Oriki use

Do you know that most of the oríkì(praise names) for our cherished Òrìsà are now being used to praise God in churches and others?


Let me give some examples. 

1. A b'owó gbo gbo gbo tí ńyomo tiè l'ófìn

He who has long hands to rescue his children from ditch 

This is one of the praise names of Obàtálá. This can be found in the Odù Ìretè Òsá

2. Alágbádá iná 

This is Oya Òrirì who covers herself with apron of fire. This can be found in Òbàrà Òkànràn and several others.  

Some of them would sing as follows:'

Oba le ó majé 
Oba tí a pè tó ńfiná dáhùn
Oba le ó majé 

You shall always be King
The King we call and answer us with fire
You shall always be King 

I pay homage to Olúkòso/ Oya

3. A tún Orí eni tí ò sunwòn se

One who correct unfavorable destiny. 

We all know this is Òrúnmìlà. This can be found  in Ìwòrì mejì and several others. 

What do you think? If you know some, you can add them so that we can learn from one another. 

The above proves that we have an inestimable treasure Olódùmarè has endowed on us.

Be proud of Ìsèse. It is second to none. 

Stay blessed. 

From Araba of Oworonsoki land Lagos Nigeria.

In addition , Many thinks Orisa Nla means God however  when we educated Yoruba  says  Orisa  nla we are referring to Obatala.
Yoruba  doesnt have Oriki  for Olodumare  because  it wont have sense. The concept  of Olodumare  wont have allowed for  Oriki

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