2023 World Ifá Òrìşà Festival : Preambles By Oluwo (Dr) Şolágbádè Popoólá
Preamble
The Pilgrimage for this year took a new turn. The Pilgims who attended this year’s event was unprecedented. So far, we recorded the highest number of Pilgrims. Also, people came from Rep Du Benin, Rep Du Togo, Cote d’Ivoire, Yoruba people from Gambia were in attendance. Also in attendance were Pilgrims from USA, Venezuela, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, etc. Those who could not attend physically sent their various Ifa messages on Ogunda Ose. Messages came from Brasil, Cuba, Argentina, Spain, Germany, Ecuardo, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbedos, Jamaica etc. It was truly a Pilgrimage and Festival of World dimension. It is completely beyond the shores of Yoruba land!!!
Health
Right from the 20th of May when all Pilgrims converged at Ado Ekiti, our Medical teams were busy attending to the medical needs of the people, both Pilgrims and indigenes of the communities that we went to. The health of the people is one of our major priorities.
Transportation and Logistics:
Because there were more Pilgrims who attended this year’s Festival and Pilgrimage, there were more vehicles which conveyed the Pilgrims to the various Holy Sites. Everything went smoothly, all thanks to the Green Circle International and the Ekiti State Ministry of Arts and Culture. The Director of Arts and Culture deserves our special mention. His diligence made everyting stress free for us throughout the 9-day period.
Our thanks and gratitude go to all the Royal Fathers who stood by us throughout the Pilgrimage period.
Our thanks also go to His Exellency, the Governor of Ekiti State who graciously released Oke Igeti, the home of Orunmila to us. Not only that, the Governor promises to develop Oke Igeti to Holy site of International standard. The International Council For Ifa Religion will forever be grateful to you sir. I enjoin all Ifa devotees throughout the world to please remember the Governor of Ekiti State in your daily prayers. Ase!!!
In view of this heartwarming development, i enjoin all devotees throughout the world to come and see the seats of Orunmila-In-Council; the misterious water that Orunmila was using to initiate and heal people; the wonder Opon Ifa that Orunmila was using for consultation at Oke Igeti. This Opon Ifa is made of quartz stone. Come and see the Ope Awonyin that Orunmila was using; come and marvel at the Irosun trees that produce iyerosun powder for Orunmila and his Awo. In short, come and see Ifa wonder at Oke Igeti!!!
All these become possible through the grace of the Governor and our Royal Fathers, especially the Ewi of Ado.
E JE KI A FI IBA FUN ORUNMILA
NITORI O JE ASIWAJU RERE!!!
WORLD IFA CONSULTATION AT THE FOOT OF OKE IGETI, ADO EKITI ON OJO ABA META, SATURDAY, MAY 27, 2023.
Elders in 17 countries were present for the World Annual Ifa Consultation in Oke Igeti. Eleven countries physically gave messages on Oke Igeti while eight other countries sent their messages via internet and other social media.
The Odu that was revealed during consultation is Ogunda’See, Ogunda Ose. Ifa came with the IRE of cool prosperity for all devotees in the next 12 months and beyond.
For this reason, all Ifa and Orisa Temples need to feed Ifa with one white pigeon each. Each temple also needs to feed each Orisa in the Temple with one eku emo, brown rat. If there are 20 Orisa in a particular Temple, there is the need to procure 20 eku emo and give one to each Orisa in that Temple.
Each member also need to procure six catfish, three to feed Ori and three to feed Ifa.
For those who are born by this Odu during Ikosedaye or Itenifa, there is the need to feed Ifa with one eku emo, apart from the materials mentioned above.
MAIN MESSAGES OF OGUNDA OSE FOR THE YEAR 2023/2024
- Ifa says that all Temples around the world will be blessed with success and prosperity. Ifa says that all Temples shall also be blessed with free gifts that will change our lives for good.
Ifa advises each Temple to offer ebo with 4 hens, 16 pigeons and money. There is also the need to feed Ewiri, the blacksmith’s anvil as recommended by Ifa. On this Ifa says:
Ogunda’see ni o m’ese oyun
A o m’ese osika l’ona
Dia fun Ewiri
Ti yoo maa f’enu re fa ifa wo’le
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ko pe, ko jinna
E waa ba’ni ni jebutu ire
TRANSLATION :
Ogunda’see does not know the footprint of a pregnant woman
We cannot identify the footprint of a wicked person on the road
Ifa’s message for Ewiri, the Anvil
Who will use his mouth to attract free gifts to his home
He was advised to offer ebo
He complies
Before long, and not too far
Join us in the midst of all ire of life
- Ifa says that apart from feeding Ewiri, the Anvil, there is equally the need for all Temples to procure sekere made with cowries. This sekere is to be played regularly in all Temples. Doing so will attract wealth and prosperity into our Temples and all members will benefit from the grace of the Divinities. On this, Ifa says:
Ogunda Sense
Babalawo Sekere lo dia fun Sekere
Ti n s’awo re’lu il’Aje
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Nje Sekere ma rin, maa yan
Ara a re l’okun
Ara a re l’Aje gbe n so
TRANSLATION :
Ogunda Sense
Ifa cast for Sekere
When going to the land of prosperity
She was advised to offer ebo
She complied
Sekere walk and match majestically
Your body is filled with Okun beads
Your body germinates wealth and prosperity
- Ifa says that even though success and prosperity are guaranteed for members of all Temples this year, Ifa however warns all men never to maltreat their spouses for any reason whatsoever. Ifa also advises all women never to provoke their spouses. Ifa says that women in the Temples will be protected and blessed by Orunmila this year. What all women need to do is to support, assist encourage and bless their men to succeed.
Ifa advises each Temple to offer ebo with 4 rats, 4 fish, 4 pigeons, 4 hens, 4 guinea fowls, 4 roosters and money in the multiples of four. There is also the need for each Temple to feed Ifa with a mature she goat. On this, Ifa says;
Ewekewe inu igbe okan soso ni n so
Dia fun Ifajinrin
Ti n s’omo bibi inu Agbonniregun
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
E ma na ‘Fajinrin aya Awo
E ma na ‘Fajinrin aya Awo
Eeyan to ba na ‘Fajinrin
Yoo ri’ja Ifa
E ma na ‘Fajinrin aya Awo
TRANSLATION :
All mysterious leaves in the forest germinate only one
Ifa’s message for Ifajinrin
The child of Agbonniregun
She was advised to offer ebo
She complied
Do not maltreat ‘Fajinrin, the wife of Awo
Do not beat ‘Fajinrin, the wife of Awo
The person who maltreats ‘Fajinrin
Will face the wrath of Ifa
Do not maltreat ‘Fajinrin, the wife of Awo
- Ifa assures all devotees that they will be protected against all forms of violent or untimely death. Ifa says that no matter how dire the situation may be, they will be protected and spared. Ifa advises all Temple members to make Orunmila their sanctuary. Each Temple is advised to offer ebo with one mature he goat, lead and money and feed Ifa with one mature she goat.
Orunmila wi o m’oju jo emere
Emi naa wi, mo lo m’oju jo emere
Orunmila ni omo Ogun to m’oju jo emere
To dabi wipe yoo kuu
Orunmila ni ko nii ku
Orunmila wi o lo m’oju jo emere
Emi naa wi, mo lo m’oju jo emere
Orunmila ni omo Ija to m’oju jo emere
To dabi wipe yoo kuu
Orunmila ni ko nii ku
Orunmila wi o lo m’oju jo emere
Emi naa wi, mo lo m’oju jo emere
Orunmila ni omo Osoosi to m’oju jo emere
To dabi wipe yoo kuu
Orunmila ni ko nii ku
Orunmila wii, o lo m’oju jo emere
Emi naa wi, mo lo m’oju jo emere
Orunmila ni omo oun to m’oju jo emere
To dabi wipe yoo kuu
Orunmila ni ko nii ku
Orunmila ni bo ba se bi ise omo toun ba ni
Oje kii ku l’emere
Sunmunu, omo oje a d’agba
TRANSLATION :
Orunmila declares that he looks like someone destined to die young
I chorus that he looks like someone destined to die young
Orunmila says that the child of Ogun who appears like someone destined to die young
Orunmila says that he will not die young
Orunmila declares that he looks like someone destined to die young
I chorus that he looks like someone destined to die young
Orunmila says that the child of Ija who appears like someone destined to die young
Orunmila says that he will not die young
Orunmila declares that he looks like someone destined to die young
I chorus that he looks like someone destined to die young
Orunmils says that the child of Osoosi who appears like someone destined to die young
Orunmila says that he will not die young
Orunmila declares that he looks like someone destined to die young
I chorus that he looks like someone destined to die young
Orunmila says that the child of Agbonniregun who appears like someone destined to die young
Orunmila says that he will not die young
Orunmila declares that the lead does not die young
The child of oje, lead is bound to enjoy long life
- Ifa says that Temple members looking for the blessing of the fruit of the womb shall be blessed according to their hearts desire. Ifa advises those looking for the fruit of the womb to offer ebo with 4 rats, 4 fish, 2 hens one she goat and money. Out of these ebo materials, 2 rats, 2 fish and one hen will be used to feed Ifa. On this, Ifa says:
Orunmila wi o da’see
Mi o da’see Bara a mi Agbonniregun
Orunmila wi eyi to da’see si’kun omo eku
Oyun lo maa fi ni
Omo lo maa fi bi
Orunmila wi o da’see
Mi o da’see Bara a mi Agbonniregun
Orunmila ni eyi to da’see si’kun omo eja
Oyun lo maa fi ni
Omo lo maa fi bi
Orunmila wi o da’see
Mi o da’see Baraa mi Agbonniregun
Orunmila wi eyi to da’see si’kun omo eye
Oyun lo maa fi ni
Omo lo maa fi bi
Orunmila wi o da’see
Mi o da’see Bara a mi Agbonniregun
Orunmila wi eyi to da’see si’kun omo eran
Oyun lo maa fi ni
Omo lo maa fi bi
Orunmila wi o lo da’see
Mi o da’see Bara a mi Agbonniregun
Orunmila wi eyi to da’see si’kun Apetebi aya Akapo toun
Oyun lo maa fi ni
Omo lo maa fi bi
TRANSLATION :
Orunmila declares the menstral fluid is no longer flowing
I chorus that it in no longer flowing, Agbonniregun my father
Orunmila says that the fluid that ceases to flow in the womb of the rat
It will lead to pregnancy
The outcome will be babies
Orunmila declares that the menstrual fluid is no longer flowing
I chorus that it is no longer flowing Agbonniregun my father
Orunmila says that the menstrual fluid that ceases to flow in the womb of the fish
It will become pregnancy
The outcome will be babies
Orunmila declares that the menstrual fluid is no longer flowing
I chorus that it is no longer flowing Agbonniregun my father
Orunmila says that the menstrual fluid that ceases to flow in the womb of the bird
It will become pregnancy
The outcome will be babies
Orunmila declares that the menstrual fluid os no longer flowing
I chorus that it is no longer flowing Agbonniregun my father
Orunmila says that the menstrual fluid that ceases to flow
It will become pregnancy
The outcome will be babies
Orunmila declares that the menstrual fluid is no longer flowing
I chorus that it is no longer flowing Agbonniregun my father
Orunmila says that the menstrual fluid that ceases to flow in the womb of the beast
It will become pregnancy
The outcome will be babies
Orunmila declares that the menstrual fluid is no longer flowing
I chorus that it is no longer flowing Agbonniregun my father
Orunmila says that the menstrual fluid that ceases to flow in the womb of Apetebi the wife of my Akapo
It will become pregnancy
The outcome will be babies
- Ifa assures all devotees that they will be protected against untimely death, especially the type that affects multitudes. Ifa warns that all devotees needs to avoid the consumption of mushrooms of any kind in the next 12 months.
Ifa advises each Temple to offer ebo with one mature he goat and plenty of different mushrooms. On this, Ifa says:
Gagamaniwa
Dia fun orunlojo esun
A bu fun Etipatiro
Won ni ki won ru’bo
Ki won ma baa ku iku ajoku
Etipatiro nikan lo nbe leyin to n s’ebo
Nje gbo esun lo n ku
Etipatiro nikan ni kii ba won ku iku ajoku
TRANSLATION :
Gagamaniwa
He cast ifa for 165 different mushrooms
And also for Etipatiro
They were advised to offer ebo
For them not to experience death in multitudes
Only Etipatiro complied and offered ebo
All mushrooms die
Only Etipatiro was spared
- Ifa says that Ifa and Orisa Temples and their devotees will be blessed with success, good luck, prosperity and longevity.
Ifa advises each Temple to offer ebo with one he goat, one she goat and money. There is also the need to feed Ogun with one rooster, roasted corn, roasted yams and palm oil. On this, Ifa says:
Ewu l’ori arugbo
Kasan l’orun aj’ewa
Akutapa okete
Dia fun Olori-Ire
Tii s’omo Ogunda Ose
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Gunnugun kii ku l’ewe
Kangere, ma d’agba ma d’arugbo, kangere
Akalamagbo won kii ku l’ewe
Kangere, ma d’agba ma d’arugbo, kangere
TRANSLATION :
Grey hair fills the head of an aged person
Veins appear round the neck of beans consumer
When big rat dies, its limbs are stretched before it is smoked
Ifa’s messages for Olori-Ire, the Lucky One
The offspring of Ogunda Ose
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
The vulture never dies young
I will live to my old age
And Akalamagbo vulture never dies young
I will live to my old age
- Ifa says that Ifa and Orisa devotees throughout the world will be blessed with all ire of life. Ifa however warns that we need to be contented with the blessings that Olodumare has given to us. We must not be greedy; we must not cheat; we must not tell lies and we must not be diabolic in all our undertakings in life
Ifa advises each Temple to offer ebo with one he goat, one she goat, four pigeons and money. There us also the need to feed Ifa with one she goat. On this ifa says :
Apaadi to d’oju de ogiri
T’ogiri nii se
Dia fun Orunmila
Baba n sunkun oun o ri’re pe
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Nje ti’nu-t’eyin mi re e o
Labalaba kii s’ede
Ti’nu-t’eyin mi re e o
TRANSLATION :
Any potsherd that faces the wall
Belongs to the wall
Ifa’s message for Orunmila
When lamenting and complaining his inability to have all ire of life
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
I harbor no secret anywhere
The butterfly harbors no diabolical plan
This is me in and out
- Ifa warns all devotees not to be going out in the dead of the night. All Temple leaders and administrators need to warn all their members to desist from going out in the night. It is to protect members from danger.
Ifa advises each Temple to offer ebo with one he goat three guinea fowls and money. On this, Ifa says:
Alapandede nii ko si’le ana a re koro
Oko eni nii wo’le to’ni
Dia fun Oru
Ti n loo gbe Olowo n’iyawo
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O ko’ti ogbonyin s’ebo
Nje Oru o ma m’Olowo
Ifa k’eni ma rin l’oru
TRANSLATION :
The bat flies into its mother’s nest quietly
One’s husband is he who has the right to enter one’s room
Ifa’s message for Oru, the Dead of the Night
When going to marry Olowo as wife
He was advised to offer ebo
He failed to comply
The dead of the night has no respect for any honorable person
Ifa warns all not to go out at night
- Ifa advises all devotees to take very good care of their hygiene. They need to eat healthy meals. This will help chase ailments away from all members. There is the need for Temple leaders to lay emphasis on personal and enviromental hygiene to members of their congregations.
Ebo materials here are one he goat, three guinea fowls and money. Special akose can also be prepared for members suffering from any ailment
Ogunda-see o m’ese oyun
Aba o m’ese onde
Oosa gbagbe, ko la’se e pepeye
A ti nba won rin
A o mo’nu u won
A o m’eke
A n b’eke l’owo
Dia fun Olofin
Won ni ko ru’bo
Ki arun-un kange-kange o ma baa se e
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ipepe la mu sin’ra
Agbon la fi gb’arun danu
TRANSLATION:
Ogunda Ose cannot detected the footprint of a pregnant woman
The chain cannot detect the legs of its captive
Orisa forgot to separate the toes of a duck
We are moving with them
We do not know their mind
We do not know the liar
We are shaking hands with cheats
Ifa’s messages for Olofin
When he was advised to offer ebo
In order to avoid being inflicted with ailments
He complied
We have used strong barks to strengthen our body
And used basket to chase ailments away
- Ifa says that there is the need for all Temples to offer ebo for the protection of the young ones in the Temples against untimely death and calamity.
Ebo materials here are one completely black she goat, one completely black female sheep and one completely black hen. These materials will be used to feed Iroko tree. On this, Ifa says:
Okun ya di’na
O mi lengbe sihin-in
O mi lengbe sohun-un
Dia fun Iya Irenre-Molode
Ti yoo ma f’omo re da’jo
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Ewure dudu mo mu bo Iroko
Ki’ku o ma pa Irenre-Molode omo o mi o
Aguntan dudu mo mu bo Iroko
Ki’ku o ma pa Irenre-Molode omo o mi o
Adie okoko dudu momu bo Iroko
Ki’ku o ma pa Irenre-Molode omo o mi o
TRANSLATION :
The sea overflows its bank
It flows to this side
And flows majestically to the other side
Ifa’s message for the mother of Irenre-Molode
Who had been losing herchildren to death
She was advised to offer ebo
She complied
A black she goat i have procured to feed Iroko
May death not snatch away Irenre-Molode my child
A black ewe i have brought to feed Iroko
May death not take away Irenre-Molode my baby
I have brought a black hen to propitiate Iroko
May death spare the life of Irenre-Molode my child
- Ifa warns all devotees not to inflict pain on those who had once helped them in one way or the other. Members must never pay good deeds with evil. Not heeding this warning may lead to serious repercaution for the culprit
Ebo materials here are three he goats and money. On this, Ifa says:
Oka lo m’ori jo ade
Okuuku lo fi fifa jo ere
Dia fun Ogun
Ti a bi l’ode Ire
Ti won o ja a lo wo ni’luu Ibese
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
Oore waa d’ese n’Ibese
Oore d’ese
Eyin ara Ibese
E ma ma s’oore mo o
Oore d’ese n’Ibese o
TRANSLATION:
The head of a cobra resembles a crown
The cloth weaver’s box drags like a python
Ifa’s message for Ogun
Who was born at Ire town
And was trained in Ibese land
He was advised to offer ebo
Good deeds has turned to a sin in Ibese town
Benevolence has become a sin
Inhabitants of Ibese
Dont display benevolence anymore
Good deed has become a sin in Ibese town
AFFILIATED IRUNMOLE AND ORISA OF OGUNDA OSE
- Ifa
- Ori
- Esu Odara
- Ogun
- Egungun
- Egbe
- Sango
- Osun
- Orisa Oko
- Iroko
TABOOS OF OGUNDA OSE
- Must never kill or eat a snake
- Must never deny responsibility over pregnancy issue
- Must never pay good deeds with evil
- Must never eat mushrooms
- Must never wear black or red dress
- Must never go out at night
- Must never cheat, lie or be diabolical
- Must never snatch another person’s spouse or lover
- Must never give false promises
- Must never fail to take care of personal hygiene
ABORU ABOYE
Solagbade Popoola, ficssmn
President, International Council For Ifa Religion
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