Òkè Olota 2020/21: Èjì ogbè reveal as New year's odu, assures all-rounder goodness
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The 2020/21 Annual World Pilgrimage at Òkè Olota was observed virtually due to Cod-vid 19 crisis and some other reasons proffered by the International Council of IFÁ Religion (ICIR).
The supposed to be eight days Pilgrimage, came out with sacred messages from the Holy odu Eji-ogbe which is accompanied by ire Ayika (all-rounder goodness) to the pilgrims and other practitioners, temples across globe.
The total number of 16 countries served as mouthpieces for the dissemination of the scared messages.
See full message here-under
MESSAGES OF IFA OF THE YEAR YEAR 2020/2021 REVEALED AT OKE OLOTA IN ADO EKITI ON THE 31st OF MAY 2020.
The Odu revealed is Eji Ogbe
Ifa comes with Ire Gbogbo Ayika Iwa
Ifa says that Obatala will manifest the ire.
In this wise, all Ifa/Orisa Temples are enjoined to feed Obatala with 16 land snails and four Obi each. They are also advised to add a little honey and 16 efun to their Obatala pots. All Temples shall have cause to celebrate all ire of life this year
In the same vein, all those born by this Odu either during initiation or Ikosedaye are to do the same as stated above.
MAIN MESSAGES OF IFA IN EJI OGBE
1. Ifa says that there is the need for all Temples and Shrines all over the world to offer ebo in order for Orunmila himself to come to our rescue. Ifa says that the principalities of Iku, Death, Arun, Affliction, Ejo, Contention and Ofo, Loss have taken over the land. Not only that, they had also chased all human beings away from the land and the farm. All humans are scared and are peeping through the doors, windows and crevices of their homes for fear of the unknown. Ifa says that all these fears shall be totally incapacitated.
Ifa advises each Temple or Shrine to offer ebo with a mature he goat, two guinea fowls and money. Ifa also says that the Temples and Shrines also need to feed Ifa with mashed yam and epo. They also need to feed Obaluaye with the same mashed yam and epo. On this, Ifa says:
Erin ja
Erin o j'oluso
Agbo momo ja
Won mu u so l'Oja Ejigbomekun
Dia fun Okookanlenu Irunmole
Nijo ti Iku gba'le gb'odo
To si gb'oko mo won l'owo
Ebo ni won ni ki won waa se
Erin ja
Erin o j'oluso
Agbo momo ja
Won mu u so l'Oja Ejigbomekun
Dia fun Orunmila
Baba maa je Onimogba Omo araaye
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb'ebo, o ru'bo
Nje gba mi ki n r'aaye
Agba'ni
Gba mi ki n r'aaye
Agba'ni
Gba mi l'owo Iku
K'Iku o ma lee pa mi
Agba'ni
Gba mi ki n r'aaye
Agba'ni
Gba mi ki Arun I ma lee se mi
Agba'ni
Gba mi ki n r'aaye
Agba'ni
Gba mi ki Gbogbo Ajogun o ma lee se mi
Agba'ni
Gba mi ki n r'aaye
Agba'ni
Translation
When the elephant broke loose
There was no one to restrain it
But when the ram broke loose
It was easily restrained at Ejigbomekun Market
Ifa's message for the 401 Irunmole
When Death took over the home and the stream
And even the farm from them
They were advised to offer ebo
When the elephant broke loose
There was no one to restrain it
But when the ram broke loose
It was easily restrained at Ejigbomekun market
Ifa's message for Orunmila
When going to become the Rescuer of human beings
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Please rescue me for me to have opportunities
The Rescuer
Rescue me for me to have opportunities
The Rescuer
Rescue me from Death
Let Death have no power to kill me
The Rescuer
Rescue me for me to have opportunities
The Rescuer
Rescue me for ailment not to have power to afflict me
The Rescuer
Rescue me for me to have opportunities
The Rescuer
Rescue me for all evil principalities not to have power over me
The Rescuer
Rescue me for me to have opportunities
The Rescuer
This stanza was recited in different ways and the messages were given from different angles and by different people in Nigeria, Rep du Benin, Venezuela, Mexico, Chile, Trinidad and Tobago, Colombia, Brazil and Cote d'Ivoire
2. Ifa says that Orunmila is prepared to convert Iku, Death to Owo, Wealth, and convert Affliction, Arun to Spouse, and convert Contention, Ejo, to Omo, Children and convert Ofo, Loss to Ogbo, Longevity for all Ifa/Orisa devotees.
At the same time, Ifa warns that even though these principalities will be incapacitated, this does not mean that they are no longer available or in existence. There is the need for us to take all necessary precautions to ensure that they are not released from where they had been incarcerated.
Ifa says that anyone pursuing wealth without moderation or scruples is looking for untimely death; those who are after the pleasures derivable from the flesh of the opposite sex are looking for afflictions; those looking for kids are bound to engage in unending contentions; and those who want to live long and grow very old are bound to experience series of losses.
Ifa advises each Temple or Shrine to offer ebo with four guinea fowls, four pigeons and money. The ebo will be offered inside four ebo plates and will be placed in the four corners of each Temple or Shrine. It may also be placed in each community where there are many Ifa/Orisa devotees.
After this, each Temple, Shrine or Community needs to procure four Obi, kolanuts, four orogbo, bitter kolas and four ataare, alligator peppers. These items will be taken to the center of the four crossroads. One obi, orogbo and ataare will be thrown to the east, another one each will be thrown to the north, another one each to the west while the last ones will be thrown to the south. The person who went to throw these seeds will then return home without looking backwards.
One this, Ifa says:
Otootootoo
Otootootoo
Otooto laa ko'le
Otooto laa gbe'nu u re
Ogbon ti a fi n ko'le
Ko to eyi ti a fi n gbe inu u re
Dia fun Orunmila
Nijo ti Ajogun do ti won l'Otu Ife
Baba le won titi
Won o lo
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb'ebo, o ru'bo
Nje Iku lo ni owo
Arun lo ni obinrin
Ejo lo ni Omo
Ofo lo ni Ogbo
Ero Ipo, ero Ofa
E waa ba wa ni wowo ire Gbogbo
Translation
Otootootoo
Oroorooroo
Separately do we construct our houses
And separately do we live in the houses
The wisdom we use in constructing a house
Is not as profound as the wisdom that we apply in living in the house
Ifa's message for Orunmila
When evil principalities overwhelmed the inhabitants of Otu Ife
He chased them continuously
But they refused to go
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Behold, Death *owns* wealth
Affliction owns men/women of the opposite sex
Contention owns children
And Loss owns longevity
Travelers to Ipo and Ota towns
Join us in the midst of all ire of life
This stanza was recited in different ways and the messages were delivered in different forms in Nigeria, Venezuela, Mexico, Cuba, Brazil, Chile and Cote *d'Ivoire*
3. Ifa says that most of the people who we associate with are half human, half animal. Ifa warns that they will certainly disappoint us. We need not regret associating with them. Ifa says that all we need to do is to find ways and means of associating with them without friction or conflicts. Ifa says that if they do what disappoints us, we need to understand that they could not do any better. We are not expected show to anger or regret.
Ifa advises the leadership of each Temple, Shrine or Community to offer ebo with two roosters and money. They also need to feed Ifa with two rats and two fish.
On this, Ifa says:
Ojumo mo
Olowo gb'owo
Jagunjagun a maa gb'apata Ogun
Iranwu a gbe Keke owu
Onhun'so a bere gb'aasa ni’le
T'alagbede ba ji
A gbe gbongungbongun wa'gbede
Dia fun Orunmila
Baba n t'Ikole orun no wa s'Ikole aye
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb'ebo ni'be, o ru'bo
Nje Orunmila ma bi'nu
Ifa ko o ma ma r'edun
Ase'gi s'eniyan, ase'gi se sigidi n lo ba to
Orunmila ma bi'nu o
Baba ki o ma ma r'edun
Ase’gi s’eeyan n lo ba to o
Translation:
When the day breaks
Merchants go to mind their businesses
Warriors carry their arms and ammunitions
And wool spinners carry their instruments
Those knitting clothes will face their businesses
When the blacksmith wakes up
He will carry metals into his smithery
Ifa's message for Orunmila
When coming from heaven to earth
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Orunmila please do not be angry
Do not consider your painful experiences
You are in the midst of half humans, half animals
Orunmila do not be angry
And do not mind your painful experiences
You are in the midst of half humans, half woods
This stanza and associated messages came from Awo from Nigeria, USA, Venezuela, UK, Chile and Cuba.
4. Ifa says that all steps that we take this year will lead to prestige and honour for us. Ifa assures us that we shall have cause to roll out the drums to celebrate our success and achievements. Ifa says that in spite of all the uncertainties in this world, ours shall be success story. All Temples, Shrines and Communities need to place all their hopes and aspirations on Orunmila. We shall not be disappointed.
Ifa advises each Temple, Shrine and Community to offer ebo with two pigeons, two ducks and money. There is also the need to feed Ifa with two rats and two fish.
On this, Ifa says
Olalekun
Omininkun
Oro kun-kun-kun l'Okun
Erin ni o yaa pada kun
Omo eni o se'di bebere
Ka f'ileke si idi Omo elomiran
Omo eni l'omo eni n je
Dia f'Agbe
Ti yoo t'ori Omo re
Ti yoo lo re e d'aro
Dia fun Aluko
Ti yoo t'ori Omo re
Ti yoo lo re e k'osun
Dia fun Odidere
Ti yoo t’ori omo re
Ti yoo re'ko
Dia fun Lekeelekee
Ti yoo t’ori omo re m'ala funfun
Dia fun Orunmila
Yoo t'ori omo re
Yoo te'le aye do
Olowo oun gbogbo eye ni
Agbe t'ori omo re
O lo re e d’aro
Olowo oun gbogbo eye ni
Aluko t'ori omo re
O lo re e k'osun
Olowo oun gbogbo eye ni
Odidere t'ori omo re
O lo re e k'epo
Olowo oun gbogbo eye ni
Lekeelekee t'ori omo re
O lo re e m'ala funfun
Olowo oun gbogbo eye ni
Orunmila t'ori omo re
O lo re e te'le aye do
Olowo oun gbogbo eye ni
Translation
Olalekun
And Omininkun
And Oro kun-kun-kun in the ocean
It is not easy to dissect an elephant
One's daughter will not have a broad waist
For one to adorn the waist of another person's daughter with beads
One's child is one's child
Ifa's message for Agbe, The Blue touraco
When going because of her child
To prepare the dye
Ifa's message for Aluko, the Maroon touraco
When going because of her child
To prepare camwood
Ifa's message for Odidere, the African Grey parrot
When going because of her child
To prepare the palm oil
Ifa's message for Lekeelekee, the Egret
When going because of her child
To prepare the native chalk
Ifa's message for Orunmila
When going because of his children
To establish the world
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
All things are for prestige and honour
Agbe went to prepare the dye because of her child
All things are for prestige and honour
Aluko went to prepare camwood because of her child
All things are for prestige and honour
Odidere went to prepare palm oil because of her child
All things are for prestige and honour
Lekeelekee went to prepare native chalk because of her child
All things are for prestige and honour
Orunmila came to establish the world because of his children
All things are for prestige and honour
This stanza and subsequent messages came from Nigeria, Trinidad and Tobago, Cuba, Venezuela and USA
5. Ifa says that there are too many crises the world over. Ifa however warns that the situation must not be allowed to degenerate into chaos or disaster during our own time. Consequent upon this warning, all Temples, Shrines and Communities must, as a matter of course find alternative means to confrontation, violence and/or death in addressing fundamental rights, inequalities, differences and/of injustices that are prevalent in the world.
Ifa advises each Temple, Shrine or Community to offer ebo with one female sheep and money.
On this, Ifa says:
Warawara ma ja
Dia fun Orunmila
To ni ko nii t'owo oun baje
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
Ifa ma jee ko t'owo emi baje o
Warawara ma ja
Translation
Do not fight or show aggression
Ifa's message for Orunmila
When he declared that the world will never spoil in his hand
He was advised to offer ebo
Ifa please do not let it spoil in my hand
Do not fight or show aggression
This stanza and message came from Awo from Nigeria, Rep du Benin, Brasil and United Kingdom
6. Ifa says that there is the need for all Temples, Shrines and Communities to be mindful of negative public opinion against Ifa/Orisa individuals and groups. This is the more reason why all our activities and undertakings must be above board. Ifa warns all Ifa Orisa devotees never to do anything that is against the law or mores of the communities where they live. They must never engage in anything that will stain them or ruin their reputation.
Ifa advises the leadership of each Temple, Shrine or Community to offer ebo with one he goat and money. They also need to live above board and must be seen to be doing so.
Ogbo adie nii se akitan yee-yee-yee
Dia fun Olofin Ija-Eniyan-Soro
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru'bo
Nje bi a ba be Egungun
Egungun a gbo
Bi a ba be Orisa
Orisa a gba
Bi a ba be Olorun Oba
A si da'ri jin'ni
Bi a ba be Omo Eniyan
Awon nikan ni kii gbo
Emi lo soro?
Omo Eniyan lo soro
Omo Eniyan
Translation
A mature hen is it that scatters the refuse dump hill
Ifa cast for Olofin, human contention is tough and delicate
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
If we beg Egungun for forgiveness
Egungun will heed our plea
If we beg Orisa
Orisa will accept our plea
If we beg God Almighty
He will forgive us
If we beg human beings
They are the only ones who will never forgive
What is most difficult
Human beings are the most difficult and impossible
Human being!
This stanza and message are from Awo in Yoruba land of Nigeria, Rep du Benin, and Cote d’Ivoire
7. Ifa says that there is no need for any unhealthy competition among all Ifa and Orisa adherents. Ifa advocates cooperation and mutual respect. There is no need for anyone or group to work for the destruction or disintegration of another person or group. Ifa says that our success and achievements are very close at hand.
Ifa however warns that those who plot evil against others shall meet disappointment, disillusionment and disaster at the end of their evil plot. Also, those who fight for supremacy will be disappointed in the end. Ifa advocates patience and self contentment for all Ifa and Orisa adherents. They must also watch their utterances in private and public.
Ifa advises each Temple, Shrine or Community to offer ebo with one he goat and money. On this, Ifa says:
Okanjuwa kii je ki won o moo pin
Eni apa to si
Won a pin itan fun un
Eni gengesi aya to si
Won a fun un l'eyin
Dia fun Eji Erindinlogun Orodu
Won n loo yin'bo ni’le Olofin
Ebo ni won ni ki won waa se
Eji Ogbe nikan ni n be l'eyin to n s'ebo
Nje aimowa a hu u won ni o
Eni iwaju o
Lo d,eni ikeyin
Aimowa a hu u won ni
Aim'ede e pe won ni o
Eni iwaju o
Lo d'eni ikeyin
Aim'ede e pe e won ni
Translation
Avarice precludes them from knowing how to share things equitably
Those who deserve the forearm
Will be given the hind leg
Those who are supposed to be given the chest
Will be given the back bones
Ifa's message for the 16 principal Odu
When going to Olofin's home for Ifa consultation
They were advised to offer ebo
Only Eji Ogbe complied
It is their lack of good conduct
Those who are leaders
It is their lack of good conduct
It is their lack of decorum
Those who are leaders
End up becoming followers
It is their lack of decorum
This stanza came from Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Rep du Benin, Spain, and Venezuela.
8. Ifa says that Ifa and Orisa adherents must never think, speak or do evil. Ifa says that it is one of the biggest taboos in Ejib Ogbe. Ifa says that many people die wrethedly simply because of their thoughts, speeches and deeds. This is the reason why Ifa warns us not to fall victim of our negativity.
Ifa advises each Temple, Shrine and Community to warn all members against negative disposition.
On this, Ifa says:
Bi Olorun Oba mi se da mi ni mo n se
Emi o se ibi
Bee ni mi o gb'imoran ika si'kun
Ki n ma baa b'osi ku
Nitori owo to a ba se l'owuro
Nii mo ni l'owo d'ojo ale
Dia fun Okookanlenu Irunmole
Won n t'Ikole orun bo wa s’Ikole aye
Sa'gede fun Orunmila
Baba n t’Ikole orun bo wa s’Ikole aye
Olodumare ni ki won maa se rere
Orunmila nikan lo fi otito Inu
Da eru ika Sonu
Translation
I behave the way Olodumare has created
I do no evil
Neither do I harbour evil thoughts
For me not to die wretched
This is because whatever enterprise we engage in in the morning time
Will endure till night time
Ifa message for the 401 Irunmole
When coming from heaven to earth
Same message was passed onto Orunmila
When coming from heaven to earth
Olodumare enjoined them to do good at all times
Only Orunmila used truthfulness and innermost piety to upstage the load of wickedness
This stanza and message came from Awo in Rep du Benin, Nigeria, Colombia, USA, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago and Brazil
9. Ifa warns that success and elevation are coming to stay with all Ifa and Orisa adherents this year. In spite of uncertainties in the world, all devotees will have cause to celebrate. Ifa however warns that those who clandestinely work against others shall meet the wrath of the Divinities. That is why all adherents must never engage in intrigues that may adversely affect others. On this aspect, Ifa says:
Odudumogbo
Dia fun Ile
Ile n be l'aarin ota
O n fi ojoojumo ko'minu ogun
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb'ebo, o ru'bo
Nje eni to ba n da'le
E wipe ki Ile pa a
Ile Omo Odudumogbo
Translation
Odudumogbo
The resident Awo of Ile, The Mother Earth
When in the midst of enemies
And was contemplating the problem of uprising
She was advised to offer ebo
She complied
Those who betray the Ile the Mother Earth
Let Ile kill such people
Ile the child of Odudumogbo
This stanza and message came from Awo from Nigeria, Rep du Benin, Colombia and Trinidad and Tobago
10. Ifa says that all Ifa and Orisa adherents must never engage in falsehood. Ifa says that the governing and administration of this planet earth is based upon truth and honesty. There must not be deceit, falsehood or manipulation of truth. Ifa says that even though there are very few people who are truthful in this world, nonetheless, all adherents must be part of this few people who upholds the truth.
Ifa advises each Temple, Shrine and Community to offer ebo with two hens two guinea fowls and money. There is also the need to feed Esu with one rooster
Iwaju, iwaju o l'opa ebiti n re so
Dia fun Orunmila
Baba n s'Awo lo so Ife Akelubebe
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Nje Otito re e
Omo ale Ife
Eda yoo mu ni’nu u re ko wopo
Translation
It is in front that the staff of the deadfall springs to
Ifa cast for Orunmila
When going to Ife the truthful
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Here comes the truth
The water of Ife land
Those who partake in drinking are very scarce
This stanza and message came from all the 16 countries that which participated in giving messages.
11. Ifa says that those who speak evil of us as Ifa and Orisa devotees, especially out of envy, shall suffer and regret. Those who say we can not amount to much in life shall witness our progress, success and elevation. Ifa assures us that the actions of the evil and envious ones shall deduct from the success and happiness of their lives. Conversely, all Ifa and Orisa devotees must never reduce others, lest they suffer the wrath of Olodumare.
Isepe werewere Awo oju omi
Iti Bamba Awo ale odo
Irawe lebelebe nii s'Awo ajaro oju omi
Awon ni won d'Ifa fun Olokun
Nijo omi Okun ko too bu bo'ju
Ti omi re ko too bu san'se
Won ni Olokun ko le la lailai
Awon Ota werewere Awo Inu omi
Dia fun Olokun
To n sun'kun omi oun ko too bu san'se
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
Nje e o ri iji felifeli to n gbe awon re fun Oluweri
Awon Ota werewere lo waa so Olokun d'oba Omi
Translate
The tiny woods on the sufface of water
And the log under the water
The leaf droplet in the surface of the water
They cast Ifa for Olokun
When her water was not enough to wash one's face
And the water was not enough to wash the legs
They told her that she will never succeed in life
And the pebbles inside the water bed
They cast Ifa for Olokun
When she was lamenting that her water was not enough to wash the face
She was advised to offer ebo
She complied
Can't you see the breeze taking is to Oluweri
It was Ota werewere who turns Olokun to the King among all the body of waters
This came from all the 16 countries who participated in the Ifa recitations and message deliverance.
12. Ifa assures all Ifa and Orisa adherents to go and put their minds at rest. Ifa says that many evil people have ganged up against them. Ifa says that these evil forces shall fail woefully. Some of these forces plan the death of many devotees. Some plan to chase them away from the community. Some even plan with higher authorities to implicate them over what they know nothing about. Ifa says that these evil people shall all fail.
Ifa advises each Temple Shrine and Community to offer ebo with a mature he goat, two guinea fowls and money. They also need to feed Ifa with a guinea fowls and feed Esu with a rooster.
On this, Eji Ogbe says:
Itakun wojowojo Awo eba ona
Dia fun Baba Alaboro Akoko
Igba ti n be l'aarin edidi
Ti n be l’aarin Ota
Won ni ko waa s'ebo si laiku ara a re
O gb’ebo, o ru’bo
E o lee pa a o
E o lee le e lo
E o lee pa Baba Alaboro Akoko
Baba Alaboro Akoko laa pe Orunmila.
Translation
The protruding roots, the Awo of the roadside
Ifa cast for Baba Alaboro Akoko
When he was in the midst of tribulation
And was contemplating crises and upheavals
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Behold, you cannot kill him
And you cannot chase him away
You cannot kill Baba Alaboro Akoko
Baba Alaboro Akoko is Orunmila
All the 16 nation’s mentioned this aspect of Eji Ogbe.
Aboru Aboye
Solagbade Popoola ficssmn
President, ICIR.
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