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Yo Mba Ile (e)'mi S'ire're O O O


This verse can be heard in this youtube video between these timestamps: 2:32 - 3:51


This verse can be heard in this youtube video between these timestamps: 1:46 - 3:59


CALL:

common spelling common pronunciation
Yò mbá ilè (è)’mí ş’ire’re o o o  
Rejoice on meeting the spirit of the earth who makes goodness goodness  
Yò mbá ilè (è)’mí ş’ire’re òrìşà Oko.  
Rejoice on meeting the spirit of the earth who makes goodness goodness  
the selected head of the farm.  
Yò mbá ilè (è)’mí ş’ire’re kókó a rò. 6  
Rejoice on meeting the spirit of the earth who makes goodness goodness  
The knots/bumps have fallen off. We are supported.  

RESPONSE:

Same as call.

RESOURCES:

  • Chapter Orisha Oko, Song 4; Orin Orisa: Songs for Selected Heads by John Mason

  • T. Altmann verse 57

T. Altmann Song 56

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