Ose Obara sent by Chief S. S. Popoola.

Main messages:
1. Ifa says it foresees recognition, honor, victory and dignity for Ifa and Orisa devotees this year. Ifa
says that our efforts in the communities, groups, environments, countries and even in the world at
large shall not only be recognized, they shall also be rewarded. Ifa advises each and every one of us
to offer ebo with two ducks, two pigeons and money. Each person also needs to feed his/her
Orisa/Irunmole (the deities in their household) with plenty of cooked black eyed peas. (How you
prepare them is up to you) On this, Ifa says:
E je wele muke-muke-muke
E je wele
Dia fun Ose
Ti won o mu joye Oloba
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gbebo, o rubo
A mOse jOloba lonii o
E je wele muke-muke-muke
E je wele
Translation:
E je wele muke-muke-muke
E je wele
Consume black eyed peas to your satisfaction
This was the Ifa message for Ose
The one that would be installed as the king of Oba town
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
We have installed Ose as Oloba (king of Oba) today
E je wele muke-muke-muke
E je wele
Consume black eyed peas to your satisfaction
2. Ifa advises all devotees to offer ebo with four rats, four fish, two pigeons, two hens, two guinea
fowls, two roosters and money. We also need to procure itoo melons to cook plenty of snails and shea
butter for Obatala; use the same itoo melons to cook dried fish for Osun; use itoo melon to cook
guinea fowl for Ifa; use itoo melon to cook rooster for Egungun; use itoo melon to cook beef for all the
other Irunmole/Orisa. (The Itoo melon should be cooked in the form of soup) Ifa assures all
Irunmole/Orisa devotees that if these can be done, there is no ire of life that any of the devotees will
lack. On these, Ifa says:
Ose bara mu ta
Dia fun won ni Ibarapa
Omo afitoo bo ohun gbogbo nitori ire gbogbo
Ebo ni won ni ki won waa se
Won gbebo, won rubo
Ko pe, ko jinna
E wa ba ni ba jebutu ire gbogbo
Translation:
Ose bara mu ta (alias of an Awo)
He cast Ifa for the inhabitants of Ibarapa

Those who use itoo melon to propitiate all deities for the attainment of all ire of life
They were advised to offer ebo
They complied
Before long, not too far
Join us in the midst of all ire
3. Ifa says that all devotees shall succeed together with their friends and loved ones this year. Ifa says
that the degree of success will depend entirely on their level of devotion to the cause of the
Irunmole/Orisa. It goes without saying therefore that Ifa expects each and every one of us to work
harder than ever before in order to improve our ratings in the sight of the divinities. Ifa advises each
individual to look for his/her best friend in order to feed their Ori together. Ifa does not allow an
individual to feed his/her Ori alone. Propitiation materials: one guinea fowl for each person, palm oil,
kolanuts, bitter kola, gin excluding water. On this, Ifa says:
Ose bula lago
Dia fu Ina
Tii sakogun Olodumare
Ebo ni won ni ko se
O gbebo, o rubo
Bi ipori ina ba gbepo je
Iwa a re a si goke
Translation:
Ose bula lago
He cast Ifa for Ina, fire
The head warrior of Olodumare
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
If palm oil is added to fire
His destiny will rise up more prominently
4. Ifa says that all the weak, defenseless and helpless people shall be given the protection of
Olodumare this year. Ifa warns all oppressors to desist from their nefarious acts in order not to incur
the wrath of Olodumare. Ifa advises all oppressed to offer ebo with either one rooster or one he-goat
and money. Each person also needs to offer ebo with two round wooden basins of about 40cm in
diameter each. On this, Ifa says:
Ose babaaba
Obara babaaba
Okunrin babaaba leyin efon
A ri baba a se bi Eegun ni
Dia fun Alabahun Ajapa
Omo arinlosin, omo agbenu opon yan
Ebo ni won ni ko se
Esu lo so Alabahun di apata
Esu lo so Alabahun di oko
Translation:
Ose babaaba, the sturdy Ose
And equally powerful Obara
A strong and powerful in hot pursuit behind a buffalo
We saw an old man and mistook him for an Egungun, the ancestor
Ifa cast for Alabahun Ajapa, the tortoise

He who walks majestically and resides inside covered basins

He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
It is Esu Odara who turned Alabahun Ajapa into a solid rock
It is also Esu Odara who turned Alabahun into granite
The story: Hitherto Alabahun Ajapa, the tortoise and all his children were being picked for
consumption by all the birds. There was nothing that Alabahun Ajapa could do to protect himself and
his family against the activities of the bird. Tired of this type of living, Alabahun went to a Babalawo for
Ifa consultation in the home of the Awo mentioned above. He was advised to offer ebo as stated
above together with all the members of his family. He complied. After this, the officiating Awo placed
Alabahun Ajapa in between the two wooden basins, his limbs, head and anus were given space to
come out and go inside the basins. Esu Odara glued the rest together. From that day henceforth,
Alabahun ajapa was given protection against all the birds. Any bird that attempted to eat Alabahun
Ajapa will have its beak broken to pieces.
5. Ifa says that those in helpless positions especially financial helplessness shall be raised up and be
removed from their position of helplessness and be financially empowered. Ifa says that many
devotees who find themselves in position of want shall have cause to be grateful to Olodumare
because they will be moved to the position of abundance this year. Ifa advises each of such people to
offer ebo with two pigeons, honey and money. On this, Ifa says:
Ose nii segi ninu igbo
Olobara ni nhokun lodan
Dia fun Moja
Tii seru Alake
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
Ifa ma fi mi seru enikan
Eeyan to lowo kii seru enikookan
Translation:
Ose is he who cuts wood in the forest
Olobara is he who twists the rope in the savanna
Ifas message for Moja
Who was enslaved by Alake?
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Ifa, please dont make me a slave of anyone
Whoever is financially stable cannot be enslaved by anybody
6. Ifa says that all devotees especially leaders among them need to offer ebo against enemies and
uprisings. Ifa says that this person needs to offer ebo with one matured he-goat and money. At the
same time Ifa urges these leaders to propitiate their ancestors the Oro style with one matured ram. Ifa
explains that the type of crises of conspiracy, opposition and uprising being faced by these devotees
had earlier been faced by their ancestors until they died. These ancestors will now give them all the
necessary support in order to give a resounding victory. On this, Ifa says:
Igbo nla mumo ni muri
Okunkun mu ni morun eni
Dia fun Omumuyeye
Ti nbe nirangun ota
Ebo ni won ni ko se
Omumuyeye iyee

Baba wa rorun koi bo

Translation:
A thick forest consumes a child completely
And the darkness also consumes one totally
Ifas message for Omumuyeye
When in the midst of enemies
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Omumuyeye iyee!
Our father has gone to heaven and is yet to return
7. Ifa says that devotees shall sparkle this year. They will hold vantage positions that will make them
the envy of others. Ifa urges all devotees to be pure in their thoughts, speeches and actions. Ifa says
that the purer they are, the more recognition they will get. Ifa however warns that they need to be
careful with the negative designs of envious and jealous people. There is the need to offer ebo in
order to prevent their white garment being soiled by those who are jealous of their achievements in
life. Ifa advises each person to offer ebo with three roosters, three hens, three bar soaps (any kind of
soap) and money. On this, Ifa says:
Ose bara
Awo Aso funfun lo dia fun Aso funfun
To nlo sode eye
Eyi ti yoo ba won keye bo wa nu ile
E waa se tan
Ni won ni o dori aso funfun
Gbogbo isowo Ope
Eni gbebo nibe ko sebo
Gbogbo isowo Ope
Translation:
Ose bara, the Awo of Aso funfun, white garment
Cast Ifa for Aso funfun, white garment
When going on an outing of prestige and honor
And who will return with honor and prestige to his home
After this was done
They now vowed to go after the white garment
All Ifa devotees
Let those advised to offer ebo comply accordingly
8. Ifa promises that two great ire shall be awaiting all Ifa devotees this year. Ifa however warns these
devotees against being avaricious in order not to miss this ire. Ifa also warns against indecision at the
right time. Ifa says that avarice and indecision can make devotees to lose their opportunities. Ifa
advises each devotee to offer ebo with two roosters and money. There is also the need to feed Esu
Odara with one rooster. On this, Ifa says:
Gbedo gbedo kan o gbe koto
Dia fun Ose
Tii somo won lode Ilogbo
Aroleke kan o ro baba
Dia fun Obara
Tii somo won lode Ilogbo
Esinsin nii ji nii fowo rawo ibeje-ibeje

Dia fun Alabahun Ajapa

Tii sore Obara
Ebo ni won o waa se
Ose perin si Ilogbo
Olobara pagbo ni Ilogbo
Nje ona salabahun deji
Ewo ni n ba lo
Translation:
No mortar carver can carve a calabash pot
Ifas message for Ose
Their offspring in Ilogbo Land
No bead maker can fashion a guinea corn
Ifas message for Obara
Their offspring in Ilogbo land
The housefly is it that wakes up and rubs its hand gingerly together
Ifas message for Alabahun Ajapa, the tortoise
Who was the friend of Obara?
He was advised to offer ebo
Ose killed an elephant in the forest in Ilogbo
And Olobara killed a big ram in Ilogbo
Indecision turned the road into two for Alabahun
Which way will I take out of the two?
9. Ifa warns all devotees against infidelity and extra-marital affairs. Ifa warns that this may lead to
embarrassments, disaster and even untimely deaths. Loyalty to ones loved ones must be taken
seriously this year and all times. Ifa advises each devotee to offer ebo with one mature bearded hegoat. On this, Ifa says:
Sayi rodorodo fe
Sayi rodorodo fe
Dia fun Esinsin
Ti n sale osan
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
Iworo sope
Eni gbebo nibe ko sebo
Translation:
Make love to the beautiful dark skin ones
And make love to the pretty fair skinned ones
Ifas message to Esinsin, the housefly
When going to be the secret lover of a star mango
He was advised to offer ebo
All devotees of Ifa!
Whoever is advised to offer ebo should comply
10. Ifa says that there are some Irunmole/Orisa devotees who had benefited greatly from Ifa/Orisa.
Unfortunately however, they are the same people complaining more than anyone else that Ifa has not
favored them the way they would have expected. Ifa says that this year, many of them will abandon
Ifa/Orisa in order to go and embrace another faith. Ifa says that nobody needs to persuade these
people against taking such decision. Ifa says that all the ire that they want in life is in the hands of
Ifa/Orisa. Abandoning Ifa/Orisa means moving away from all their ire in life. Ifa advises whoever is

contemplating such a thing to offer ebo with three pigeons, three hens, three roosters, and money.
They also need to feed Ifa with one matured pig. On this, Ifa says:
Elegbo ni o sanwo omi
Agbalagba ni o diyo eepe
Agba to diyo eepe ni yoo gbowo okuta
Dia fun won niluu Ede
Nibi won lawon o nii sin Ikin mo
Ebo ni won ni o waa se
Eyin ara ilu ede ti e leyin o sin kin mo
Abuku araa yin lo wa
Translation:
Mashed corn seller does not dip her hand inside water
An elder does not sell sand
An elder who sells sand as salt will be paid with stones
Ifas message for the inhabitants of Ede land
Where they had decided not to worship Ifa anymore
They were advised to offer ebo
They refused
And everything went wrong for them
You, inhabitants of Ede land who declared that you will no longer
Serve Ifa
Disgrace and embarrassment are all yours
AFFILIATED IRUNMOLE/ORISA
1. Ifa for support
2. Ori for elevation and support
3. Esu Odara for protection
4. All other known Irunmole/Orisa
5. Egungun for ancestral support
6. Oro for ancestral support
TABOOS OF OSE OBARA FOR THE YEAR
1. Must not be avaricious - to avoid unconsummated fortune
2. Must not practice infidelity or extra marital affair to avoid disaster or untimely death
3. Must not be too loose with ones tongue to avoid financial problem and business failure
4. Must not consume roasted corn to avoid unconsummated fortune
5. Must not abandon Ifa/Orisa for any other religion to avoid disgrace and embarrassment
6. Must not cheat or enslave others to avoid incurring the wrath of the divinities
Aboru Aboye.