieves to rob us of our belongings. Ifa says we should tread carefully this year, and be cautious with our words, especially in the state where the ceremony is being held. Ifa also advises that we propitiate the Esu of the town. On this, Ifa says:

Otee re ile nyo

Oteere ile nyo

Ile n yo ara iwaju

Ki ero eyin funra

Dia fun Orunmila

Baba n sunkun pe oun o laje tantantan

Ebo ni won ni ki o wa se

O gbebo, o rubo

Nje gbudu gbada ire aje o ma lu wa ba mi,

Gbudu gbada

Translation

The land is slippery

The land is wet

The predecessors have become victims of slippery land

Let the people coming from behind be careful

These were Ifa’s declarations to Orunmila

When he was lamenting for want of financial success

He was advised to offer ebo

He complied

2. Ifa says Esu has hearkened to all our pleas and will help bless us with Ire aje this year. Ifa advises us to resolve whatever conflicts within the organization. Ifa, however, warns those with intent to harm others to desist to avoid inflicting the same evil machinations on themselves. Ifa will protect us against external aggression.

3. Ifa says Esu has received all our offerings this year, and all our prayers have been answered. Ifa, however, warns every woman within the childbearing age not to abort pregnancies this year to avoid sudden death.

4. Ifa advises being careful with the kind of help we render to people to avoid regret. We need to apply utmost discretion when someone asks for our help, as such a person may be disguising themselves as helpless. Their true intention is to harm us. Ifa advises us to be collectively responsible for this organization. We all need to join hands to move this organization forward.

5. Ifa advises us to feed our individual Ori with a live catfish to ensure longevity and sound health. Ifa promises support and protection this year. On this, Ifa says:

Eja nla la mu bori Olu

Ikoko hangan hangan la mu bo Ori Esu Odara

Adifa fun Odudu

Ti yoo ma du Ori Ilemere

Ebo ni won ni ko mu se

O gbebo, o rubo

Kinni yoo du Ori awa fun wa

Odudu

Ifa ni yoo du Ori awa fun wa

Odudu

Translation

A big fish is used to feed Olu’s Ori

A giant pot is used to cover the Ori of Esu Odara

Ifa’s message for Odudu

The one who would be protecting Ilemere’s Ori (delicate head)

He was advised to offer ebo

He complied

What is it that ensures the protection of our Ori

It is Odudu

Ifa will surely protect our Ori

It is Odudu

6. Ifa says that in this life, nobody can succeed in exposing our secrets of success. Ifa says that some people will try everything they know to expose our secrets, but their attempt will amount to nothing, and instead we will continue to wax stronger and stronger by the day, and secrets will never be exposed to the opponents. Ifa advises us to offer ebo with three roosters and money. We also need to feed EsuOdara with one rooster and feed Egungun with another rooster. On this, Ifa says:

Owonrin sogbe awo Aye

Owonrin sogbe awo ode Orun

Dia fun Agan Igbale

Ti omo araaye ri wa’idi i re e ri

Ebo ni won ni ko waa se

O gb’ebo, o ru’bo

Odomode  kii ri’dii Agan

Igi igbale le ri

Translation

Owonrin sogbe the awo of this earth

And owonrin sogbe is the awo of heavens

They were the ones who cast Ifa for the masquerade

Inside the groove

Who the world wish to expose his secrets

He was advised to offer ebo

He complied

No youth can expose the secret of Masquarade

You are merely looking at the trees inside the grove

7. Ifa advises us to further our studies in Ifa and Orisa knowledge. Ifa warns charlatans and those practicing as babalawo but who are yet to be initiated into Ifa to desist to avoid the wrath of Ifa. Additionally, Ifa warns that any commercial enterprise that we know nothing about must be strictly avoided to prevent financial loss.

8. Ifa advises the need to offer ebo in the market square of this town to avoid a situation whereby someone would kill another person with a machete right in the market.

9. Ifa advises against divorce or separation this year, and that those who are getting married this year should offer ebo and venerate Ogun Alagbede so they can have a blissful wedding and marital life.On this, Ifa says:

Ona wuruwuruwuru e je ka too wo

Adifa fun fun Lanfe tii se obinrin Agan

Obinja ara ilodo

Olubibi omo eranko lalo

Bee le Lanfe lo, ijangbon ni

Translation

It is a rough and haphazard road, but let us tread on it

This was the message of Ifa for Lanfe, the wife of Agan

Obinja, the inhabitant of Ilodo

Olubibi, in the lineage of animals

If you drive away Lanfe, it will result in trouble for all

10. Ifa advises that every member of ICIOS should venerate Esu with one mature he-goat in their respective homes to avoid negativities and misfortune on all sides. Ifa says that we need to take egbaafa from the money offered for the ebo and should be given to a butcher to avoid being the victim of death this year. On this,Ifa says:

Oladele awo won l’ode Egba

Jinnikun awo ode Ijesa

Esu odara lo rin irin wogowogo wolu

Difa fun Omosunloye

Oloori omo ile

Eyiti tiku-tarun n kan ile re re

Ti ajogun iku n kan ile re ni lilo

Ebo ni won ni o waa se gbebo o rubo

Iku, ki e ma t’oja wa babalawo wale mo

Awa ti k’egbaafa leti pon

A ti se alapata loore

Arun, ejo, ofo, ki e ma t’oja wa babalawo wale mo

Awa ti k’egbaafa leti pon

A ti se alapata lore…

Translation

Oladele, the resident awo of Egba land

Jinnikun, the resident awon of Ijesa land

Esu Odara was the one who entered the town in a disorderly manner

This was the Ifa cast for Omosunloye

The eldest of the children in the family

The one that death was heading towards her house

And followed by all negativities

She was advised to offer ebo

She complied

Iku, death, do not come from the market to visit the house of a babalawo anymore

Because we have taken the six units of cowries from Opon Ifa

And we have offered it as a gift to the butcher

All other negativities do not come from the market to visit the house of a babalawo

anymore

Because we have taken the six units of cowries from Opon Ifa

And we have offered it as a gift to the butcher.

11. Ifa advises every member of ICIOS to offer ebo so that they will not become victims of the evil machinations of the Elders of the Night. Ifa says that the Elders of the Night had entered into a covenant against some people. There is, however, the need for these people to offer ebo together with every member of their family with one matured he-goat, two big basins, plenty of palm oil, and money. There is also the need for the presiding awo to prepare an herbal soup with 200 jogbo leaves and dried catfish for them. On this, Ifa says:

Iduro gogo laa fi ohun odo fun odo

Ibere laa fi ohun olo fun olo

Iduro gogo laa fi ohun Esu fun Esu

Esa peerejegede

Egba peerejegede

Dia fun Ologeesa

Omo akoro leje tomotomo

Ebo ni won ni ko waa se

O gb’ebo, o ru’bo

Eje oge koro a o ku mo

A ti je igba ewee jogbo

Eje oge ma koro

Translation

Odo, the mortar is normally fed while standing

And olo, the grinding stone is fed while bending down

Esu Odara is normally fed while in an erect position

Esu peerejegede

Egba peerejegede

They were the Awo who cast Ifa for Ologeesa

The one whose blood is bitter to consume for human beings

She was advised to offer ebo

She complied

Our blood is too bitter

And will die no more

We have consumed 200 jogbo leaves 

And our chest had turned poisonously bitter for consumption

12. Ifa advises us to always give Esu his due in anything that we do. Ifa says that if we make any profit in any venture, a certain portion of that profit must be offered to Esu in order to ensure that Esu does not spoil all that we have gained. Ifa advises us to offer ebo with two roosters, two hens, and money. We also need to feed Esu Odara with three clubs and one rooster. After this, we need to propitiate Ifa withfour rats and four fish. On this, Ifa says:

Esu ku ori

Egba ku ori

Dia fun won ni Ijesa orun eku

Esu ku ori

Egba ku ori

Dia fun won ni Ijesa orun Eja, orun Eye, orun Eran

Owonrin sogbe

Kesu gba

Esu gba tire koo yaa maa lo o

Translation

Esu ku ori

Egba ku ori

They cast Ifa for them at Ijesa of the rat dealers

Esu ku ori

Egba ku ori

They cast Ifa for them at Ijesa of the fish dealers

Esu ku ori

Egba ku ori

They cast Ifa for them at Ijesa of the bird dealers

Esu ku ori

Egba ku ori

They cast Ifa for them at ijesa of the beast dealers

They were advised to offer ebo

They complied

Owonrin sogbe, Esu take your own portion

Please let Esu take his own portion and go

13.Ifa says Ire aje is coming to us in multiple folds this year, that we all should feed

Esu and Egungun very well. On this, Ifa says:

Olu kindinrin aja kindinrin

Dia fun Owonrin

Ti ns’awo lo s’Otu Ife

Ti n lo gbakun aje

Ebo ni won n o maa mu se

O gbebo, o rubo

Esu Odara oo ba se ‘re aje, ire aya, ire omo de

Olu kindinrin aja kindinrin

Esu Odara o ba se ire gbogbo dede

Olu kindinrin aja kindinrin

Translation

Olokindinrin aja kindinrin

He was the Awo who cast Ifa for Owonrin

When going on a spiritual mission to Otu Ife

And who would be blessed with financial success

He was advised to offer ebo

He complied

Esu Odara, please create for me financial well-being, the blessings of a good

spouse, and promising children

Olukindinrin ajakindinrin, a proficient Awo

Esu Odara, please create for me all the good things of life

Olukindinrin ajakindinrin, a proficient Awo

14. Ifa says we shall succeed in uncharted territories this year. We will receive the blessing of the divinity where we plan to go. Ifa says luck will smile on us. At the same time, Esu-Odara will open the road of opportunity for success for us.On this, Ifa says;

Hukuhuku n t’Oro

Geregere ni t’alagemo

Pankere awo inu igbo

Adifa fun Orunmila

Baba n sawo lo ilu ibi ti o de ri, ti won o mo rii

Ebo ni won ni ko maa mu se

O gbebo, o rubo.

Translation

Oro is known for its quavering sound

And the chameleon is known for its slow and unsteady movement

Pankere, the Awo in the bush

They cast Ifa for Orunmila

When going on a spiritual mission to the land where he was never known

He was advised to offer ebo

He complied

15. Ifa says we should offer ebo for sound health so that we won’t fall sick this year,

especially our elders. On this, Ifa says:

Owonrin Sogbe

Ogbe Sowonrin

Awonrawon nii serawon beebee

Adia fun Yooyo

Nijo ti n torun bo wale aye

Ebo ni won ni ko yaa ma mu se

Translation

Owonrin is hurting Ogbe

Ogbe, in return, is hurting Owonrin

They are fond of hurting each other

Ifa’s message for Yooyo

When coming from heaven to Earth

He was advised to offer ebo…

16. Ifa says all our barren women will be blessed with children this year, and they

will bring their babies next year. On this, Ifa says:

Sanyan n jo

Alari n gbe lese

Difa fun Teete

Ti n sawo lo sale Ife

Teeete awo won lo difa fun won lale Ife

Ekun airomobi ni won n sun

Ebo ni won ni ki won mu se

Kila o maa fa ti a ba bimo

Teete lao maa fa ti a ba bimo

Translation

Sanyan n jo (alias)

Alari n gbe lese (alias)

They cast Ifa for Teete

When going on a spiritual mission to the land of Ife

Teeete, their resident awo cast Ifa for them in the land of Ife

When they were lamenting their inability to bear children

Ekun airomobi ni won n sun

Ebo ni won ni ki won mu se

Kila o maa fa ti a ba bimo

Teete lao maa fa ti a ba bimo

Ifa says we will be blessed with plenty of children this year.

17. Ifa says many of us in Isese should stop unnecessary arguments and stay away from castigating one another in public about the way we are propagating Ifa.That we all need to understand that it is Ifa that is making waves all by itself all over the world that we should stop attacking one another especially in the public domain and we must all make it our life purpose to propagate the message of Ifa to the world and we shall be duly rewarded as we do so.On this, Ifa says:

Eji bale o ro yin

Akoko ro ojo nii ta gburugburu gbaagbu

Dia fun Orunmila

Ifa yoo gba ile yoo gba aye

Won ni ko kara nle ebo ni sise

O rubo tan lo donire gbogbo

Ee e, eyi ara Ifa n gbaye lo ogberi o mo

Translation

Raindrops fall to the ground with a splashing sound

The first rainfall with a heavy sprinkling sound

The message of Ifa for Orunmila

When going to take over everywhere

He was advised to offer ebo

He complied and became prosperous

Ifa is taking over the world, but the ignorant ones are unaware of it

18. Ifa says many are getting weary and, as a result, have drawn back from venerating Ifa and their Irunmole because they think they are not getting the desired results and are all thinking of fast tracks to take. Ifa says these people should rest assured that Ifa will remember them for good and take good care of them this year. They need to offer ebo with 11 eko and be offered to Esu one after the other. Ifa says  we shall be rewarded for our previous good deeds. On this, Ifa says:

Keere-kele kere-kere gele

Dia fun Orunmila

Baba ji ko lowo aa yo na

Won ni o kara nle ebo ni ko wa se

O gbebo, o rubo

O rubo tan lo donire

Nje oro mi a wun Alara

Keere-kele kere-kere gele

Oro mi a wun Ajero

Keere-kele kere-kere gele

Oro mi a wun Owa Orangun Aga

Keere kere-kere gele

At’ewe at’agba

Ifa ni onimogba ti gba ni

Keere kere-kere gele

Translation

Keere kere-kere gele (alias)

Cast Ifa for Orunmila

He woke up at dawn but had no money to spend

He was advised to offer ebo

He complied and became prosperous

My matter shall be of utmost concern to Alara

Keere kere-kere gele

My matter shall be of utmost concern to Ajero

Keere kere-kere gele

My matter shall be of utmost concern to OWA Orangun Aga

Keere kere-kere gele

Both young and old

Ifa is capable of rescuing one, and who will rescue its devotees

19. Ifa says we must all venerate our Egungun when we get home because many people are waiting for our secrets to be leaked in public spaces so they can mock us with it, Ifa would ensure all our secrets are well protected and all our confidential matters that are justified will be protected but that does not mean we should start misbehaving towards one another.On this, Ifa says:

Owonrin Sogbe lawo ile aye

Owonrin sogbe lawo ode orun

Owonrin n s’ogbe

Ogbe n s’owonrin

Won se ‘ra won bi ose se n soju

Won n se’ ra won ni arinako se n he igbin

Won se ‘ra won bi lokolaya se n se’ra won lori eni pelenje pelenje

Adia fun Iya Agan pataki

Ti omo araye fedi e e ri

Ebo ni won ni ko maa mu se

O rubo tan lo donire

Oni idi igbale le ri o

Odomode kan kii ridi agan bede

Translation

Owonrin Sogbe, the awo of the world

Owonrin sogbe, the awo of the celestial

Owonrin is hurting Ogbe

Ogbe, in return is hurting Owonrin

They are hurting each other just as the soap hurts the eye

They are hurting each other just as the passerby picks up snails

They are hurting each other just like the husband and wife clash on a mat

These were Ifa’s messages for the significant Iya Agan

The one whose secret the world is trying to behold

She was advised to offer ebo

She complied and became prosperous

She said, “You can only behold the Igbale staff

You can never see the secrets of Agan”

20. Ifa says it is very important for us to prioritize engaging the youths in everything we do this year, that it is the youths who would lead us to conquer an impending war that is coming our way this year. That youths and children are the ones who will show us the way to walk this year. We need to listen and respect their opinions. Ifa says everyone in this community must not hide whatever is happening to them, that they must learn to speak up so they can find help when and where necessary. Ifa says we are on the right path, we all belong here, and we must erase every form of doubt in our minds. On this, Ifa says:

Bi a ba dake

Gbogbo ara eni nii banii dakee

Dia fun Eegun

Ti nrode Oje

Ti yoo baa tode Oje wole

Ebo ni won ni ko waa se

O gb’ebo, o ru’bo

Bi a o ba sina

A kii mona

Dia fun Eegun

Ti yoo r’ode Oje

Ti yoo ba t’ode Oje wo’le

Eyin omode wonyi e o mu mi de koto

Ni kooto, nibi taa ti wa

Eyin le o mu mi de koto

Ni kooto

Nibi taa ti wa

Mode wonyi e o mu mi de koto

Ni kooto

Nibi taa ti wa

Translation

If we keep quiet

All our problems will continue to stay with us

Ifa’s message for Egungun

When going to Oje land

And will pass through Oje to his home

He was advised to offer ebo

If we do not miss our road

We will not know the road

Ifa’s message for Egungun

When going to Oje land

And will pass through Oje to his home

He was advised to offer ebo

He complied

Now, you children, you will lead me to Koto

At Kooto, where we came from

You are the ones who will lead me to Koto

At Kooto, where we have come from

21. Ifa says we must not be vengeful towards anyone this year because to avoid unending problems and disaster. Ifa says men should take good care of their homes this year and not send wives away from home, and also ensure that every wife outside their homes should be brought home. Ifa says everyone should make sure they make restitutions where necessary, most especially those who have fallen out with their Oluwo.

22. Ifa advises our women to be tolerant and not work against their husbands. Our enemies are within. Ifa says that some women are secretly waging war against their husbands. They are advised to desist; else, Ifa will deal with them. Our women should work together and lift this organization. We should not harbor animosity towards each other. Let bygones be bygones. Ifa says that for 11 years, all the Irunmole that we have been propitiating are happy with us, but there is a particular deity that we seem to have ignored. They are the Iyami. We need to make an offering to the Iyami with okete, peripe 9, epo pupa, ata ijosi. We also need to desist from what we do not know about to avoid any embarrassment. On this, Ifa says:

Orunmila ni o di tani gboin gboin

Ifa mo lo di tani gboingboin

Eku kii gbele eni ko tani gboin gboin

Orunmila ni o di tani gboin gboin

Ifa mo lo di tani gboingboin

Eja kii gbele eni ko tani gboin gboin

Orunmila ni o di tani gboin gboin

Ifa mo lo di tani gboingboin

Eye kii gbele eni ko tani gboin gboin

Orunmila ni o di tani gboin gboin

Ifa mo lo di tani gboingboin

Eran kii gbele eni ko tani gboin gboin

Orunmila Ajana, o se nfo bi eyo

O lo binrin to wa nile eni lo ntani gboin gboin

O ni bawo ni oun se ma segun obinrin buruku

Ti ko ni je ka lowo lowo, nire gbogbo

Ifa mo lo di obiri awo apada se

Iya de mo lo’Soronga

E ba gba okete, e ma gba eniyan

Iya de mo lo’Soronga

Translation

Orunmila says it is a matter of pricking painfully

Ifa, I responded that the pricking is indeed painful

Eku, the rat, cannot live in our house, and inflicts pain on one

Orunmila says it is a matter of pricking painfully

Ifa, I responded that the pricking is indeed painful

Eja, the fish, cannot live in our house, and inflicts pain on one

Orunmila says it is a matter of pricking painfully

Ifa, I responded that the pricking is indeed painful

Eye, the bird, cannot live in our house, and inflicts pain on one

Orunmila says it is a matter of pricking painfully

Ifa, I responded that the pricking is indeed painful

Eran, the beast, cannot live in our house, and inflicts pain on one

Orunmila Ajana, why are you speaking in parables?

He says that the woman who lives with us is responsible for inflicting the pain

He then inquired how to become victorious over her wicked designs that

prevented prosperity

Ifa, it has become a matter of transformation from negative to positive

Here comes the Iyami Osoronga

Please accept okete, instead of a human

Here comes Iyami Osoronga

23. Ifa says that there is something we have done or achieved that made people turn against us and refuse  to grant us our rights and privileges. Ifa says that they are more powerful and more influential than us, but in the end, we shall be granted all our rights and privileges by the same people who have held our benefits for so long. Ifa advises us to offer plenty amala, eyele, obe efo, obi, oti to Esu, and to celebrate Egungun with food, atori canes, pomp and pageantry.On this, Ifa says:

Ako Edan abapa bogidorin

Adifa fun won ni Imesi ikole

Ti won nlo ree gba Ere, obinrin Agan

Riru ebo nii gbeni

Airu kii gbeniyan

Koi pe koi jinna

E wa bani ni jebutu ire

Ifa ni to ba se bi ise toun b ani

Nje Agan f’Ere jin

Ijo di ijo wa

Agan f’Ere jin

Ere di ere wa

24.Ifa advises us to use wool or velvet cloth as a sacrificial material to get us out of the clutches of the elders of the night. On this, Ifa says:

Koko aso abeti seese

Adifa fun Yerepe ti yoo gbara re gba igi oko

Won ni ko rubo

O gbebo, o rubo

Koi pe koi jinna

E w aba ni laruusegun

Arusegun laa bani lese Ope

25. Ifa says that we need to celebrate Ifa, that this year will be a successful year for us. Ifa says that we will all survive this year without any threat to our lives. However, we need to procure the leaf of Oloworansansan oko, abo adiye (hen), iyere (black peppercorns), and palmoil. We will grind the leaves with iyere and use it to cook the hen. We can share it with the whole family. Ifa says that all negativities  shall flee from us this year.

26. Ifa advises us to use a scaly fish to feed Esu and to use a big live catfish to feed our Ori in order to secure the protection of both our Ori and Esu. Doing this will guarantee protection and victory for us. On this, Ifa says:

Eja to dan ni won fi nbori Olu

Eyi yangiyangi l’Esu ngba

Agbon isale ni won fi nke gbami-gbami

Ara yoo to nii gba nii gba’ni o

Eni o pe ka gba’un laa gba

Dia fun Orunmila

Ti yoo gba akapo o re kale taya-tomo lowo iku

Ebo ni won ni ko waa se o

O gb’ebo, o ru’bo

Orunmila ni Ogiri-Iyanda

Ifa lo to nii gba, tii gba’ni o

Translation

It is a fish without scales that is appropriate to feed one’s Ori

The scaly one is good for Esu

It is the lower jaw that is used to shout for help

And it is those who are capable of rescuing one that will do that

These were Ifa’s messages for Orunmila

When going to rescue his Akapo

Together with his spouse and children

He was advised to offer ebo

He complied

Orunmila is the Ogiri-Iyanda

Ifa is capable of rescuing one, including its devotees

27. Ifa advises us to feed our departed paternal ancestors and to feed Egungun paraka. After the general ebo, it is advisable for us all to offer ebo individually. Ifa says that financial blessings are abundant on their way this year. On this, ifa says:

Ogun mi logun arepa

Esa lesa ilee jojo

Esa mi ile ko je won o kunle ki won o ki onise

Omo oowu ni won fi nsala

Won wi won nfi onise sala

Emi naa o je sala koloogun

Difa fun Olojomokun Jenra omo agbegi reje

Arira gbayi omo afahin ja

O nfomi oju sungbere ire gbogbo

Won ni ko rubo ko bo Eegun, ko bo baba e

O ni baba nikan loun o bo

Ogun mi logun arepa

Esa lesa ilee jojo

Esa ile ko je won o raye kunle ki won o ki onise

Won wi won nfi onise sala

Emi naa o je sala koloogun

Adifa fun Alarin Odundun

Omo akuwo bi eni ku bese

Oro omo atese wa ko wungun

O nfomi oju sungbere ire gbogbo

Won ni ko bo Eegun, ko bo baba

O ni baba nikan loun o bo

Ogun mi logun arepa

Esa lesa ilee jojo

Esa ile ko je won o raye kunle ki won o ki onise

Won wi won nfi olomo sala

Emi naa o je sala koloogun

A difa fun Ologbeseje

Omo biri nijo awo

Esa mo fode se aponre

O nfomi oju sungbere ire gbogbo

Won ni ko bo eegun, ko bo baba

O bo Eegun, o bo baba

Ona to taara maya lo sefa fun Aje,

Tii se omo Olokun Ajeti Aye

O ntile orun bo wale aye

Ebo ni won ni ko se

To ba rawo oro awo lepo epa

Tomo eni ba fese ko o

Aare eje ni e san, aare

Ringindin rigindin o

Bomo o de aafin ko mo baba

28. Ifa advises a barren woman to offer ebo for the blessing of the fruit of the womb. Ifa advises such a woman to have sexual intercourse with her husband on the last day of her menstruation. The intercourse must be done on a bare floor without a mat or bed. Ifa says that the moment her menstrual blood touches  the floor, she will become a proud mother afterward. On this, Ifa says:

Ada nla adese

Adifa fun Eje

O feyinti o nfekun sungbere omo

Ebo ni won ni ko se

Ogbebo, o rubo

Owonrin wo la nperi

Owonrin to da eje sile nitori omo

29. Ifa advises us to offer ebo for evil-minded ones who are always bent on following us about. There is a need to banish all negativities from our space. The ebo materials include eyele (domesticated bird), eye oko (wild bird), kola nuts, gin, and money. We also need to feed Esu as appropriate. On this, Ifa says:

Oro teere awo inu igbo

Adifa fun Orunmila

Ti awon Elese, Elegba yoo ma tele leyin kiri

Nje mo rubo fun eye ile, mo rubo fun eye oko

Eyin elese, eyin elegba

E pada leyin mi nigbayi o

Mo ma sebo Elese, Elegba eniyan

30. Ifa says that some people are planning to go on a business trip. Ifa says that the business will be very successful. Ifa however, warns us to be very careful with the way we relate to elders. We must never be disrespectful to elders, irrespective of the provocation. We must also be mindful of our utterances in order to avoid a situation where everything that we rely upon in this life does not go into ruin. Ifa advises us to offer ebo with four pigeons, four guinea-fowls, four roosters, and money. We also need to feed Ifa with two rats and two fish. On this, Ifa says:

Hukuhuku ni ti Oro

Geregere ni ti Alagemo

Ko si eni to modi ojo bi o se Sango

Pankere lawo ile Olubisan

Olubisan awo Erigimasa

A ni ki omode o toju ohun

Omode o toju ohun

Ise lomode ntoju

Ise tomode fale se

To faaro se

Losan-an ojo kan l’Esu odaraa daa nu

Esu Odara ki o ma da’re tawa o

Akoko fori k’osun

Eye oko nroju

A o ti se ti areregosun

To fi gbogbo ara je edidi iko

Dia fun Agba abiru kooro

Ti nsawo rele alakole mesin

Ifa ni n o laje mo laje

Agba abiru kooro

Ifa Alakole se o

Ifa ni n o laya

Agba abiru kooro

Ifa Alakole se o

fa ni n o bimo

Agba abiru kooro

Ifa Alakole se o

Ifa ni n o kole

Agba abiru kooro

Ifa Alakole se o

Ifa ni n o laya

Agba abiru kooro

Ifa Alakole se o

Ifa ni n mo laya

Agba abiru kooro

Ifa Alakole se o

Ifa ni n mo bimo

Agba abiru kooro

Ifa Alakole se o

Ifa ni n mo kole

Agba abiru kooro

Ifa Alakole se o

Translation

Oro is known for its quavering sound

And the chameleon is known for its slow and unsteady movement

Nobody understands the working of the rainfall better than Sango

Pankere was the resident awo of Olubisan

Olubisan is the Awo of Erigimasa

We advised the youth to be mindful of their utterances

The youth refused to listen to the advice

Instead, the youth are concentrating on the improvement of their business

All the work that a youth did during the nighttime

And the one that he did during the daytime

It takes Esu Odara only one afternoon to destroy them

Esu-Odara, please do not destroy our Ire in life

The woodpecker was blessed with red plumes on its head

The other birds in the forest were complaining

What can they do about the case of the Areregosun bird?

Who has red plums all over its body

These were Ifa’s messages for Agba abiru kooro

When going on Ifa’s mission to the home of Alakole mesin

He was advised to offer ebo

He complied

Ifa says that I will be blessed with wealth

And I was blessed with wealth

Agba abiru kooro, the prediction of Ifa has come to pass

Ifa says that I will be blessed with a spouse

And I was blessed with a spouse

Agba abiru kooro, the prediction of Ifa has come to pass

Ifa says that I will be blessed with children

And I was blessed with children

Ifa says that I will be blessed with property

And I was blessed with property

Agba abiru kooro, the prediction of Ifa has come to pass

Ifa says that I will be blessed with all ire of life

And I was blessed with all ire of life

Agba abiru kooro, the prediction of Ifa has come to pass

31. Ifa says we shall be blessed with all the Ire of life. There is nothing that we are looking for that we will not be able to get. Ifa also advises us to take special care of Esu Odara on a regular basis. Doing this will ensure continuous success and accomplishment for us. Ifa advises us to offer ebo with three pigeons, three hens,three guinea-fowls, three roosters and money. We also need to feed Odo, the mortar, with one rooster while standing; we will feed Olo, the grinding stone, with one rooster while bending down, and we will feed Esu Odara with one rooster the normal way. On this, Ifa says:

Iduro ni won nfohun odo fodo

Ibere ni won nfohun olo folo

Ooro gangan laa fohun Esu f’Esu

Agadagodo gbaa

Dia fun Alausa

Ti nsebo ti ko f’Esu je

Ebo ni won ni ko waa se

O gb’ebo, o ru’bo

T’Esu loran

E je ka gbebo f’Esu

Ko maa lo o

Translation

Odo the mortar is normally fed while standing

And olo the grinding stone is fed while bending down

Esu Odara is normally fed while in an erect position

Agadagodo gbaa

He was the awo who cast Ifa for Alausa

When offering ebo without propitiating Esu

He was advised to offer ebo

He complied

That of Esu is of primary consideration

Let us feed Esu

For Esu to go

Aboru Aboye,

We appreciate all organizations, such as:

Bifatife Heritage Foundation 

Green Circle International 

Sekunderin World Family 

Ijo Orunmila Ato

Ijo Orunmila Ifakoseunti 

Ijo Orunmila Afiadurajagun

Ijo Orunmila Ifakayejo 

Ijo Orunmila Adulawo 

Ijo Oje Parapo 

The Orisa Osun community 

The Esu IJelu community 

The Ogun Onire community 

Oke Igeti Heritage 

EKMACCE and other organizations that participated in the just concluded Annual World Ifa/Orisa Festival and Spiritual Pilgrimage 2025 @ Oke Igeti, Ado Ekiti. The actual abode of Orunmila.

International Congress of Ifa/Orisa Spirituality (ICIOS)

Compiled by,

Iyalode Funmilayo Ifakankunola

International Secretary, ICIOS.