ODUN IFA
(Ifa New Year)
2026/2027
WOLD IFA/ORISA FESTIVAL AND PILGRIMAGE 2026/2027
OKE IGETI, ADO EKITI NIGERIA
ODU: IROSUN OGBE (IROSUNOGBE)
WITH BLESSINGS OF AIKU
Greetings to you all in the name of Orunmila Bara Agbonniregun. The Ifa/Orisa Festival and pilgrimage for this year has come and gone, yet was a huge success despite a few hitches. Even though the global harsh economic situation has caused immense worry, coupled with the high fuel price in Nigeria and security concerns the number of Pilgrims who attended this year's event was appreciated. So far, we have recorded Pilgrims who came from the Republic of Benin, the USA, Venezuela, and Mexico. The transportation and logistics concerning trips to various sacred sites were well coordinated by Green Circle International. The Safety and concern was handled by Directorate of State Security (DSS). The Ministry of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy was ably represented throughout the program by the Permanent Secretary and other officials of MACCE. Special thanks to the PS in person of Prince Banji Adelusi for his usual cooperation in making the event a success. Those who could not attend physically joined virtually. As usual, the Odu Ifa that was revealed this year is Irosun Agbe (Irosun Ogbe) with Ire Aiku (longevity), and a recommendation of ebo. We also extend our gratitude to all the Royal Fathers who stood by us throughout the Pilgrimage period, especially HRM Oba (DR) Roufus Adeyemo Adejugbe Aladesanmi III CON, JP, OFR, Ewi of Ado Ekiti.
Ifa Messages:
1. Ifa says that this year shall be a year of comfort and ease for all members of the InternationalCongress for Ifa and Orisa Spirituality (ICIOS). We are, however, advised to offer ebo so that all hardships hitherto faced by members shall be a thing of the past. On this, Ifa says:
Irosun gbemi
Irosun la mi
Ela gbin-gbin-gbin Babalawo Isin difa fun Isin
Isin nsunkun ola laye, o nsunkun iponju
Won ni ko rubo
O gbebo, O rubo
Eyin o gbon o
Eyin o moran
Oju kii po nisin aimala
Afaila ojo, bojumo bam o
A ka sai la
English Translation
Irosun support me
Ìrosun prosper me Èlà gbin-gbin-gbin
Cast ifa for Isin
Isin is Lamenting for wealth on earth
He's Lamenting of suffering
He was advised to offer Ebo
He complied
You the wise one
You the knowledgeable one
Isin never goes through difficult times
Except if the day never breaks
If day breaks
Isin shall prosper.
2. Ifa says that this organization shall be blessed with a large membership throughout the world. Ifa says that the membership will continue to increase and that this organization will overcome human-made hitches that were deliberately put in our way by the detractors. We shall experience better improvement, ease, and smooth running of the organization this year.
On this, Ifa says:
Irosun gbemi
Ela gbemi
A difa fun Igbin
Won ni ko rubo ki ile e kun
O gbebo, o rubo
Nje, Igbin de omo elero akoko
O ba pero simi nile koo pero simi lona
Igbin de omo elero akoko
English Translation
Irosun support me
Ela support me
Cast Ifa for Igbin (Snail)
He was advised to offer Ebo to be multiplied
He complied
Igbin the child of elero oko (the one that brings peace)
Bring peace into my house
Bring peace into my pathway
3. Ifa says that life will be very agreeable and comfortable for members of this organization this year. The organization will be very popular around the world. Ifa advises us to offer ebo with
two pigeons, two hens, two guinea-fowls, two roosters, two ducks, and money.
On this, Ifa says:
Ato poro oko ma kaala
Atala agbe ma ka'kan
Difa fun Amoka
Tii somo Olodumare
Oba ateni legelege fori gbeji
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb'ebo, o ru'bo
Amoka laa moorun
Amoka laa mosupa
Amoka, amoka ni won nmo'ru awa wonyi ninu Awo
English Translation
A to poro oko ma kaala
Atala agbe ma ka'kan
Cast Ifa for Amoka
Which is the offspring of Olodumare
The King who covers all
He was advised to offer Ebo
He complied
The Sun is known everywhere
The moon is known everywhere
They must know us everywhere
4. Ifa says that it foresees the ire of prosperity and all the ire of life for us. We also need to offer ebo to prevent sight problems. Ebo materials include two pigeons, two hens, and money.
On this, Ifa says:
Irosun gbe mi
Irosun la mi
Eda yoo awo Aladi
Dia fun Aladi
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb'ebo, o ru'bo
Ayun awo o
Iko eera kii si nile Aladi
Eda yoyo Babalawo Aladi
Difa fun Aladi
Nijo to nsunkun onigbo
Won ni ko rubo
O gbebo, o rubo
O nse igbo yoyo leyin mi mo
Igbo yoyo
English Translation
Irosun support me
Irosun prosper me
Eda yoo Awo Aladi (A kind of Ant)
Cast Ifa for Aladi
He was advised to offer Ebo
He complied
Ayun awo o (priestly journey and return)
The ant will never be seized in Aladi's house
This was Ifa's declaration to Awo Aladi
The day he was Lamenting for Onigbo
He was advised to offer Ebo
He complied
No conspiracy behind me anymore
Now I walk confidently and prosperously
In comfort and abundance
5. Ifa says to use oti (gin) to feed Ifa very well, and Ifa emphasizes that we are to take feeding and venerating our Ori very seriously this year. Ifa says to buy itan igala (antelope thigh) and add it to all the ebo to be offered, the antelope thigh will be used to do ipese for the elders of the night and also to feed Ifa, so that we will increase in number. Ifa says that all the barren women will be fruitful and give birth this year. We are to have akeregbe (gourd) included in the ebo, with plenty owo eyo to be presented to Esu at the foot of Esu. Of this, Ifa says:
Awo lororo ni moran
A difa fun Molaiku
Tii nmenu sunrahun omo
Ebo ni won ni o waa se
O gbebo, o rubo
Molaiku pa agbonrin o fi itan re ha ase
Awo lororo ni moran o
Iwaju Irosun gbemi
Eyin Irosun gbemi
Agbe kan agbe kan ni Irosun ngbe omo re dojo ale
A difa fun baba onikeregbe
Tii sawo lo salade Oyo
Won ni ko fi keregbe rubo
O gbebo, o rubo
Nje kekere Oyo o, ta le o sin o?
Baba onikeregbe, iwo la o sin o
Agbagba Oyo o, ta le o gbe o?
Baba onikeregbe, iwo la o gbe o
English Translation
Awo lororo ni moran
These were declarations for Molaiku
When she was lamenting for child
She was advised to offer Ebo
She complied
Molaiku kill a Deer, he hung its thigh
Awo lororo ni moran
Irosun's support me in the front
Irosun support me at the back
Irosun always support its child successfully till old age
Cast Ifa for Baba Onikeregbe (the gourd)
When going on a journey to Oyo
He was advised to offer Ebo with a gourd
He complied
You young ones of Oyo, who will you serve?
Baba Onikeregbe, you're the one we will you serve.
You old ones of Oyo, who will you support?
Baba Onikeregbe, you're the one we will support.
6. Ifa says to all those who are into trading and selling clothes and materials to take part of the money (N6000) they use for this business, and add it to the ebo so as to avoid going into debt. On that Ifa says:
lle won to yii, won o larugbo
Arugbo ile won ko l'obe a fii ho isu je
Ohun to se baale ile to fi bo kan 'gara ide
Lo se iyale ile ile to gba oja odo
A difa fun Sowosowo
Ti nlo ree ra aran
Ebo ni won ni ko se
O ko ko ru
Ao ti mo Sowosowo
Sowosowo laa pe labalaba
English Translation
There house is as big as this
They do not have an elder
The elder of their house has no knife used to eat yam
What made the head of the house fail to wear protective palm fronds
Made the wife of the house take over the market by the river These where the declarations for Sowosowo
Who is going to buy Aran (a type of cloth)
He was advised to offer Ebo
He did not comply
How do we know Sowosowo
Sowosowo is a butterfly
7. Ifa advises everyone to feed their Ori with a rooster, and to include akeregbe (gourd), two rats, two fish, and red cloth in the ebo materials in order to avert imminent crises. Ifa says that we shall be spared from the looming death wherever we are in the world. Ifa says that this Odu will manifest positively, and we shall not experience premature death this year. Moreover, there is a need for us to feed the departed ones (Egungun). Ifa says that we are surrounded by abundant ire, but unfortunately, the ire is dormant. However, we need to offer ebo to activate the ire. Ifa also emphasizes that all awo should not engage in extramarital affairs as it is dangerous for us this year. On this, Ifa says:
Igbo lo ye'ri
Iru segi
Isa nsa ni lese jo
Difa fun Orunmila Opitan
Lojo ti iku nkun le Baba ni lilo
Won ni ki Orunmila rubo
Orunmila gbebo, o rubo
Nje Iku to ya ile mi ko ba mi
Keregbe ofifo, Iku o ma ku arin danu
Arun to ya ile mi ko ba mi
Keregbe ofifo, Iku o ma ku arin danu
Ejo to ya ile mi ko ba mi
Keregbe ofifo, Iku o ma ku arin danu
Ofo to ya ile mi ko ba mi
Keregbe ofifo, Iku o ma ku arin danu
Gbogbo irunbi to ya ile mi ko ba mi
Keregbe ofifo, Iku o ma ku arin danu
English Translation
Igbo lo yeri
Iru segi
Isa n sani lese jo
Cast Ifa for Orunmila the Wise one
When death was following Orunmila
He was advised to offer Ebo
He complied
The death that came to my house didn't meet me
Empty gourd, death you have come in vain
The Sickness that came to my house didn't meet me
Empty gourd, sickness you have come in vain
The Contention that came to my house didn't meet me
Empty gourd, contention you have come in vain
The loss that came to my house didn't meet me,
Empty gourd, loss you have come in vain
All Evil that came to my house you have come in vain
8. Ifa warns us not to disrespect our elders or those in a position of authority. This is to avoid any negative consequences. There is a need to offer Ebo with a rooster, okete, eggs, gourd, kolanuts, palmoil, and money. On this, Ifa says:
Igbo lo ye'ri
Iru segi
Isa nsa ni lese jo
Difa fun Orunmila Opitan
Won ni ko rubo ko ma baa ri ogun ija awon araye
O gbebo, o rubo
Koi pe koi jinna
E wa bani larusegun
Arusegun laa bani lese Ope
English Translation
Igbo lo yeri
Iru segi
Isa n sani lese jo
Cast Ifa for Orunmila the Wise one
He was advised to offer Ebo so he will not experience confrontations with the Elders
He complied
Not too far
Not too long
Come join us in victorious celebration
It is the victorious celebration that is at the feet of Ope
9. Ifa advises pregnant women to offer ebo in order to prevent the situation where they will lose their lives during labour. The ebo materials here are one matured he-goat, four bottles of palm oil, and money. On the other hand, Ifa advises those looking for the fruits of the womb to offer Ebo in order to receive blessings and elevation from outside their domain. If they had not been initiated into Ifa yet, they need to do so immediately. Ebo materials here are four guinea-fowls, four pigeons, and money. On this, Ifa says:
Gbegi peeki awo atalede
Ete boroboro awo atalede
Dia fun Oniwata-metu
To ti nfi aboyun ilee re rubo
Papa nla aboju ganho
Ate abaya gbasa
Dia fun Opo
Ti won o bi nile llawe
Ti nsawo lo ile
Oniwata-metu
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb'ebo, o ru'bo
Opo o de llawe
O d'Oba
Opo o de'Lawe
O diji
Opo o de'Lawe
O doba
English Translation
Gbegi peeki awo atalede
Ete boroboro awo atalede
Cast Ifa for Oniwata-metu
That has been neglecting the pregnant women of his house
Papa nla aboju ganho
Ate abaya gbasa
Cast Ifa for Opo
That was not born in llawe
When going on a journey to Oniwata-metu's house
He was advised to offer Ebo
He complied
Opo did not get to llawe
He became King
Opo did not get to llawe
He became popular
Opo did not get to llawe
He became King
Opo did not get to llawe
He became King
10. Ifa also says that it foresees the ire of childbearing for our women. Ifa advises the women looking for the fruits of the womb to offer ebo with two pigeons, two guinea-fowls, two hens, four rats, four fish, and money. They also need to consecrate the icon of Egbe and feed it regularly. The Egbe is to be consecrated with Ajere, a perforated pot, and the Egbe should be inside the house where they live. The feeding materials for the Egbe should include Ekuru,Akara, Sugar cane, Adun, and all other edible fruits available at that time.
On this, Ifa says:
Irosun gbe mi
Irosun la mi
Babalawo Aladi
Dia fun Aladi
Aladi nmenu sunrahun omo
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb'ebo, o ru'bo
Ko pe, ko jinna
E wa ba ni ni wowo omo
English Translation
Irosun support me
Irosun prosper me
The Babalawo Aladi
Cast Ifa for Aladi
When Aladi was in need of Children
He was advised to offer Ebo
He complied
Not too long, not too far
Come join us in the midst of abundant children
11. Also, Ifa advises us to offer ebo so that our pregnant women will deliver safely this year. Also, those women who have suffered from conception issues or involuntary abortion will have cause to smile this year. On this, Ifa says:
Irosun nii sawo omode
Ologbe nii sawo agbalagba
Difa fun Orunmila Opitan
Nijo to nmenu sunrahun omo
Won ni ko rubo, ko ni opolopo isin
O gbebo, o rubo
Koi pe, koi jinna
E wa bani ni jebutu omo
English Translation
Irosun is the priest of children
Ologbe is the priest of elders
These were declarations of Ifa to Orunmila
The day he was in need of child
He was advised to offer Ebo
With the seed Isin (seed of Ackee tree)
He complied
Not too far, not too long
Come join us celebrate abundance of children
12. Ifa advises us to offer ebo against crises and restlessness. Ifa warns us against meddling in matters that do concern us to avoid putting ourselves into unnecessary trouble. Ifa advises us to stay in doors for seven days to feed our Ori and Ifa. And to procure a male dog to feed Ogun for protection over crises that may be life-threatening. Ifa says our Ori will support us this year. We need to regularly feed our Ori in order to fulfil our hearts desires.
On this, Ifa says:
Efoole lohun ero
A difa fun Ori nii roni
A bu fun Oba nii roni
Awon mejeeji njijadu agba rele Olufe Akelubebe
Won ni ki won rubo
Se b'Ori loni ro eni
Mo mo pe Ori loni ro eni
Oba kan o le dani ro o
Se b'Ori loniro eni
English Translation
Efoole lohun ero
Cast Ifa for Ori-ni-roni (it is ones head that exalts one)
The same was cast Ifa for Oba-nii-roni (it is the king that exalts one)
The two of them were competing for supremacy on the way to Olufe Akelubebe house
They were advised to offer Ebo
It is one's head that exalts one
I know that it is one's head that exalts one
A king cannot exalt a person by himself
It is one's head that exalts one
13. Ifa says that good things are coming our way this year; therefore, there is a need to offer ebo so we can achieve it. On this, Ifa says:
Orunmila ni ko lu o sugbe
Mo ni o sugbe
O ni won gbe sile Alara
Alara ba won gbe
Alara tu la o tu yebeyebe
Orunmila ni ko lu o sugbe
Mo ni o sugbe
O ni won gbe sile Ajero
Ajero ba won gbe
Ajero tu la o tu yebeyebe
Orunmila ni ko lu o sugbe
Mo ni o sugbe
O ni won gbe sile Owa Orangun Aga
Owarangun ba won gbe
Owarangun tu la o tu yebeyebe
Orunmila o se nfede feyo
O ni bi won ba ti nse ni ka maa ba won se
English Translation
Orunmila says you should go and gather Ogbe I say you shall gather Ogbe
That's what was kept in Alara's house
Alara carried it
Alara prospered and became very successful
Orunmila says you should go and gather Ogbe
I say you shall gather Ogbe
That's what was kept in Ajero's house
Ajero carried it
Ajero prospered and became very successful
Orunmila says you should go and gather Ogbe
I say you shall gather Ogbe
That's what was kept in Owa Orangun Aga house
Owa Orangun carried it
Owa Orangun prospered and became very successful
Orunmila, the one with deep understanding
He says, we should do it the way they did it
14. Ifa also reiterates that we should offer ebo so the forth coming ire does not elude us. We are however, warned not to claim to be too wise or knowledgeable, so we do not drive away the ire by ourselves. To achieve this ire, we are advised to offer ebo with two snails, okete (big rat), one he goat, Ifa herbs, and money. On this, Ifa says:
Akurumputu pamo gboun
A difa fun Ajigaloye
Eyi ti won nmu ota oye e lo
Won ni ko rubo ki oye naa ma baa foo lori
O gbebo, o rubo
Ero Ipo, ero Ofa
E w aba nib a jebutu ire
Jebutu ire la aba ni lese Obarisa
English Translation
Akurumputu pamo gboun
Cast Ifa for Ajigaloye
The person whose chieftaincy stone was being taken away
He was advised to offer Ebo so that the chieftaincy will not elude him
He complied
People of Ipo, People of Ofa
Come join us celebrate blessings
Celebration of blessings is what we do at the feet of Obatala (Obarisa)
15. Ifa advises us to offer ebo against an unconsummated fortune and an unaccomplished mission. Therefore, we need to offer ebo with seven stones, held in the right hand, add lyerosun with the Odu Irosun Ogbe, and thrown away in the bush. By so doing, all misfortunes and all unproductive and unprofitable encounters and experiences will end in our lives.
16. Ifa says we should be patient with ourselves and that we should not fight each other over trivial matters. Ifa advises us to avoid quarrels, exercise patience, and not do anything that may drive away people from our midst. Ifa advises us to offer plenty of alcohol and use it to feed Ifa so that our good things will not turn bad. We must learn to tolerate each other and live inharmony. Ifa also advises us to apologize to those we have offended. Conversely, we need to have a forgiving heart for those who have offended us. Ifa advises us to develop deep intuition to discern matters in order to avoid miscarriage of justice. On these, Ifa says:
17. Ifa advises us to desist from fighting unnecessarily. Ifa says we should let Ifa fight for us. We should not be estranged from each other, especially husbands and wives. Ifa says that there are some women who are maltreating their husbands, that they should desist, else they may live to regret, and their action may backfire on their children. They are advised to offer two snails, esinsin leaves; grind the leaves and mix with snail juice and use to rub the eyes. This enables such women to witness the achievements of their children.
18. Ifa advises us to buy liquor (gin), paint it with efun, and tie cowries around the bottle neck. Put the bottle by the side of Ifa. Then use aja to remove the cowries and put them inside Ifa pot and use the gin to serve Ifa. By so doing, Ifa will do what we want.
19. Ifa advises women to offer ebo concerning having stable marriages and a safe delivery for pregnant women. Ifa advises all pregnant women within the organization not to abort any pregnancy as the children coming to the earth this time are great ones. On this, Ifa says:
Koko igi ni o ni igi lara
Beeni ko lee pa igi
Eekan aran ni o ni aran lara
Bee ni ko lee pa aran
Difa fun Poroye omo Oba Ido
Eyi to yagan to ya opaara pelu
O romo leyin adiye, o tu puru sekun
Won ni odun yii ni odun omo re pe
Won ni ko rubo
O gbebo, o rubo
Oro isinyi o to ija
Iwo lo se ohun ti mo ba e wi
Difa fun Oti
Omo won lode llare
Oro isinyi o to ija
Iwo lo se ohun ti mo ba e wi
Difa fun Oguro
Tii se omo won lode llase
Oro isinyi o to ija
Iwo lo se ohun ti mo ba e wi
Difa fun Emu
Tii se omo won lode Idita
Oro isinyi o to ija
Iwo lo se ohun ti mo ba e wi
Difa Omi tutu
Tii se omo won lode Otunmoba
Oro isinyi o to ija
Iwo lo se ohun ti mo ba e wi
Difa fun Obi
Omo won l'Ekiti Efon
Ogede pagbo ma joo
Difa fun won lode llare
Nibi ti won ti le Oti lo
Nje ajaja m'Oti wo ode llare
Ode llare ma toro
Oti lamuwagun awo
Ogede pagbo ma jo
Oti lamuwagun awo
English Translation
It is the tree's knot that inconveniences the tree
Yet it cannot kill the tree
Aran's peg is what inconveniences Aran
Yet it cannot kill Aran
Cast Ifa for Poroye the child of Ido's King
The one that is barren and couldn't have a child
She saw children behind the hen, and started crying
They said this year is her year to have a child
She was advised to offer Ebo
She complied
The matter of now is not worth fighting over
You're the one that committed an offense that made me rebuke you
Cast Ifa for Oguro
The offspring of llase
The matter of now is not worth fighting over
You're the one that committed an offense that made me rebuke you
Cast Ifa for Emu
The offspring of Idita
The matter of now is not worth fighting over
You're the one that committed an offense that made me rebuke you
Cast Ifa for Omitutu
The offspring of Otunmoba
The matter of now is not worth fighting over
You're the one that committed an offense that made me rebuke you
Cast Ifa for Obi
The offspring of Ekiti, Efon
Ogede Pagbo Ma Joo
Cast Ifa for the people llare
Where Oti was banished
We have brought Oti to the Ilare
The town of llare is now peaceful
Oti is what makes the gathering of Awo flourishing
Ogede Pagbo Ma Joo
Oti is what makes the gathering of Awo flourishing
20. Ifa says to send word and message to our Obas that they should take things easy and not be hard on their wives and people. Ifa says there is plenty ire of childbearing and finding good wives this year. Ifa says to offer ebo for good health and that there is ire of good health for us this year. Ifa says to also be patient, as our pending blessings will get to us this year. Ifa advise us to practice fairness and equity in the distribution of benefits. Ifa says that there is a particular town where the Oba is already deceased. Ifa advises the people of the town to ensure that the rightful person is installed as the Oba so that peace and progress can reign in the town. On the other hand, Ifa says that if we are being cheated and denied our rightful inheritance, we should offer Ebo and exercise patience. In the end, we shall prevail and possess our possessions. Ifa advises us to offer ebo and to feed Ifa with a she-goat. On this, Ifa says:
Esinsin ba laha
O se iye ponnagan
O se iye ponnangan
Difa fun Olose
Olose nmenu sunrahun t'omo
Saniyan, aya Olose
Aruwe, aya Olose
Olose nsin abo esin
Won ni kara nle ebo ko ya muse
Esinsin ba laha
O se iye ponnagan
O se iye ponnangan
Adifa fun Aruwe
Won ni ko rubo nitri omo inu e
Esinsin ba laha
O se iye ponnagan
O se iye ponnangan
A difa fun Aruwe
Won ni ko rubo nitori awon omo e meteeta
Atenja atenja
A te ljaye tefa
Ikan wale o komo si
Janpere bo ti e mo iyepe
Idandanran yi faale a o de
Awon akogun ikin da girigiri
A difa fun Olore
O nsunkun alailobinrin
Won ni ko rubo
O gbebo, o rubo
Nigba to maa fe
O fe Adaatan omo Olokun
O fe Asunwontan omo Olosa
O fe Amororo lewa omo Olu Oyinbo
Adaatan maa bi o bi Igun
Asunwontan maa bi o bi Eluulu
Amororo maa bi o bi Kolukolu
Awon ki lawo o se lola
A difa Eluulu
O nlo joye Oloree
Won ni ko rubo
Awon kinni koomi awo
A difa fun Kolukolu
O nlo joye Oloree
Won ni k rubo
Taw olona taw oni papa
Difa fun Igun
O nlo joye Oloree
Won ni ko rubo
Igun nikan lo nbe leyin to rubo
A mu Igun joye Oloree o
Taw olona t'awo ni papa o
English Translation
Esinsin ba laha
O se iye ponnagan
O se iye ponnangan
Cast Ifa for Olose
When Olose was Lamenting for child
Saniyan, the wife of Olose
Aruwe, the wife of Olose
Olose rearing a female horse
He was advised to offer Ebo
Esinsin ba laha
O se iye ponnagan
O se iye ponnagan Cast Ifa for Aruwe
She was advised to offer Ebo because of her pregnancy
Esinsin ba laha
O se iye ponnagan
O se lye ponnagan
Cast Ifa for Aruwe
She was advised to offer Ebo because of her three babies
Atenja atenja
A te ijaye Tefa
Ikan wale o komo si
Janpere bo ti e mo iyepe
Idandanran yi faale a o de
Awon akogun ikin da girigiri
Cast Ifa for Olore
When he was lamenting for not having a woman
He was advised to offer Ebo
He complied
When he got married
He married Adaatan the child of Olokun
He married Asunwontan the child of Olosa
He married Amororo-lewa the child of Olu Oyinbo
Adaatan gave birth to Igun (vulture)
Asunwontan gave birth to Eluulu (Senegal coucal)
Amotororo gave birth to Kolukolu
Awon ki lawo se lola
Cast Ifa for Eluulu
When going to get chieftaincy of Olore
He was advised to offer Ebo
Tawo lona tawo ni papa
Cast Ifa for Igun
When going get a chieftaincy at Olore
He was advised to offer Ebo
Only Igun complied
We made Igun the chief of Olore
Tawo lona tawo ni papa o (the pathway and the field belong to the priest)
21. Ifa says that the enemies are throwing spiritual missiles at us and are trying to cause misunderstanding, altercation, and discord in the organization. Ifa advises us to offer two roosters, two hens, kolanuts, alligator pepper, bitter kola, and money. We also need to procure ominsinminsin leaves to prepare akose for protection. This akose will be prepared as soap and will be used to bathe on Esu. Also, Ifa says those among us who are involved with farming should not physically do any farming labor this year, but rather they can employ laborers to work on their farms this year. On this, Ifa says:
Irosun teni ki nteni
A difa fun Fagbemi
Won ni ko ma fowo Edu roko
Won ni kara nle ebo ni sise
O gbebo, o rubo
Riru ebo nii gbheni
Airu kii gbeniyan
Koi pe koi jinna
Ewa b ani ni jebutu ire
English Translation
Irosun teni ki nten
These were the declarations Ifa for Fagbemi
When he was told not to engage in direct farming
He was advised to offer Ebo
He complied
It is the Ebo thats offered that helps one
Ebo not offered does not help anyone
Not too long, not too far
Come celebrate plenty blessings
22. Ifa says that it forbids someone from going to a particular place in order for this person not to meet with calamity. People are watching this person in that place, and he/she must know the period that Ifa forbids him/her from going to the place in question. Ifa says that this person must never fight over legacy because that is one of the areas where he/she can meet with disaster. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with one mature he-goat, needles, blades, and money. Generally, Ifa is advising us not to take advantage of our position to maltreat or dispossess others from their rightful possessions. On this, Ifa says:
Papa nla oju Olorun o hu kooko
Difa fun Aja
Tii somo Oniwaaro
Papa nla oju Olorun o hu kooko
Difa fun Ekun
Ti somo Oniwara
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
Ekun gb'ebo, o ru❜bo
Nje e joo re
E je o wa
Bo ba yo sihin-i
A ri ara re
E joo re
E je o wa
English Translation
Papa nla oju Olorun o hu kooko
Cast Ifa for Aja
The offspring of Oniwaaro
Papa nla oju Olorun o hu kooko
Cast Ifa for Ekun
The offspring of Oniwara
He was advised to offer Ebo
Only Ekun complied
Let him come
When he reach here
He shall be dealt with
Let him come
23. Ifa advises us to offer Ebo with plenty of liquor for the blessings of Aje (wealth). Ifa says that we shall be blessed with abundant wealth, a good spouse, and children this year.
On this, Ifa says:
Ogeere idosenu
Difa fun won lode Idosenu
Won nfomi oju sungbere Aje
Ebo ni won ni won se
Won gbebo, won rubo
Ero Ipo, ero Ofa
Ibi a gbe ta oti sile lawa nlaje
Ogere Idosenu oti aje lawa nmu
Ogere idosenu
Ibi a gbe ta oti sile lawa nlaya
Ogere Idosenu oti aya lawa nmu
Ogere idosenu
Ibi a gbe ta oti sile lawa nbimo
Ogere Idosenu oti omo lawa nmu
Ogere idosenu
English Translation
Ogeere Idosenu
These where the declarations of Ifa to them at Idosenu town
When they were lamenting for wealth
They were advised to offer Ebo
They complied
People of Ipo, People of Ofa
Wherever we spill liquor on ground is where we have wealth
Ogere Idosenu, we are drinking liquor for wealth
Ogere Idosenu,
Wherever we spill liquor on ground is where we have a wife
Ogere Idosenu, we are drinking liquor of spouse
Ogere Idosenu
Wherever we spill liquor on ground is where we we have children
Ogere Idosenu, we are drinking the liquor of children
Ogere Idosenu
24. Ifa reiterates that it foresees the ire of prosperity and financial success for us this year. We are advised to consecrate Aje and feed it regularly. The ebo materials here are four white pigeons, four guinea-fowls, and money. We also need to feed Aje with one white pigeon and honey. At the same time, we need to feed Ifa with four guinea-fowls.
On all these, Ifa says:
Eja moo we, eja n mumi
Eja o moo we, eja n mumi
Difa fun Opin
Tii somo Alakole
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb'ebo, o ru'bo
Ng o lowo-lowo
Yoo ma da bi opin o
Opin pele, omo Alakole
Ng o laya-laya
Yoo ma da bi opin
Opin pele o omo Alakole
Ng o bimo-bimo
Yoo ma da bi opin o
Opin pele, omo Alakole
Ng o nire-gbogbo
Yoo ma da bi opin o
Opin pele, omo Alakole
English Translation
Eja moo we, eja n mumi
Eja o moo we, eja n mumi
Cast Ifa for Opin
The offspring of Alakole
He was advised to offer Ebo
He complied
I will be rich
I will be like Opin
Greetings to Opin, child of Alakole
I will have children
I will be like Opin
Greetings to Opin, child of Alakole
I will have all good things
I will be like Opin
Greetings to Opin, child of Alakole
25. Ifa says we shall see and experience goodness this year with an abundance of Aje (wealth). Ifa says there has been pending issues that require attention and resolution, that we should use 4 yards of stick and wrap it with black and white tread and then take a rat and use it to wrap off the black and white tread from the stick prepared and then put the rat on the ebo to be offered (4 Pigeons) and that all the pending issues will be resolved for us by Ifa.
26. Ifa says that some people are of the opinion that they are being denied certain things. Ifa says one of the problems and major concerns and thoughts among us, Ifa and Orisa devotees in this organization, is that some of our members feel we are being short changed and cheated by other members, and that they are being hindered from receiving their full benefits, and this has been an issue from the inception of this organization. Ifa says this will all come to an end and be resolved when we propitiate the IYAMI. This was noted in an interaction between Orunmila and the lyami when they worked well together and were offered a turkey leg, and then there was a quarrel about who would take the turkey leg. Then, the lyami told Orunmila to take the turkey leg; however, things started going badly for him after taking the turkey leg. Then Orunmila went for divination and was instructed to offer ebo with a full turkey. Ifa advises us, the Ifa and Orisa devotees, to know and practice fairness and be empathic towards each other.
On this, Ifa says:
Okanjuwa kii je won o moo pin
A difa fun Orunmila
Baba nlo bawon lyami pin tolotolo
Ebo ni won ni ko se
O gbebo, o rubo
English Translation
Okanjua kij je won o moo pin
Greed does not allow a person to know how to share
Cast Ifa for Orunmila
When he was going to share gifts with the lyami
He was advised to offer Ebo
He complied
27. Ifa says many of us are in debt and that we can improve our situation by helping those who have not, and the less privileged. Ifa says whenever we want to embark on any enterprise or business, we should first feed Ifa with obi gbanja, and that by so doing, we will be successful in our business endeavors. Ifa says that it foresees the blessing of all ire of life for us this year. Ifa advises us to offer ebo with 30 kolanuts with two valves, Gbanja. There is a need to break one kolanut with two valves for Ifa for 30 days. While breaking the kola nuts, we will be narrating all that we need to Ifa, and they will be accepted.
On this, Ifa says:
Ororo ma ro
Difa fun Orunmila
Ifa n sawo lo si ilee gbanja
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb'ebo, o ru'bo
Ororo ma ro
Owo ni mi o ni o
Ni mo ro fun E o
Ororo-ma-ro
Omo ni mi o ni o
Ni mo ro fun E o
Ororo-ma-ro
lle ni mi o ni o
Ni mo ro fun E o
Ororo-ma-ro
Ire gbogbo ni mi o ni o
Ni mo ro fun E o
Ororo-ma-ro
English Translation
Qoro-ma-ro
These were Ifa declarations to
Orumila when going on mission to the land of Gbanja
He was advised to offer Ebo
He complied
Ororo-ma-ro
It is money I don't have
That's why I have come to plead with you
Ororo-ma-ro
It is child I don't have
Thats why I have come to plead with you
Ororo-ma-ro
It is house I don't have
That's I have come to plead with you
Ororo-ma-ro
All blessings is what I don't have
That's why i have come to plead with you
Ororo-ma-ro
28. Ifa says the kind of ebo we should be offering is the type that will make us popular, be well known, expand, and be a force to reckon with globally. However, we should offer rats and fish, and as further instructed and just as the Sun and Moon went for divination, that they may be known in this Odu. Ifa says we are to spread a mat and put up a light at the foot of Orisa Nla (Obatala) for 7 days. This was the Ifa divined for Adigun, who was instructed to go and venerate Obatala, and he complied and had good success and wealth. Ifa says some people have plans of disruption for this organization, but they will not succeed.
29. Ifa says all the ebo that have been prescribed are to be carried out. Ifa says to take one hand of Ifa from the Ikin of the organization, put it into 1 elegede (pumpkin), and then use Ewure to feed Ifa, that Ifa will hide us away from iku (death) this year. Ifa warns all omo awo and adherents not to be disobedient this year. Ifa says this year is full of plenty of wealth and money for us and that all our movement and travels will be safe and good this year. Ifa says there are pending issues that we have all assumed had gone bad and are not resolvable. Ifa says it is now time for it to be resolved and sorted. Ifa says we should all go and check our houses for akeregbe (gourd) and offer it as ebo with 3 eko, 3 akara, with chicken feathers and lyerosun, then to be put at the crossroads so that iku (death) will not find us. Ifa says that all we want to do this year is to always ask Ifa about it and what Ifa tells us to do. Ifa says to get ilu Ipese (Ipese drum) and to beat the drum for ifa at 6 isan (9 days x 6), that we will not encounter deafness this year.
On this Ifa says:
Ifa kiko nii mu ni mo'fa
Ona sisi nii mu ni mona Ona ti a ba mori ri
Nii se ni ni siba sibo
Ona kan ti gbara wa
Ona kan ti gbara wa
Ona mejeeji sera won kere kere kere Difa fun Ikidere
O nsawo lo sile Olofin
Won ni ko rubo
English Translation
Learning Ifa is what makes one Knows Ifa
Going on roads/pathways is what makes one knows roads/pathways
It is an unknown pathway that troubles one
A pathway from right side
A pathway from the left side
They reduced themselves to a narrow path
These were Ifa declarations to Ikidere
When going on journey to Olofin's house
He was advised to Offer Ebo
30. Ifa says that next year we should feed late Prof. Odeyemi with agbo, ram, as there is a particular thing he tried to do but was unable to get it done while he was with us, Ifa says it is now time to get it done and resolved that Ifa will help us actualize it now, that before the next morning all our transitioned fathers will lend their support to us all. Ifa says we should not be boastful concerning our abilities and capabilities, that it is Ifa, Olodumare, we should be trusting and depending on, and we are to direct our clients as such, too.
Ebo: turkey, mortar, Ajija 2, plenty of alcohol, blades, needles, white and black threads, four yards of stick, 16 snails, pumpkin, she-goat, eko, ram, tortoise, porcupine spikes, antelope thigh, kolanuts, bitterkola, gin, palmoil, and money.
Aboru Aboye,
Signed,
ifayomi Adunni
lyanifa Ifayomi Adunni
On behalf of: Oloye Fakunle Oyesanya, Ph.D. International President, ICIOS & Mrs. Oloye Olatunji Aresa International Secretary, ICIOS, Oloye Barrister Oladipupo Olanrewaju, Green Circle International (English Translator)
REFERENCE:
International Congress for Ifa/Orisa Spirituality (ICIOS). World Annual Ifá/Orisa Festival and Spiritual Pilgrimage 2026, Oke Igeti, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, May 23-May 31, 2026. World Odu of the Year cast on May 30, 2026, revealing Ìrosùn Ògbè with Ire Àìkú (Longevity)