INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS FOR IFA AND ORISA SPITITUALITY (ICIOS)

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
2025-05-25 - 2025-06-01
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.

ICIOS Presents the 10th Anniversary of "Esu Is Not Satan" – 2024 in Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.
2024-12-24
Eriwo Ya,
The International Congress for Ifa and Orisa Spirituality (ICIOS) proudly presents the 10th Anniversary of “Esu Is Not Satan” – 2024 at the New African Shrine, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria. In a recent Facebook post, the Founder of Esu is Not Satan Day, Dr. Oluwo Nla Solagbade Poopola, wrote, “Because of the popularity of the event, all interested people are hereby advised to celebrate the year anniversary in the capital of various states.”
Esu Is Not Satan seeks to celebrate the rich cultural and spiritual significance of Esu in Ifa & Orisa Spirituality, addressing misconceptions and highlighting his vital role as a messenger and intermediary in African traditional spirituality. Join us for an enlightening experience featuring speakers, drummers, cultural performances, and interactive discussions on the importance of understanding Esu’s true essence within Ifa & Orisa Spirituality.
In many African cultures, especially in parts of West Africa, Esu is a deity in Ifa & Orisa Spirituality, and is not associated with Satan. He is considered a messenger and an intermediary between humans and Olodumare. He is a powerful, complex figure who represents truth, balance, and harmony, but he is not evil or satanic. In the Ifa & Orisa Spiritual Tradition, Esu plays a key role in facilitating communications on all levels of human interactions. His presence and actions are symbolic of life’s dualities—good and bad, right and wrong—and he challenges individuals to make choices and learn from them.
The association between Esu and Satan is a result of misunderstandings or misinterpretations, particularly by those outside the culture or by colonial and Christian perspectives that demonized indigenous African spirituality. In contrast to the Christian view of Satan as a purely evil force, Esu’s role is more about balance and choices, not malevolent evil.
On December 24th in Yoruba land, and across the Diaspora, ICIOS and associated temples will celebrate Esu is Not Satan Day to give homage, respect, and honor to Esu.
Esu is Not Satan, Esu is Esu!
Aboru Aboye Abosise!
Iya Ifayomi April
International Welfare Officer, ICIOS
