OGUNDAIWORI

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

Eriwo ya!

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

1.

Ifa says there will be great fortunes for travellers this year. Whoever is travelling out of his
town should be make ebo to return with fortunes. Also, abortion should be refrained from.
This is because, the products of unwanted pregnancy this year will be successful in life.
Anybody who impregnates should not be afraid of facing the challenges and should be bold to
persuade the woman and her parents to allow the child to come to earth. Also, whatever
seems like legal issue concerning impregnating will be solved amicably. The ebo to be made
include items like a he-goat, 3 roosters, 2 knives, palm oil, a big rat, corn meal and money.
After making the ebo, one of the knives will be given to the person. He should always put it in
his pocket and go around with it. Ifa also says that this year, he will heal infants who are
unable to talk. Additionally, Ifa will heal long wound on peoples legs. On this, Ifa says:

Ko kole bee ni ko sun ori igi

Ko roko bee ni ko je erupe ile

Ko ba won gbogbun ree gbun

Ko toro sukusuku eja je lowo won

Ko toro okasa lowo gbondogbondo

Awon agba kan o kofa

Won lawon o robi ire je

A difa fun Ajaolele

To n sawo rode Oro

Aja olele, Ifa ti mo da roro se

He has no house of his but he does not sleep on the tree

He does not farm but he does not eat sand

He does not follow people to fishing

He has never begged them for fish

He has never begged for fish from fishermen

The elders who did not learn Ifa properly

Complains of having no profits of kola nuts

Ifa revelation to Ajaolele

When going to the city of Oro

I, Ajaolele, the revelation of Ifa when I was going to the city of Oro has come to pass

2.

This year, we should always respect women and seek their support. Ifa says, women are the
ones capable of rescuing us from war of any nature. It is mandatory that we appease Osun.
Also, Ifa advises that we should be patient and plan very well to face the adversaries. Ifa says
he has seen enemies fighting against his children, he will surely fight back when it is time to do
so. Ebo to be made include 2 guinea fowls, honey, beans, sugar cane, ground nuts, Ilako (A
kind of snail for Osun), yanrin vegetable, kola nuts, wine, corn meal, palm oil and money. After
the ebo, Osun should be appeased. On this, Ifa says:

Ogunda o lapo

Iwori o lofa

Ofa kan soso iwori lo n sapo riyoriyo

A difa fun won lalede Ido

A bu fun Yemese ile Ido

Iyan ile Ido de, Yemese ile Ido lo fi je

Oka ile Ido de, Yemese ile Ido lo fi je

Eko ile Ido de, Yemese ile Ido lo fi je

Se bogun ile Ido ba de

Se Yemese ile Ido a dogun ja

O loun a rinu gbosan

O loun a reyin gbofa

Oun a fi gbogbo ara pagun run

Ko pe ko jinna ogun ile Ido de

Won ko won lode Ido

Ogun n ko won lo

Won ni Yemese ile Ido

Iyan de Ido de, Yemese ile Ido lo fi je

Oka ile Ido de, Yemese ile Ido lo fi je

Eko ile Ido de, Yemese ile Ido lo fi je

A ni bogun ile Ido ba de, se Yemese ile Ido a dogun ja

O lo maa fi inu gbosan

O loo maa feyin gbofa

O lo maa fi gbogbo ara pagun run

Ogun ile Ido ti wa de

Ogun ma n ko wa lo

O ni a ko ti debi ewe werewere ori igi

Ogun tun n ko won lo

O ni a ko ti i debi eruku ale iyomu iyomu

Ogun tun n kowon lo

O ni a ko ti debi agbara eje ti n mumo lorun sin sin sin

Ogun tun n ko won lo

Won wa de ibi ewe werewere ori igi

Won wa debi eruku ale iyomu iyomu

Won wa debi agbara eje ti n mu won lorun sin sin sin

Yemese ile Ido wa de,

O finu gbosan

O feyin gbofa

O fi gbogbo ara pagun run

O pagun ra tabi o pagun ra?

Osun Opara pagun ra loni

O pagun ra

Ogunda has no quiver

Iwori has no arrow

The only one arrow possessed by Iwori moves up and down in the quiver
Ifa revelation to the people of Ido town

Ifa revelation also to Yemese in the city of Ido

When the pounded yam was ready in the city of Ido, Yemese of Ido ate it all

When the yam flour meal was ready in the city of Ido, Yemese of Ido ate it all

When the corn meal was ready in the city of Ido, Yemese of Ido ate it all

They then asked her if the war came, would she face the war alone

She said her stomach alone could face the cudgel

She said her back alone could receive all the arrows

She said she would fight the war with all her body

Very soon, there was war in the city of Ido

The people of Ido were held hostage

They were being taken away

They called upon Yemese of Ido

They said when there was pounded yam in the city of Ido, Yemese ate it alone

They said when there was yam flour meal in the city of Ido, Yemese ate it alone

They said when there was corn meal in the city of Ido, Yemese ate it alone

We asked you if the war came, would you face the war alone

You said your stomach alone could face the cudgel

You said your back alone could receive all the arrows

You said you would fight the war with all your body

Now, there is war

We are being consumed by war

She said be calm, you have not got to a place where there are tiny leaves on the tree

They were being taken away

She said be calm, you have not got to a place where a lot of sand prevents one from running

They were being taken away

She said be calm, you have not got to a place where pool of blood can cover ones neck

They were being taken away

They then got to a place where there are tiny leaves on the tree

They then got to a place where a lot of sand prevents one from running

They then got to a place where pool of blood can cover ones neck
Yemese of Ido then appeared

She used her stomach alone to face the cudgel

She used her back alone to receive the arrows

She fought the war with all her body

Has she won the war or not?

Osun Opara has won the war for us today

She has won the war

3.

Barrens will become parents this year. Let them make ebo and appease Osun, Ifa, Esu and
Ogun. Also, Ifa advises couples to always have intercourse after fight or argument. This is
because, it is a good medicine to settle rifts between couples. Also, Ifa says sexual intercourse
after fight or argument this year will always lead to pregnancy. More so, age should not be
seen as a barrier to marriage. In other words, men should not see anything bad in marrying
women who are older than tem. The items of ebo here include okra, cob of corn, a guinea
fowl, a hen, two roosters, palm oil, gin and money. On this, Ifa says:

Pepeye doko o sunkun

Eekan soso lakuko die do obirin mo fai

A difa fun Ogunda

To n lo do Oluwori loja Ejigbomekun

The duck wails while having intercourse

The intercourse between a rooster and a hen is swift

Ifa revelation to Ogunda

Who would have sexual intercourse with Iwori at Ejigbomekun market

4.

Ifa says for prosperity this year, it is imperative to appease the Ogun in ones fathers house or
ones Oluwos house. The items to use are a male dog, palm oil, palm wine, popcorn, roasted
yam, kola nuts, salt, roasted beans and money. On this, Ifa says:

Ogunda o lapo

Iwori o lofa

Okan soso ofa lo n sapo rijorijo

A difa fun Kosoru

Won ni Ogun ile baba re ni ko bo

Nitori ire gbogbo

Kosoru wa bogun

Ire gbogo wole de

Ogunda has no quiver

Iwori has no arrow

The only one arrow possessed by Iwori moves up and down in the quiver

Cast Ifa for Kusoru

He was asked to appease the Ogun in his fathers household

For him to have all fortunes

Kusoru appeased the Ogun

All fortunes came to him

5.

For the sick, a he-goat or she-goat is needed to be used for sacrifice. A he-goat is to be used for
a man and she-goat for a woman. After the sacrifice, the head, heart and eyes of the goat will
be used as ipese inside different dish. That means there will be three plates/dishes. In adition
to the goat are items like palm oil, 3 big rats, corn meal and money. Also, the Babalawo who
will help the sick make ebo has to make ebo for himself as well for success in his works and for
prosperity. Ifa says this year, many sick people will be healed and many Priests will be enriched
by their clients who will show gratitude with many things. On this, Ifa says:

Ogunda o lapo

Iwori o lofa

Ofa kan soso iwori lo n sapo riyoriyo

A difa fun Deseri to n sawo rele Oniko

Awon jorijori ile oniko o je ki Oniko o mi

Awon jokanjokan Ile oniko o je ki Oniko o sinmi

Awon jojujoju ile Oniko ko je ki Oniko o riran raye re mo

A ba petepero ka mu ohun ti jorijori ko jorijori

Ki won le je ki Oniko mi

A ba petepero ka mu ohun ti jokanjokan ko jokanjokan

Ki won le je ki Oniko sinmi

A ba petepero ka mu ohun ti jojujoju ko jojujoju

Ki won le je ki Oniko riran raye re

Oniko nisinmi nigba yii o

Deseri wa dolola

Ogunda has no quiver

Iwori has no arrow

The only one arrow possessed by Iwori moves up and down in the quiver

Cast Ifa for Deseri when going to the house of Oniko

The head consumer in the house of Oniko did not allow Oniko to breath

The heart consumer in the house of Oniko did not allow Oniko to rest

The eyes consumer in the house of Oniko blindfolded Oniko entirely

Let us plan well and give what the head consumer wants to him

So that Oniko can breath

Let us plan well and give what the heart consumer wants to him

So that Oniko can rest

Let us plan well and give what the eyes consumer wants to him

So that Oniko can see

Oniko now has rest of mind

Deseri now become a wealthy person

6.

This year, as we appease Osun for protection so we need to appease Egbe Orun for blessings.
Ifa also says those who practice sedentary works should always be available at home or in their
office lest they miss their fortunes. Also, younger/junior ones should be ready to assist their
elder/senior siblings, relatives or friends. This is because, the assistance from the junior one
will make the senior one successfully. Those whose business centre or shop were established
for them by their younger brothers or sisters should give proper attention and monitoring to
the business, lest they record loss. The ebo to make here include 8 pigeons, wine, honey, all
edible things, 2 stools, palm oil, kola nuts, corn meal and money. After the making of the ebo,
Egbe Orun will be appeased. Also, an akose will be made with black soap for the person to
bath. On this, Ifa says:

Ko kole bee ni o sun ori igi

Ko roko bee ni ko je erupe ile

Ko ba won gbogbun ree gbun

Ko toro sukusuku eja je lowo won

Ko toro okasa lowo gbondogbondo

A difa fun Ogunda

To n lo ree fidi Iwori joko

Igba Ogunda fidi Iwori joko la ni aje

Awo rere ni Ogunda to fidi Iwori jokoo

Igba Ogunda fidi Iwori joko la ni ire gbogbo

Awo rere ni Ogunda to fidi Iwori jokoo

Egbe orun e bo mi

Agba ni bogbo

Egbe orun e bo mi

Eruwa ni bo odan

Eniyan rere kii te boroboro

He has no house of his but he does not sleep on the tree

He does not farm but he does not eat sand

He does not follow people to fishing

He has never begged them for fish

He has never begged for fish from fishermen

Cast Ifa for Ogunda

Who was going to sit down Iwori

It was when Ogunda sat down Iwori that we have wealth

Ogunda who sat down Iwori is a good priest

It was when Ogunda sat down Iwori that we have all fortunes

Ogunda who sat down Iwori is a good priest

My heavenly comrades, come and cover me

It is aagba leaves that cover the forest

My heavenly comrades, come and cover me

It is eruwa leaves that cover the savannah

7.

Those who are embarking on business trip need to make ebo for protection against enemies
and armed robbers. The ebo to make include a he-goat, a big rat, a rope, palm oil, corn meal
and money. After making the ebo, akose will be prepared for protection. On this, Ifa says:

Boju ile ba buru

Ona eburu ni won ba wogbe

A difa fun Alapo-Ekun

To n lo apa okun ila meji osa

O ni Alapo ekun n lo

Won ni e ma je kalapo ekun o lo

O ni bi oru bi oru ni se alaso dudu

O ni seju fekafeka ni roro re se lo

O niseju onila nila fi ko

O niseju onikan ni Ikan fi wewu eje

O ni bi dandabiri ba lugi, a fe ku

When there is danger at the entrance

It is the escape route that one takes

Cast Ifa for Alapo-Ekun, one-with-a-bag-made-of-leopard-skin

When travelling to a far place

He said Alapo-Ekun is going

They said people should not allow Alapo-Ekun to go

He said the person who wears black cloth is not easily visible

He said the dirt escapes in the presence of the person who blows away the dirt from guinea
corn

He said in the presence of the okro seller, it becomes hard and uneatable

He said in the presence of the garden egg seller, it becomes red and uneatable

He said whenever dandanbiri lizard touches a tree, it becomes invisible

8.
We must always pray before Ifa/Orisa every morning throughout this year. Most important of
the prayer is that we must always use our head to touch the ground in front of our Orisa. This
is for protection and long life. On this, Ifa says:

Oko nla ni pa alangba ponhun

A difa fun Gborigbori

To n torun bo waye

E wi fun Gborigbori , ko ma gbori awa o

Ori ti a mu bale, niwaju Ifa

A big stone kills a lizard instantly

Ifa revelation to Gborigbori, the head cutter

When coming to the Earth

Tell Gborigbori, never to take our head

The head that we use to touch the ground, in front of Ifa

9.

Ifa says we should appease Iyami Aje and Esu to guide against ineffectiveness of our spiritual
works this year. Also, those who depend on charms need to make ebo so that the charm will
not fail them. Ifa also says that whoever has any Ifa preparation that is not effective should
make ebo, appease Esu and the Iyami Aje. The items to use are 3 roosters, 3 big rats, 3 emo
rats, palm oil, 3 plates, kola nuts, gin, 3 corn meal and money. After the ebo, the big rats will
be used to appease the Iyami Aje and the emo rats will be used to appease Esu. On this, Ifa
says:

Ojo sigi legbee

Ojo bagi legbee

A dia fun Alagotun omo alagba woroworo soro

Eyi to loun o soka dowo

Jijo ile han mi o

Eye o! Eye o! Agbese

The rain cuts tree from the side

The rain hits tree from the side

Cast Ifa for Alagotun, he who beats big drum for rituals

Who said he would turn guinea corn to money

Dance for me the way you do at home

You bird! You bird! Who makes things manifest

10.

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

Ogunda woriwori

Iwori woriwori

A dia fun Orisaala Oseremogbo

O n lo ba won roro wale

Ma roro

Agba to roro kii koniyan jo

Ma roro

Ogunda woriwori (sound of Oro)

Iwori woriwori (sound of Oro)

Ifa revelation for Orisaala Oseremagbo

When going to marry Oro as a wife

Do not use your money to marry Oro

An elderly person who marry Oro as a wife does not have followers

Do not use your money to marry Oro

11.

Ebo should be made to guide against blockage in the body system. The ebo include, a goat (he-
goat for a male and she-goat for a female). Also, people should take good care of their body to
guide against body disease that might lead to blockage of any tube, pipe, vein or hole in the
body. On this, Ifa says:
Ogunda ni ko ni apo

Iwori ni ko ni ofa

Okan soso ofa ni se apo yoroyoro

Won ni bi e o mu te efon

Emu te efon

Bi e o mu te efon

E mu ofa kuro loju orun

A difa fun Olofin

Won ni koru ebo kii horohoro ara re mo ba se di

Ogunda has no quiver

Iwori has no arrow

The only one arrow possessed by Iwori moves up and down in the quiver

They said if you want to use it to kill a buffalo

Use it to kill the buffalo

If you are not ready to use it to kill the buffalo

Remove the arrow from the bow

Ifa revelation to Olofin

He was told to make ebo so that the holes in his body would not be blocked

12.

Ifa says, people who have been trying in vain to get their fortunes should make ebo with a
plucker, 4 pigeons, a big rat, kola nuts, palm oil, money and honey. After the ebo, an akose will
be made for them to make incisions round their wrists. On this, Ifa says:

Anawooto ni n jagba niya

A difa fun Gagalo

To n sawo rode Oro

Ebo ni won ni o se

O gbebo nibe o rubo

Nje aje lowo mi o to o

Ma fi gogo fa a

Fa a! Fa a! Fa a!
Ma fi gogo fa a

To attempt in vain to use ones hand to pick something makes an elderly person suffer

Ifa revelation to Gagalo

When going to the city of Oro

He was asked to make ebo

He complied

Behold, if it is wealth that it is too far for my hand to pull

I will use plucker to draw it to myself

Pulling! Pulling! Pulling!

I will use plucker to draw it to myself

13.

Barrens need to be close to Ifa and make ebo with 4 rats, 4 fish, 4 hens, a she-goat, palm oil,
kola nuts, corn meal and money. After the ebo, Ifa will be appeased. It is also advisable for the
barren to get initiated to Ifa or marry an Ifa priest. On this, Ifa says:

Erin ni kegbe wogbo

Aroni ni kapo oogun woja

A difa fun Tentere

Eleyi omo ere la, o ju akika lo

Agan lo ya ni o romo bi

O romo leyin adiye

O tu puru sekun

Tentere iwo lo loyin

Tentere iwo lo lado

Orunmila Ajana, o ba sure wa o wa bun wa lomo

Aibi awo o sunhan

The elephants enter forest in group

Aroni, a charm-person goes to the market with bag of charms

Ifa revelation to Tentere

Eleyi omo ere la, o ju akika lo

When she was barren

She saw a hen with chicks

She burst into tears

Tentere, you provided honey

Tentere, you provided sweet things

Orunmila, chief Ajana, come instantly to give blessings of children to us

Barrenness of a believer is not ridicullous

14.

People should refrain from fighting over inheritance. Ifa says people who have many
properties should always prepare their will so that the children would not be killing one
another over the inheritance. Also, those whose father did not prepare any will before the
death should not be too greedy; they should allow proper sharing to prevent war. The ebo to
make here are 3 roosters, a knive, a cutlass, kola nuts, palm oil, corn meal and money. After
the ebo, Ogun will be appeased. On this, Ifa says:

Ogunda o lapo

Iwori o lofa

Ofa kan ofa kan lo n sapo rajaraja

Ofa kan ofa kan lo n sapo rojorojo

A difa fun Agbonrin igboro

Ti somo oye ogun

Nijo to n be lagbaatemo ogun aye

Ogunda has no quiver

Iwori has no arrow

An arrow moves up and down in the quiver with anger

An arrow moves up and down in the quiver feeling lonely

Ifa revelation to Agbonrin igboro, the Deer in the forest,

Who was from a family fighting over property

When he was being waged war against

15.
Women should keep away from divorce this year, especially women who marry priests. Any
woman who is planning such should make ebo and beg Ifa for forgiveness. Also, priests should
not contemplate conversion to another faith. Any priest who is planning that should apologise
before Ifa, asked for forgiveness and appease Ifa. Moreover, Ifa says he will forgive those who
abandoned him or planning to abandon him if they come back or change their mind. The ebo
to make here are 4 rats, 4 fish, 4 hens and a goat. It also include kola nuts, wine, palm oil, corn
meal and money. On this, Ifa says:

Ogunda lawo alagba

Iwori lawo alupese

Ogun ta lu agba si

Ogun ta lu ipese si

Ogun naa ti kuro logun ayoja

O ti dogun oba

A difa fun Wemimo

Eleyi ti saya Agbonniregun

Eyi to kosin ope to loun o fefa mo

Ifa wa ti wa gbape

E je a dari jo kan sin Edu o

Ifa wa ti wa gbape

Ogunda is the priest who beats agba drum

Iwori is the priest who beats ipese drum

The war that we use agba drum to announce

The war that we have announced with ipese drum

The war is no more an ordinary war

It has become a royal war

Ifa revelation to Wemimo

Who was a wife of Agbonniregun

Who renounced Ope and decided to discard Ifa

Our Ifa has accepted the apology

Let us all join together to worship Edu

Our Ifa has accepted apology

16.

This year, Ifa warns us against keeping our belongings in place where it is not safe. Also, we
must always be fast in making ebo. Nothing should be allowed to delay our instant making of
ebo. In fact, Ifa advises us to make our ebo the same day of divination. Furthermore, if
anybody needs a gift, item or favour from us, we must not delay giving it to the person
immediately we get the thing or if we are in the position to do it. The ebo to make here
includes an emo rat, 3 roosters, gin, palm oil, kola nuts and money. After the ebo, Esu will be
given the emo rat. This is to guide against our fortunes being snatched by another person.
Also, those who are close to the people at the helms of affairs should always diligently carry
out the tasks or assignments given to them. On this, Ifa says:

Ogunda o lapo

Iwori o lofa

Eni ba mofa

Ko ma se ba won bu oja Ede mo

A difa fun Onyagbe to n roko ailero lodun

A difa fun Ode to n roko ailero lodun

Onyagbe lo n be leyin to n rubo

Ase onyagbe ni o kere ode je

Bode naa ba rubo ni iba la

Onyagbe ni oo kere ode je

Awa awo la oo kere won je

Bawon naa ba rubo won o ba la

Awa awo la oo kere won je

Ogunda has no quiver

Iwori has no arrow

Whoever knows the city of Ofa

Should desist from deriding the market of Ede

Ifa revelation to Onyagbe, the farmer, who was going to the farm

Ifa revelation to Ode, the hunter, who was going to the farm

It was Onyagbe, the farmer, who made the ebo

Behold, it is the farmer who will claim all the fortunes of the hunter

Had the hunter made the sacrifice, he would have been fortunate

It is the farmer who will claim all the fortunes of the hunter
Behold, it is the believers who will claim all the fortunes of the unbelievers

Had the unbelievers made the sacrifice, they would have been fortunate

It is the believers who will claim all the fortunes of the unbelievers

17.

We also need to make ebo for our friends, brothers, sisters and relatives. This is because,
problem of one will affect the other. Also, one should make ebo for ones benefactor. The
ebo to make here include a rooster, a big rat, palm oil, corn meal and money. On this, Ifa says:

Ogunda o lapo

Iwori o lofa

Eni ba mofa

Ko mase ba won bu oja Ede mo

A difa fun Orunkun ti solotan Idi

Eyin o gbomo

Eyin o moran

Bi Orunkun o ba se o

Idi o ni ye

Ogunda has no quiver

Iwori has no arrow

Whoever knows the city of Ofa

Should desist from deriding the market of Ede

Cast Ifa for Orunkun, the knee, who is a relative of Idi, the buttocks

You are not wise

You are not knowledgeable

If the knee does not have dislocation

The buttocks will not become imbalance

18.

Ifa says we should not allow anybody to tempt us to do evil. We need to be firm and adamant
to temptation. On this, Ifa says:

Ope nla sori riworiwo

A difa fun Orunmila

Ti won o maa towo re bonu irunbi

Ero isope

E ma towo mi bonu Irunbi

Ero isope

Big palm tree with plenty fronds

Ifa revelation to Orunmila

When people attempted to tempt him to do evil

Oh you followers of Ope

Do not tempt me to do evil

Oh you followers of Ope

19.

Esu needs to be appeased to repel evil forces from the enemies. The items to appease Esu are
a he-goat/3 roosters, palm oil, kola nuts, gin, corn meal and money. On this, Ifa says:

Sansa lori yangi

A difa fun Onise oroke

Ti won ni won maa se

Ko seni maa se Esu

Afeni Esu maa se

The tiny being on the laterite stone

Cast Ifa for Onise oroke,

When people said they would inflict harm on him

Nobody can harm Esu

Except the people who Esu would harm

20.

This year, we must not be too stingy to take medical care of ourselves. Ifa says money can be
used to prevent and cure sickness and diseases. So far sickness and diseases lead to death, the
message of Ifa is that money can be used to avert death or elongate ones life. Therefore, we
must always be ready to spend our money on ebo and medical treatment to avoid untimely
death. On this, Ifa says:

Sariri Okunkun

Okunkun sariri

A difa fun Onilero

Omo arowo yejo iku

Kin lawa fi yejo iku niran awa

Sariri okunkun

Okunkun sariri

Owo lawa fi yejo iku niran awa

Sariri Okunkun

Okunkun sariri

Sariri Okunkun

Okunkun sariri

Cast Ifa for the king of Ilero

He who has money to avert death to live long

What do we use to change the date of death in our family

Sariri Okunkun

Okunkun sariri

It is money that we use to change the date of death in our family

Sariri Okunkun

Okunkun sariri

21.

Ifa says we will increase in population. We need to make ebo with a lot of pigeons, a lot of
hens, honey, wine, all edible things, palm oil, corn meal and money. On this, Ifa says:

Idesuku awo Ede

A difa fun Ede

Won ni o rubo ko le dolopo ero

O gbebo o rubo

Bi Ede bigba omo laaro

Ede a bigba omo lale

Ero Ipo atofa

E w aba wa nijebutu ire

Idesuku the Ifa priest of Ede, the craw fish

Cast Ifa for Ede, the craw fish

He was asked to make ebo to have uncountable people

He complied

If Ede gives birth to two hundred and one children in the morning

Ede will also give birth to two hundred and one children in the morning

All and sundry

Come and meet us amidst fortunes

22.

Ifa says people should refrain from being wicked or taking vengeance this year. This is because,
when one is wicked or takes vengeance, the reaction that will be received will be fiercer. On
this, Ifa says:

Egunda kan o lapo

Iwori won o lofa

A difa fun Esisi

Won ni o ma faro yaro

Esisi mama doro

Oro ana o to toni

Esisi mama doro

Ogunda has no quiver

Iwori has no arrow

Ifa revelation to Esisi, an itching leaf

It was told never to revenge

Esisi, do not revenge

Bad action you take cannot be as harsh as the reaction from people

Esisi, do not revenge

23.

Anybody who has only one child should make ebo for the child to prevent misfortune or any
calamity. The child should also be advised to stay away from the river. The ebo to make here
includes a he-goat, palm oil, a big rat, corn meal, kola nuts, gin and money. After the ebo, Esu
will be appeased. On this, Ifa says:

Ogunda la iwori lagan

A difa fun Ologunnakan

Won ni ko rubo fun omo re

Won ni ko ma sere leti omi

O gbebo nibe orubo

Ko ni je kogun o ja wa tomotomo

Esu odara

Ko ni je kogun o ja wa tomotomo

Ogunda made Iwori a parent of children

Ifa revelation to Ologun-unna kan, he-who-has-one-live-charcoal) one child)

He was asked to make ebo for his child

He was told to tell the child to stay aloof from river

He complied

He will never allow bad thing to happen to us and our children

Esu Odara

He will never allow bad thing to happen to us and our children

24.

The people who have received chieftaincy titles should make ebo for the success of their
children so that they will also be successful and be made chiefs. Also, anybody whose father is
a chief in the community and he himself is not successful in life should make ebo to be
successful. And whenever they propose any chieftaincy title to him, he should not turn it
down. The ebo to make are many pigeons, honey, gin, edible things, palm oil and money. After
the ebo, his Egbe Orun will be appeased. On this, Ifa says:

Ko kole ko gori Igi

Koroko koje Erupe Ile

Ko bawon gbogbun re gbun

Ko toro sukusuku eja je lowo won

Ko toro Okasa lowo gbondogbondo

Awon agba ti o ba kofa taratara

Won o ni jeru taratara

A difa fun Ajaolele

To n sawo rode Oro

Ajanlele! Baba n joye omo n je

He has no house of his but he does not sleep on the tree

He does not farm but he does not eat sand

He does not follow people to fishing

He has never begged them for fish

He has never begged for fish from fishermen

The elders who did not learn Ifa properly

Will not have much gain from Ifa works

Ifa revelation to Ajaolele

When he was going to the city of Oro

Ajaolele! The father was installed as a chief and the child also became a chief

25.

Those who head associations, organisations, clubs or congregations or who send many people
or group of people on errand should make ebo so that any of their subjects or followers would
not die. The ebo to make are 3 roosters, a he-goat/3 big rats, palm oil, kola nuts, corn meal
and money. On this, Ifa says:

Ogunda paa

Iwori waara

A difa fun Apara

To n da omo yoyo ka ko

Won lebo aye ni ko wa se

Okere fefe ibi di ibi maa lo

Ogunda paa
Iwori waara

Cast Ifa for Apara

Who sends many children on errand in the forest

He was told to make ebo against enemies

To an unknown place, let bad thing go away

26.

Ebo should be made for ones mentor or benefactor. The items of the ebo are a knife, a big rat,
a rooster, kola nuts, palm oil, corn meal and money. On this, Ifa says:

Ogunda o lapo

Iwori o lofa

Enu nifa fi n sa won bi agada bi agada

A difa fun Osan

O bu owo kan fun Orun

Nje Osan ja

Orun ti wa di Opa

Ogunda has no quiver

Iwori has no arrow

It is the mouth that Ifa uses to cut them like cutlass

Ifa revelation to Osan, the bowstring

Ifa revelation to Orun, the bow

Alas! The bowstring has cut

The bow has become ordinary stick

27.

People who are recording loss in their business or who always lose their items or belongings
should make ebo to prevent that. The ebo to make are a big rat, 3 roosters, palm oil, gin, corn
meal and money. After making the ebo, they should follow the taboo never to use a bag who
has hole or a cloth whose pocket is turn or has hole. On this, Ifa says:

Egunda o lapo

Iwori o lofa
Ofa kan soso iwori ni senu apo yoroyoro

Babalawo Apo lo difa fun Apo

Won ni ko rubo kire re ma baa jo danu

Okere fefe ibi di ibi maa lo

Ogunda has no quiver

Iwori has no arrow

The only one arrow possessed by Iwori moves up and down in the quiver

The Ifa priest of Apo, the bag, cast Ifa for Apo, the bag

He was told to make ebo so that he would not lose his belongings

To an unknown place, let bad thing go away

28.

Ifa says we should not depend on arms or be over confident in our power. What we need to do
to always is ebo so that we can accomplish our mission, overcome the enemies and successful
carry our assignments. On this, Ifa says:

Ogunda o lapo

Iwori o lofa

Enu nifa fi n sa won bi agada bi agada

A dia fun Onikoyi

To n lo ree tagun lofa

Nje onikoyi e je a rubo

Ko sofa ta o tagun

Ti oo pagun

Onikoyi e je a rubo

Ogunda has no quiver

Iwori has no arrow

It is the mouth that Ifa uses to cut them like cutlass

Ifa revelation to Onikoyi

Who was going to shoot arrow against Igun, the vulture

Behold, Onikoyi, you had better made sacrifice

There is no arrow that can be shot against Igun, the vulture

That would kill Igun, the vulture

Behold, Onikoyi, you had better made sacrifice

29.

Ifa says there are too many enemies but we will surely conquer the enemies. Ebo should be
made to overcome the enemies. The items of the ebo are 3 cocks, itufu (torch made of dry
grass), palm oil, corn meal and money. On this, Ifa says:

Ogunda wii wii

A difa fun Ina

Ina n lo sete Eerun

Won ni ko sebo kole ba segun

O gbebo o rubo

Igba Eerun to fe gbogun ja ina

Ina lo maa sete won

Ogunda wii wii

Ifa revelation to Ina, the fire

When he was going to conquer many emmets (a group of giant ants)

He was told to make ebo to be victorious

He complied

Many giant ants who want to wage war against Ina, the fire

It is Ina, the fire, that will conquer them

AFFILIATED ORISA:

Ifa

Egbe Orun

Esu

Iyami Aje

Ogun

Obatala

Osun
TABOOS:

Not to use a bag that has hole or wear a cloth whose pocket has hole

Not to abort pregnancy

Not to do evil works

Not to fight over inheritance

Not to be hostile to ones in-laws

The cloth sellers should not sell on credit

Not to revenge

Verses recorded, transcribed and translated by:

Oluwo Fayemi Fatunde Fakayode (Chairman, Publication Committee)

Miss Onifade Ifakemi (Secretary)

Chief (Dr.) Abiodun Agboola

Bolorunduro Ifamakinde Abiodun

Babaawo Windare Falabi Ajedunni Ojoawo

Otunba Kehinde Idowu-Fagbohun

Fayemi Abidemi

Awo Tosin Olomowewe

Aboru Aboye Abosise!

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