Haven established the meaning and importance of Oriki to the Yoruba people, we hope to bring you Oriki of some of the popular Yoruba tribes. The Oriki will be both in text, audio and video format. We are starting with text format. In this text, we bring you Oriki Awori, courtesy of Ogbeni Sugun Alabi. You can read the oriki Iwo here.
Oriki Awori….
Mariwo eh eh, agan eh eh
Mariwo tu yeri yeri
Agan tu yeri yeri
Awori Omo Akesan, omo oloko ni ilu Isheri,
Omo iwaju oloko to n s’owo,
Eyinkule oloko to nso ejigba’leke,
Omo ogedengede oloko to ntan yebe yebe loju omi,
Omo kafopa wa kafaje wa, ka tun sopa nu ka s’aje nu,
Kafogede gede owo w’ako de’le Isheri,
Omo agbeleke r’eru, omo eyigba, omo onitigbo mokun,
Omo erin gbokun yin ibon ode, omo ere fa kalu,
Omo oro nje omo oro nso, omo abi maku omo are maso,
Omo okansoso ajanaku to n migbo kijikiji…..
Omo Ogunrombi, omo arogun masa, omo ogun
niwase.
Edumare Jowo Bawa Da Ilu Awori Si
Ase
Author: Haba Naija
Temi Odurinde is a Technology and Culture Content Creator at Haba Naija, specialising in digital trends, online culture, and the psychological impact of technology on everyday life. An oral storyteller as well as an avid follower of other aspects of arts and culture. One of the published books authored by is the collection of Yoruba folktales titled Akojopo Itandow Yoruba. With a BSc in Information Technology and Psychology, as well as a Masters in Sustainable Development, Temi brings a multidisciplinary perspective to his writing, combining technical knowledge with insights into human behaviour. His content explores how technology shapes culture, influences social interaction, and drives modern digital experiences. All articles by Temi Odurinde follow Haba Naija’s editorial standards, with a focus on accuracy, relevance, and responsible reporting.
