OTURUPON OGBE

1. Ifa warns a man where this Odu is revealed never to use his own hands to
invite trouble into his life. The easiest way for him to do this is for him to
snatch another mans wife. Doing so is filled with trouble, problem, anxiety,
restlessness, cues, regrets and disaster. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo
with one matured he-goat, two hens, two roosters and money. He/she also
needs to feed Esu Odara with either one matured he-goat or one giant
rooster.
Oturu pongbe pongba
Ponranganda bi ina joko
Dia fun Yemoro
Tii sobinrin Esu Odara
Eyi ti Agbe yoo gbaa
Won ni ko rubo
O koti ogbonyin sebo
Ko ma jAgbe o sun
Yemoro
Translation
Oturu strapped both the keg and the calabash on his back
He fell down heavily like when fire gutted a farmland
Ifas message for Yemoro
Who was the wife of Esu Odara
And who will be snatched away by Agbe the Farmer
She was advised to offer ebo
She failed to comply
She did not allow the farmer to have rest or sleep
Yemoro

2. Ifa says that it foresees the ire of accomplishment from outside the domicile
of the person for whom this Odu is revealed. Ifa says that this person will
succeed even though many people felt that he/she will not. People think
many little of the person for whom this person this Odu is revealed. It is with

their underestimation that this person will achieve great success. ifa
advises this person to offer ebo with two pigeons, two hens, two roosters
and money. he/she also needs to feed Ifa with four rats and four fish.
Oturu pongbe pongba
Ponrangandan bi ina joko
Dia fun Atioro
Ti n sawo rode Igele
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gbebo, o rubo
Emi wa sebo oturu pongbe-o pongba
Oturu strapped both the keg and the calabash on his back
He fell down heavily like when fire gutted a farmland
Ifas message for Atioro, the one who limps in one leg
When going on Ifas mission to Igele land
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
He declared that I have offered the ebo of Oturu pongbe-o pongba

3. Ifa says that this person will be blessed with a befitting property of his/her
own in a very easy way. Ifa assures this person that one of his/her family,
friend or paternal will assist him/her. Ifa says this person needs to offer the
ebo of accomplishment because it is coming in a very easy way. Ebo
materials; two pigeons, two hens, two guinea-fowls, two ducks, and money.
he/she also needs to feed Ifa with four rats, four fish and one matured shegoat. On this, Ifa says:

Oturu gbigbe ni o gbe mi

Ogbe pipon n io pon mi
Lailai lolotan eni tii pon ni o
Dia fun Orunmila
Baba n sunkun alainile
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gbebo, o rubo
Emi si nile o
Mo si lona
Ati rire gbogbo o soro
Translation
Oturu please give me your support
Ogbe please give me your backing
It is from time in memorial that ones person give ones support
Ifas message for Orunmila
When lamenting his inability to have his own house
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
I am now blessed with my own house
And I also have my own direction
To get all other ire of life is no longer difficult

4. Ifa says that this person is about to embark on a journey. Ifa warns this
person not to go on this journey at this period in order not to face with
serious problem. Ifa advises this person to offer ebo with one matured hegoat, two ducks, two hens, and money. he/she also needs to feed Odu with
one matured ram and plenty of land snails. On this, Ifa says:
Tere-gungun maja-gungun tere
Dia fun Alabahun Ajapa
Ti nlo oko alero lodun
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O koti ogbonyin sebo
Nje igba n lahun

Tere-gungun
Igba o lapa
Tere-gungun
Igba o lese
Tere-gungun
Ifba n lahun
Tere-gungun

maja-gungun tere
maja-gungun tere
maja-gungun tere
maja-gungun tere

Translation
Tere-gungun maja-gungun tere
Ifas message for Alabahun Ajapa the land Tortoise
When going on annual farm cultivation
He was advised not to go
He refused and went
Now, Igba, the calabash is chasing Alabahun
Tere-gungun maja-gungun tere
Igba has no hands
Tere-gungun maja-gungun tere
And Igba has no legs
Tere-gungun maja-gungun tere

5. Ifa says that it foresees the ire of victory and accomplishment for this
person where this Odu is revealed. Ifa says that if this person is going on a
competition, he/she is most likely going to come out as a champion. Ebo
materials; two roosters, one matured he-goat, two ducks and money.
He/she also needs to feed Ifa with eight rats, and eight fish. And feed his Ori
with one giant cat fish and one duck. On this, Ifa says:
Pele lalo
Pete labo
Dia fun Orunmila
Eyi ti yoo leke e gbogbo won
Ebo ni won ni ko waa se
O gbebo, o rubo
Ko pe, ko jinna
E wa ba ni laruuse ogun

Translation
Success while going
And accomplishment while returning
Ifas message for Orunmila
When he will be on top of them all
He was advised to offer ebo
He complied
Before long, not too far
Join us in the midst of all ire of life

6. Ifa says that it foresees the ire of progress for this person. There is the need
for him/her to offer ebo in order to consummate this fortune because two of
them vying for the same position. Ifa says that this person has a beautifully
sown and decorated dress which he/she needs to bring to the Awo so that
they will make a special preparation on the dress for him/her to wear about
during the period of either the competition, interview, presentation etc. ebo
materials; one matured she-goat and money.
Oturupongba
A laalaa pongbe
Dia fun Igun
Tii somo Iya Okin
Ebo ni won ni ki won waa se
Okin nikan nibe leyin ti n sebo
Ero Ipo, ero Ofa
A rIgun nile
Ka too fokin joba eye
Okin o de o, olori eye

Ariwo nta gee, Okin de

Translation
Oturu strapped the calabash
And Lala strapped the keg
Ifas message for Igun the Vulture
Who was the sibling of Okin the Peacock
They were both advised to offer ebo
Only Okin complied with the ebo
Travelers to Ipo and Ofa towns
We have all seen Igun
Before we installed Okin as the king of all the Birds
Here comes Okin
The head of all the Birds
There is merriments and celebration
Here comes Okin

7. Ifa says that it foresees the ire of long life for this person. Ifa assures
him/her that he/she will live long. Ebo materials; one matured he-goat and
money. he/she also needs to go and feed Obatala with 16 snails, shea
butter.
Oturu pongbe-pongba o lee pongba dele Alara
Oturu ponkeregbe-ponkeregbe o lee ponkeregbe dodo
A npon magbe, magbe npongbe
Dia fun Oburo
Tii somo Orisa Gbowuji
Won ni ko rubo si laiku ara re
O gbebo, o rubo
Oburo o deo, omo Orisa
Kiku ma poburo omo Oduduwa
Translation
Oturu strapped the calabash on his back but could not do so in Alaras
palace
And Oturu strapped the keg on his back but could not do it to the river side
As we were strapping Mogbe, Mogbe was also strapping the calabash
Ifas message for Oburo
Who was the child of Orisa Gbowuji
He was advised to offer ebo of longlife

He complied
Here comes Oburo the child of Orisa
May death not kill Oburo the child of Oduduwa

8. Ifa says that all the problems of the person for whom this Odu is revealed
came as a result of reproach. Ifa says that Adabi is more powerful and more
efficacious than any charm, curse or imprecation. Ifa says this person needs
to know what he/she had done wrong that had caused the problem into
his/her life and make amendment immediately if he/she intends to make it
in life. Ebo materials; one matured he-goat and money. he/she also needs
to feed the Elders of the Night as advised by Ifa. The most important ebo
here however is for this person to go and apologies to whoever he/she
might have offended in the past and make sure that such never occurred
again.
Oturupon-pongba-pongbe
Opongbe pongba
A n pon mogbe-mogbe
Mogbemogbe n pongba
Akara lojo wo lo dele aye na
Too ti n bimo
Dia fun Adabi
Tii segbon Epe
Ero Ipo, ero Ofa
Eyin o mo pe Adabi ja
O ju Epe lo ni
Translation

Oturu strapped the calabash on his back

And Oturu strapped the keg
As we were strapping Mogbe-mogbe
So also was Mogbe-mogbe strapping the calabash
Akala when did you come into the world
Before you began to give birth to children
Ifas message for Adabi, Reproach
Who was the elder sibling of Epe, Curses
Travelers to Ipo and Ofa land
Cant you see that Adabi, Reproach is more profound
And more powerful than curses

ORISA OF OTURUPON OGBE

1. Ifa
2. Esu-Odara
3. Egungun paraka
TABOOS OF OTURUPON OGBE
1. Must never underestimate anyone especially a woman to avoid the
problem of unconsummated fortune, failure and regret
2. Must never wear red, black, hand painted or dark dresses to avoid problem
of unconsummated fortune, failure and regrets
POSSIBLE PROFESSION OF OTURUPON OGBE
1. Ifa/Orisa Priest/Priestess
2. Musician
3. entertainer
NAMES OF OTURUPON OGBE
MALE
1. Ifasadun Ifa brings joy and sweetness
FEMALE
1. Okikiade the reputation of royalty is in my lineage