The Ijebu people are a sub-ethnic group of the larger Yoruba ethnic group, and they are primarily found in the southwestern part of Nigeria. They are known for their entrepreneurial spirit, their love of education, and their contributions to the development of Nigeria. The Ijebu people have a long and proud history, and their Oriki reflects their deep respect for their ancestors and their cultural heritage. You can checkout the oriki ijebu below. You can also get the oriki ijebu audio download below.
Oriki Ijebu
Ijebu omo alare,
omo awujale,
omo arojo joye,
omo alagemo ogun woyowoyo,
omo aladiye ogogomoga,
omo adiye balokun omilili,
ara orokun,
ara o radiye,
omo ohun seni oyoyonyo,
oyoyo mayomo ohun seni olepani,
omo dudu ile komobe se njosi,
pupa tomo be se okuku sinle,
omo moreye mamaroko,
morokotan eye matilo,
omo moni isunle mamalobe,
obe tin benile komoile baba tobiwan lomo,
Omo onigbo ma’de,
omo onigbo mawo mawo,
omo onigbo ajoji magbodowo,
ajoji tobawo gboro yio di ebora ile baba tobi wan lomo.
Ijebu omo ere niwa,
omo olowo isembaye,
towo kuji to dode,
koto dowo eru,
koto dowo omo.
Orisa jendabi onile yi,
niwan finpe igba ijebu owo,
kelebe ijebu owo,
ito ijebu owo, dudu ijebu owo,
pupa ijebu owo,
kekere ijebu owo,
agba ijebu owo.
Ijebu ode ijebu ni,
ijebu igbo ijebu ni,
ijebu isara ijebu ni,
ayepe ijebu,
ikorodu ijebu ijebu noni,
Ijebu omo oni Ile nla,
Ijebu omo alaso nla!
Ajuwaase ooo!