AKÓNI NÍ ÌMỌ̀ IFÁ — The Teaching of Ifá, Volume 1

By Oloye Oluawo Ifamoriyo Ojoawo Agboola
Yoruba & English Versions

Akóni Ní Ìmọ̀ Ifá — The Teaching of Ifá, Volume 1 is an educational book designed to help readers understand the foundations, structure and practical study of Ifá.

Rather than focusing only on the memorisation and recitation of Odù Ifá verses, the author explains how Ifá verses are learned, understood, interpreted and applied. The book is written to support both beginners starting their journey into Ifá knowledge and experienced learners who wish to deepen their understanding.

According to the author, learning Ifá is not limited to children or traditional apprentices. Adults, practitioners, researchers and students at different levels of education can also benefit from a structured approach to studying Ifá.

What You Will Discover

The book explores important areas of Ifá learning, including:

• The meaning and interpretation of Ifá verse units
• Different types and uses of Ifá verses
• Ifá verses for prayer
• Ifá verses used during Ọ̀pẹ̀lẹ̀ divination
• Ifá verses used with Ikin Ifá and the Ifá divination tray
• Ifá verses used during social ceremonies
• Verses for admonition and consolation
• Verses used during conversation
• Ifá verses connected with propitiation
• Ifá verse units for enchantment
• Taboos associated with Ifá verses
• Benefits of learning Ifá verses
• Procedures for beginners learning Ifá
• The different segments that make up an Ifá verse
• Differences between long and short Ifá verses
• How verses involving one or multiple diviners are structured
• How an Ifá verse can be broken down and studied
• Important principles for testing knowledge of Ifá verses
• Linguistic and literary beauty found within Ifá verses
• How to identify the serial position of an Odù Ifá
• Critical evaluation of Ifá verses
• The 16 principal Odù Ifá and their associated Odù

The author also demonstrates a traditional learning method in which the teacher chants an Ifá verse line by line while the learner repeats it until the verse is retained in memory.

Understanding the 256 Odù Ifá

The book introduces readers to the relationship between the 16 principal Odù, known as Ojú Odù, and the complete system of 256 Odù Ifá.

It helps readers understand that becoming knowledgeable in Ifá involves much more than simply memorising verses. The learner must also understand their language, lessons, structure, context and application.

Yoruba Language and Ifá

The author also examines the strong relationship between Ifá verses and the Yoruba language, including the use of proverbs, oral expressions and other forms of traditional Yoruba linguistic knowledge contained within Ifá literature.

Who Is This Book For?

This book may be useful for:

• Beginners interested in learning Ifá
• Babaláwo and other Ifá practitioners
• Students of Yoruba culture and traditional knowledge
• Researchers and academics studying Ifá
• Yoruba cultural enthusiasts
• Members of the African diaspora seeking structured Ifá knowledge
• Readers who want to understand Odù Ifá beyond simple recitation

Book Details

Title: Akóni Ní Ìmọ̀ Ifá
English Title: The Teaching of Ifá
Volume: Volume 1
Author: Oloye Oluawo Ifamoriyo Ojoawo Agboola
Language: Yoruba & English
Format: Physical Book
ISBN: 978-978-779-945-1

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Expand your understanding of Ifá — from memorising verses to understanding their structure, meaning and application.