SYNOPSIS

ON

THE READINGS
OF

OFUN IROSUN
FOR

AMUKINRO AWO
SOLAGBADE POPOOLA

Lagos, Nigeria.
October, 2011
 OFUN IROSUN

1. Ifa says that this person will be blessed with peace of mind,
comfort and prosperity. Ifa says that he/she will never suffer
in life and that the elders of the night will give him/her
support. Ebo materials; four pigeons, plenty of bananas and
money. He/she also needs to feed Ifa with plenty of
bananas and feed the elders of the night with plenty of
bananas. On this, Ifa says:

Ofun ro totooto awo ile Oniragbiji

Dia fun won ni’le Iragbiji
Omo aje’gede p’ile oro
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ogede l’awa nje ni’le Iragbiji
La fi nl’aje
Ogede l’awa nje ni’le Iragbiji
La fi nl’aya
Ogede l’awa nje ni’le Iragbiji
La fi n bi’mo
Ogede l’awa nje ni’le Iragbiji
La fi ni’re gbogbo

Translation
Ofun ro totooto the resident awo of Oniragbiji
He cast Ifa for the household of Iragbiji
 Offspring of those who consumed banana to lay the
foundation of prosperity
He was advised to offer ebo
He ocmplied
It is bananas that we consume in the household of Iragbiji
That brings us financial success
And also compatible spouse
And great children
And also all ire of life

2. Ifa says that there is a young girl who is ripe for the marriage
market. The man that everybody knows has his future
husband may be disappointed because it is most likely that
someone else will seduce the girl and the girl will elope with
this seducer. In order for this not to happen, there is the
need to offer ebo with one matured he-goat.

Ekuro oju ona lo f’ara jo Ikin

Ko r’eje mu gege bi ikin
Dia fun Orunmila
Ifa n lo ree gbe Oge ni’yawo
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
A wa Oge, wa Oge
Bee la o r’oge mo
Ofun Orosun nlo re Oge lo o

Translation
The palm-kernel by the road side looks like Ikin
 But it does not get blood to consume like Ikin
Ifa’s message for Orunmila
When going to marry Oge as his wife
He was advised to offer ebo
We looked for Oge everywhere
But we could not find Oge
Ofun Orosun had absconded with Oge

3. Ifa says that the issue of childbearing is a major concern for

the person for whom this Odu is revealed. Ifa assures
him/her that he/she will be blessed with many children. Ifa
advises this person to be taking care of his/her hair very well
and regularly. He/she needs to cut his hair or plait her hair
regularly. Ebo materials; plenty of bananas, four rats, four
fish, two hens and money. He/she also needs to feed Ifa
with plenty of bananas.

Ofun Roju o ba enikan wi

Jiji to ji, ekun omo ni nsun
Dia fun won ni’le Iragbiji
Ibi won gbe nfa’ri kodoro s’odun ile e won
Ebo ni won ni ki won waa se
Won gb’ebo, won ru’bo
Eni ti yoo j’ogede
Ko ka re’le Iragbiji
Ibi won gbe nfa’ri kodoro s’odun ile e won

Translation
Ofun roju did not concern herself with anyone
 When she woke up
She was lamenting her inability to beget a baby
Ifa’s message for the inhabitants of the household of Iragbiji
Where they shave their hair to celebrate their annual festival
They were advised to offer ebo
They complied
Those who wish to eat bananas
Let us go to the household of Iragbiji
Where they shave their hair to celebrate their annual festival

4. Ifa says that it foresees the ire of longevity for this person.
He/she however needs to be careful with being attacked with
either poison, acid or potent charms. There are three
different poisons or charms that had been prepared in
readiness for him/her. Ebo materials; one mature he-goat,

Ofun ro totooto awo ile Oniragbiji

Dia fun Lasinsokun, aremo Osin Owa
Igbati n be l’aarin ota meta
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Won ni e ma te mojo l’egun mo
E si tun nte mojo l’egun
Iwo Igbonngbon ti won fi nte mojo l’egun
O nbe l’oju ina ti n je ikarahun kerere-kerere

Translation
Ofun ro totooto the resident awo of Oniragbiji
 He cast Ifa for Lasinsokun the first child of Osin Owa
When he was in the midst of three enemies
He was advised to offer ebo
You were warned not to transgress again
But you continued to transgress
The charm made with deer horn that was prepared against
transgressors
Was still kept by the fire side
And was eating deep into the snail shell

5. Ifa advises a woman seeking for pregnancy to offer ebo. Ifa

says that her time to give birth to the baby is at hand. Ebo
materials, four guinea-fowls, four hens and money. She will
also need to feed Ifa with eight rats, eight fish and one
mature she-goat.

Ode are laa lu’gba Aje

E ma lu’gba Aje l’ojude baba a mi lo o
Dia fun Orosun
Omo asunkun s’ebo omo o
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ko pe, ko jinna
E ba ni ba jebutu omo

Translation
It is where trouble is that we beat the calabash of the witches
Do not beat the calabash of the witches pass the frontage of
my father’s house
 Ifa’s message for Orosun
She who was weeping while offering the ebo of childbearing
She was advised to offer ebo
She complied
Before long, not too far
Join us in the midst of many children

6. Ifa advises that there is the need to take good care of a child
there in order for him/her to live long on earth. There is also
the need to offer ebo for someone who is ill for him/her not to
die prematurely. If this person has not yet being initiated into
Ifa, there is the need to do so as urgently as possible. There
is also the need to prepare a lot of food and drink for people
to consume. Ebo materials; three roosters, three hens and
money. They need to feed Ifa with eight rats, eight fish, one
guinea-fowl and food.

A je rere a re
A je rere a re
Ope aje’kan yoku si’le d’omo eni
Dia fun Lata-niyo
Tii s’omo bibi inu Agbonniregun
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ifa ma ma je ki Lata-niyo o ku dandan
Ije’be awo kii ku boroboro

Translation
 Let us eat and move
Let us go to where we will eat
The holy palm will eat and reserve for its children
Ifa’s message for Lata-niyo (he who provide spices and salt
condiments)
The child of Agbonniregun
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Ifa please do not allow Lata-niyo to die prematurely
Does who consume the soup of awo do not die premature
death

7. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo in order to overcome

his/her enemies. The ebo materials there are three roosters,
three guinea-fowls one agogo, gong and money.

Ofun ro toto
Awo Agogo lo dia fun Agogo
Agogo nbe laarin ota
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ko pe, ko jinna
E wa ba ni l’aruuse ogun

Translation
Ofun ro totooto
The awo of Agogo
He cast IFa for Agogo
 When he was in the midst of enemies
He was advied to offer ebo
He complied
Before long, not too far
Join us where we offere bo to claim victory over enemy

8. Ifa says that it foresees the ire of success and prosperity

outside the locality of this person. The ebo materials are
eight guinea-fowls, eight pigeons and money. There is also
the need to feed Ifa with one big smoked catfish.

Aye
Aye
Aye
Dia fun Orunmila
Ifa ns’awo re’lu Oyinbo
Aye
Aye
Aye
Orunmila re’lu Oyinbo
E ba mi yo
E ba mi dupe

Translation
Aye
Aye
Aye
They cast Ifa for Orunmila
 When going on Ifa’s mission to the white man’s land
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Now, Aye
Aye
Aye
Orunnmila returned from the white man’s land
Come and rejoice with us
And come and do thanksgiving with us

9. Ifa says that this person plans to do something that is almost

impossible but with the help of Ifa and Obatala he/she will
succeed in doing it. Ifa also says that there is a woman
here who had three suitors and who is encouraging the three
suitors has her will be husband. There is the need for this
woman to offer ebo in order for her no to face disgrace in
what she is doing. Ebo materials; three roosters, three
guinea-fowls and money. There is the need to feed Ifa with
one she-goat and feed Obatala with 16 land snails.

Ofun ro toto awo Aye

Odumare to da Ile Aye
Ko nii f’idii re han enikankan lailai
Dia fun Oosanla Oseeremagbo
Ti yoo bi’mo obinrin kan soso
Ti yoo fi loko meta
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
 Ko pe, ko jinna
E waa ba ni ni wowo ire

Translation
Ofun ro totooto the awo of Aye
Olodumare who created the world
Will not reveal its secrets to anyone
Ifa’s message for Orisanla Oseeremagbo
Who will give birth to only one daughter
And would give her hand out to three different men
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Before long, not too far
Join us in the midst of all ire

10. Ifa warns that there is the need to offer ebo very
urgently where this Odu is revealed. Ifa says that there is a
joint project or material that people gather money together to
procure. This thing is going to land the group into a serious
melancholy that will make it difficult for them to have any joy
for a long time to come. The ebo material here is one
matured he-goat and money. They also needs to feed Ifa
with 16 rats, 16 fish and one mature she-goat.

Ofun r’oju kokooko

Dia fun Agbaagba mefa
Ti won nre’lu ibanuje
Eyi ti won o f’owo ra ibanuje wa’le
 Dia fun Ibanuje
Ti yoo d’ori agba k’odo
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
E wa ba ‘ni le Ibanuje lo o
Atawo, atisegun

Translation
Ofun wore a frown on his face
Ifa’s message for the six elders
When going to the land of melancholy
They are going to use their money to purchase sadness
into their homes
The same message was given to Ibanuje, Melancholy
Who would press down the head of the elders
They were advised to offer ebo
Both awo and herbalists
Please help us chase melancholy away
But awo and herbalist

11. Ifa says that it foresees joy and prosperity for two
people. Ifa says that the two people were born from a good
home and they were also well trained. The two of them
needs to offer ebo for their business to continue to progress.
Each of them needs to offer ebo with four pigeons, four
guinea-fowls, one bundle of white cloth and money. Each of
them also needs to feed Obalata with one guinea-fowls, 16
land snails, 16 ball of Efun and shea-butter. They also need
to feed their Ori with one duck each.

Ode are laa lu’gba Aje

E ma lu’gba aje l’ojude baba a mi lo o
Dia fun Olu-Ibiyo
Dia fun Olu-biire
Ebo ni won ni ki won waa se
Won gb’ebo, won ru’bo
Aye n ye Olu-Ibiyo
Aye n ye Olu-biire o

Translation
It is where trouble is that we beat the calabash of the
witches
Do not beat the calabash of the witches pass the
frontage of my father’s house
Ifa’s message for Olu-Ibiyo, he who was born to
celebrate
And also for Olu-biire, he who born with distinguished
background
They were asked to offer ebo
They complied
Life is prestigious for Olu-Ibiyo
And life is agreeable to Olu-biire
12. Ifa says that it foresees the ire of a compatible spouse
for this person. There is going to be joy, children and
accomplishment for the couple. Ebo materials, two hens,
four rats, four fish and money.

Osusu owo ab’enu l’apa kan

Dia fun Ofun
Ti yoo mu obuntun adugbo s’obinrin
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ko pe, ko jinna
E wa ba ni ni jebutu ire

Translation
The bunch of brooms with it mouth on one side
Ifa’s message for Ofun
Who would turn a spinster in his area to his wife
He was advise to offer ebo
He complied
Before long, not too far
Join us in the midst of ire

13. Ifa says that there is a man who is having a lot of

financial difficulties as at present. This man is going to meet
a woman who will eventually become his wife. The Ori of
this woman will turn his life around and the man will become
very successful and he will be known throughout the world.
Ebo materials; one mature he-goat, two pigeons, four rats,
four fish, shea butter and money. on this, Ifa says:

Ako’bel’ebe awo inu oko

Dia fun Akitan
To nbe l’oun nikan soso girogiro
To f’eyinti m’oju ekun sunrahun ire gbogbo
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
O si waa fi Olugbongbaga s’obinrin
Ko pe, ko jinna
Ire Ifa waa ya de tuturu
Nje ta lo gbe Olugbongaga ni’yawo?
Akitan gegere
Lo gbe Olugbongaga ni’yawo

Translation
Ako’bel’ebe the awo of the farm land
He cast IFa for Akitan the refuse dump hill
When he was alone and lonely
And he was lamenting his inability to get any of the ire
of life
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
And he married Olugbongaga mushroom as wife
Before long, not too far
All free gifts trooped in
Now who was the person who married Olugbongaga
mushroom as his wife
It was the refuse dump hill
 Who had married Olongbongaga mushroom as his wife

14. Ifa says that it foresee the ire of childbearing for a

woman looking for this blessing. Ifa assures this woman that
she will become a mother within one year. Ebo materials;
one hen, four rats, four fish and money. The woman needs
to feed her Ori with one hen. Before feeding her Ori, this
woman needs to paint her right eye with Efun and paint her
left eye with Osun. After doing this, she will now feed her
Ori.

Ekuro oju ona lo f’ara jo’kin

Bee ni ko r’eje mu bi ikin
Dia fun Ofun-Olosun
Omo af’efun s’oju sunkun omo
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ko pe, ko jinna
E wa ba ni ni jebutu omo

Translation
The palm-kernel by the road side looks like Ikin
But it does not get blood to consume like Ikin
Ifa’s message for Ofun-Olosun
She who painted her face with Efun in lamentation of
her childlessness
She was advised to offer ebo
She complied
 Before long, not too far
Join us in the midst of many children

15. Ifa says that this person has not direction as at now,
there is the need for him/her to offer ebo and feed Oosa in
order for him/her to get his/her bearing. Ebo materials; three
pigeons, three roosters and money. He/she also needs to
feed Obatala as appropriate but he/she needs to add at least
one Ikodide, parrot feather to what he/she will use to feed
Obatala.

Ofun r’oju totooto y’eke otita

Dia fun Ojuro, Iya Efure
Ti nlo ree ba Olokun p’esan Odun
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
Ki ona isina o ma baa baa
O ko’ti ogbonyin s’ebo
A ma ma ri Ojuro o
Ojuro de, Ojuro
A ma ma ri Ojuro o
Ojuro o, Ojuro

Translation
Ofun r’oju totooto y’eke otita
Ifa’s message for Ojuro the mother of Efure
When going to Olokun in order to celebrate Olokun’s
annual festival
She was advised to offer ebo
 In order her not to miss her direction
She refused to offer ebo
Now we cannot find Ojuro
Ojuro de, ojuro
She then went to offer ebo
We have now found Ojuro
Ojuro o, ojuro

16. Ifa warns this person not to betray the trust reposed in
him/her especially if he/she is a doctor, consultant, healer,
herbalist or spiritualist. If this person had betrayed those
who have confidence in him/her. There is the need to stop
such act forthwith and offer ebo with one mature she-goat,
some of his/her dresses and money. There is also someone
who is traveling outside is locality on business. This person
needs to be careful not to meet with disasters where he/she
is going. Ebo materials; one female sheep, some of his/her
dresses and money.

Sofe awo Ewi

Dia fun Ewi
To si tun nba aya re sun
Arinnako awo Ofa
Dia fun Ewi
Eyi to ru’bo ru’bo
Ti etutu re ko gba
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
 Arinnako o ma seun o
Arinnako o mo s’eniyan
Iwo lo o je ki Sofe Ewi o d’ebo o
Arinnako o ma seun o

Translation
Sofe the awo of Ewi
He cast Ifa for Ewi
And was also making love to his wife
All what he was doing for Ewi did not work
Arinnako the awo of Ofa
He cast Ifa for Ewi
When Ewi had offered several ebo
And none materialized
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Arinnako I am very grateful to you
Arinnako you are a complete gentleman
You are the one who did not allow Sofe to become and
ebo material
Arinnako I am very grateful to you

Aboru Aboye.
 AFFILIATED ORISA/IRUNMOLE OF OFUN IROSUN
1. Ifa - for wisdom, understanding, joy, elevation, contentment
and general wellbeing
2. Ori – for fulfillment of destiny, elevation, success, self
actualization and contentment.
3. Esu-Odara – for guidance, victory, direction and success,
elevation and leadership
4. Ogun – for success, victory, guidance, protection,
leadership, progress, sanctuary, elevation, and general
wellbeing
5. Sango – for success, peace of mind, comfort, and progress
6. Obatala – for direction, success, leadership and general
wellbeing
7. Egbe – for wealth, prosperity, authority, leadership,
elevation, progress, protection from ailments and overall
wellbeing

TABOOS OF OFUN IROSUN

1. Must never consume excessive alcohol – to the wrath of
Obatala, unconsummated fortune, failure and regrets
2. Must never wear red or black dresses – to avoid the problem
of unconsummated fortune, failure and regret
3. Must never wear any dress design with bird’s image – to
avoid the problem of incessant illness
4. Must never betray the confidence reposed in him/her – to
avoid the problem of unconsummated fortune and
everlasting regrets
 5. (for a man) must never marry a fair skinned woman – to
avoid incessant trouble, restlessness, anxiety, and regret

POSSIBLE PROFESSIONS OF OFUN IROSUN

1. Ifa/Orisa Priest/Priestess
2. Medicine, pharmacy, nursing, orthopedic medicine, herbal
healing, and general medical and paramedical practice
3. Announcer, presenter, entertainer, comedian, story teller,
4. Trading and general merchandise

POSSIBLE NAMES OF OFUN IROSUN

MALE
1. Lataniyo – he who has pepper and salt to prepare food
2. Oluibiyo – he was born in the midst of joy
3. Olubiire – he who was born in a distinguished home

FEMALE
1. Oluibiyo – she was born in the midst of joy
2. Olubiire – she who was born in a distinguished home
3. Ifakemi – Ifa takes good care of me

Aboru Aboye
Solagbade Popoola
Lagos, Nigeria
October, 2011.