Ogunda-Iwori

"Succes in trade, profit in trade"
began a profitable business in the world.
"Ogun provided a profitable business,
and we were mightily pleased"
cast for a newborn baby,
who attracted many gifts.
The awo said that something
should be sacrificed, in order
for the baby to have a long life
and good prosperity, in order too
for the child to contribute progress
to its community. Ebo:
1 sheep, white cloth, pigeons
and 44,000 cowries.

"Ogunda is the awo of the agba drummer
Iwori is the awo of Ifa's ipese drummer;
an advancing war that is announced
by drumming the agba drum
and the ipese drum, is not
a secret war anymore; the war
has become the King's war now"
was cast for the Black man who stands outside.
Stand still for a moment, and greet Eshu.
Those who pause and greet Eshu, well...
Eshu will take care of their good things.
Stop now, and greet Eshu.