IKA OGBE

1. Ifa says that as you will be having victory from Ogun so also will Ifa be protecting you against all the evil imaginations of your enemies. No matter the efforts of your enemies to bring you down or destroy you they will fail and then frustration will be their gain. Ifa advises you to offer ebo with three roosters, three hens, eight rats, eight fish and money. You also need to feed Ifa with four rats, four fish and one hen. On this, Ifa says:

Ika gbe mi n o joba IlaIka o gbe mi, n o joba IlaIka gbe mi, Ika o gbe miN o je Oloja kan banta-bantaDia fun OrunmilaIfa nbe nirangun ota omo arayeIfa ji, Ia nfi ojoojumo kominu ogunEbo ni won ni ko waa seO gb’ebo, o ru’boKo pe, ko jinnaE wa ba ni laruuse ogunAjase ogun lawa wa

Translation

If wickedness supports me, I will become the Oba of IlaIf wickedness fails to support me, I will become the Oba of IlaWhether wickedness supports me or not, I will become a market leader of great importanceIfa’s message for OrunmilaWhen he was in the midst of enemiesAnd he woke up in constant fear of uprisingHe was advised to offer eboHe compliedBefore long, not too farJoin us in the midst of victoryIn the midst of victory is where we reside

2. Ifa says that a time will come in your life when you will be having grudges against Ifa because some of the things that you are asking from Ifa have not manifested. Ifa says that keeping grudges against Ifa will not help you to achieve your heart desire. Rather, you need to offer ebo that will accelerate the manifestation of your heart desire. And you also need to offer ebo so that Ifa will forgive you over your reaction against Ifa. There is the need for you to offer ebo with two hens and money. After this, you will dig a hole of about 12 inch long, 6inch dip, and 4 inch wide. You will place your Ikin inside the hole that you have dug. You will feed Ifa inside the hole there with kolanut and one hen. You will cover the hole with sand. On the seventh day, you will go and remove the Ikin inside the hole and cast it again. You will then offer the ebo that Ifa recommends in the Odu that was revealed. Doing this will make Ifa to forgive completely and at the same time to ensure that your prayers are answered. On this, Ifa says:

Ika gbe mi n o joba IlaIka o gbe mi, n o joba IlaDia fun OrunmilaTohun akapoo re jo nse egbe nuEbo ni won ni ko waa seO gb’ebo, o ru’boIfa ni e je ka bo ikin eni gbooroKo le ba gbe’ni gbooro

Translation

If wickedness supports me, I will become the Oba of IlaIf wickedness fails to support me, I will become the Oba of IlaIfa’s message for OrunmilaWhen he and his Akapo were keeping maliceHe was advised to offer eboHe compliedIfa advises us to propitiate our Ikin in an elongated mannerSo that it will give us an elongated support

3. Ifa says that a time is coming in your life when you are going to become the most influential among your friends, family members and close community. That is the time that you need to continue to offer ebo so that your life will not be terminated prematurely. For this reason, Ifa advises you to offer ebo with one matured he-goat and money. This ebo is meant for you to continue to be the umbrella that will cover those who are close to you and give them sanctuary. Ifa says that if you should die many people will suffer. That is why you must protect your life, if not because of yourself but for the sake of those who are close to you. On this, Ifa says:

Akagbe-akagbe ni won nkalaAkagbe-akagbe ni won nkakanAkagbe-akagbe ni won nkaso oOku lo kuLo maso oku b’oku labeWon dale lu gburugudu-gburuguduDia fun OfafaTii somo leyin igiEbo ni won ni ko waa se Nje igi nla subuA ridii Ofafa

Translation

With support does one pluck okraWith support does one pluck garden eggsWith support does one fold dressesWhen someone dies All is dresses were folded under himAnd a dip grave was dugIfa’s message for OfafaThe tree hyraxWho enjoys the support of the shade of the big treeThe big tree had fallenThe secret of the tree hyrax had been exposed

4. Ifa says that it is a serious taboo to attend any funeral ceremony. It is also a taboo for you to cry when anybody dies no matter how close the person maybe to you. Ifa says that if you must cry it must be inside your own house, you must not cry in the house of the departed because it will lead to serious misfortune for you. Ifa also says that if there is any form of anger you must always listen to appeal as soon as you are begged. If you refuse to accept the plea of those begging you it may lead to a situation where you will be removed among the community of society. On this, Ifa says:

Ba ti lowo lowo mo laa yan’ko moIwon taa mo laa j’abulaEepo epa o jo posi eliriAdigbonnaku o fara jo imumuDia fun AgbigboniwonranYoo sunkun ana wogbe lo Ebo ni won o waa seO gb’ebo, o ru’boNje Agbigboniwonran o o seunAgbigboniwonran o o seeyanIwo wa ti se ti o fi wa sunkun ana wogbe lo.

Translation

How much money we have determines the quantity of cornmeal we can purchaseOur size determine how big Amala we can consumeThe peanut pud resembles the coffin of Eliri ratAnd Adigbonnaku resembles a tamarind fruitIfa’s message for AgbigboniworanWho will lament the death of an in-law into the deepest part of the forestHe was advised to offer eboAgbigboniworan you have not done wellAgbigboniwonran you have behave improperlyWhy did you lament the death of your in-law into the deepest part of the forest

5. Ifa assures that you shall perform wonders in your life. Ifa says that all the great things of life that you achieve will never get spoiled when you are still alive. For this reason, Ifa advises you to continue to offer ebo to prevent a situation where any event, thing or person will be the cause of your achievement in life being spoiled for you. Ifa advises you to offer ebo with two pigeons, two roosters and money. On this, Ifa says:

Ikagbe, Ikagbe nlaa ka’laIkagbe, Ikagbe nlaa ka’kanOku lo ku, la daso oku b’oku labeWon da’le lu gburugudu-gburuguduDia fun Elenpejiga, omo AtulokoOmo walami, tii ba won gb’eti OyaEbo aseyori ni won ni ko waa seO gb’ebo, o ru’boAra ti Elenpejiga nda ko lee baje lailaiBojumo ba moAgun regesege loju omiIwa a temi, kasai gun rekete lese Obarisa

Translation

With support does one pluck okraWith support does one pluck garden eggsWhen someone dies All is dresses were folded under himAnd a dip grave was dugIfa’s message for Elenpejiga, the expert boat rowerHe who maneuvers with dexterity in Oya riverHe was advised to offer the ebo of accomplishmentHe compliesThe wonders of Elenpejiga can never go into ruins Early in the morning he appears majestically in the riverMy destiny shall be agreeable and achievable with the support of Ifa

6. Ifa assures you that you shall succeed and become very prosperous in life. Ifa says that your success will come from your profession which looks like a wicked person’s profession or that of someone who loves to inflict pains or discomfort on other people. Ifa advises you to offer ebo with three pigeons, three hens, three guinea-fowls, three roosters and money. On this, Ifa says:

Obe’su, be’ka,be’gbadoOsika la t’eree danuDia fun OloolaTi yoo maa loo sa’mo olomo logbe gbowoEbo ni won ni ko waa seO gb’ebo, o ru’boKo pe, ko jinnaE waa ba ni ba’yoE waa wo’re

Translation

He who peels yams, guinea-corns and maizeOnly the wicked peels away the beans Ifa’s message for the human tattoo designerWho would be inflicting wounds on people and gets payment for doing soHe was advised to offer ebo He compliedBefore long, not too farJoin us in the midst of joyCome and behold all ire of life

7. Ifa reiterates the fact that your success will come from a seemingly wicked act or profession. You will succeed beyond your wildest dream if you offer ebo the appropriate ebo in this stanza. Ifa advises you to offer ebo with one matured he-goat, seven pebbles, two batons and money. You need to throw the seven pebbles either at a market place or where there is a crowd of people such as a stadium, rally or procession. On this, Ifa says:

Ika gbe mi, n o joba IlaIka o gbe mi, n o joba IlaDia fun RooruwaTi nloo fikaa soba lalade OyoEbo ni won ni ko waa seO gb’ebo, o ru’boNje Ika ni mo fi yaIka ni mo fi raIka ni mo fi nire gbogbo bawonyi berere

Translation

If wickedness supports me, I will become the Oba of IlaIf wickedness fails to support me, I will become the Oba of IlaIfa’s message for RooruwaWho would display wickedness to the Oba in Oyo townHe was advised to offer eboHe compliedMy wickedness made me credit worthy My wickedness gave me means to purchase itemsIt is with wickedness that I am able to achieve all the things that I possess

8. Ifa assures you that you will be blessed with many children. There is the need for you to offer ebo and propitiate Ibeji, the Twin Deity in order for you to have the children. Ifa advises you to offer ebo with one matured she-goat, two hens, one big basket and money. You also need to propitiate Ibeji as appropriate. On this, Ifa says:

Pawu ikeAkanmole apereDia fun EhoroTi nrenu igbe loo dakesi nitori omoEbo ni won ni ko waa seO gb’ebo, o ru’boEjigbede-mejimeji lehoro nbi

Translation

Pawu ikeAkanmole apereThey cast Ifa for Ehoro, the HareWho went into the forest to lay quietly because of childrenShe was advised to offer eboShe compliedIn twos do the hare give birth to children?

ORISA OF IKA OGBE

1. Ifa 2. Ori 3. Ibeji

TABOOS OF IKA OGBE1. Must never doubt the efficacy of Ifa – to avoid unconsummated fortune2. Must never consume heir or rabbit – to avoid the problem associated with childbearing or

childrearing

PROFESSION OF IKA OGBE

1. Military or Paramilitary outfit such as Police, Army, Air Force, Secret Service2. Security or Secret Service

POSSIBLE NAME OF IKA OGBE1. Durooriwa – wait and fulfill your destiny