Ofun Meji: An Ifá Verse on Odùduwà and Accountability

This Yoruba Ifá verse from Ofun Meji recounts how Odù received instructions to make a sacrifice. He complied by offering a calabash, its cover, four poles and chains, which he was told to bury before his home. The verse says Odù bound himself to the buried items. From that day, he became known as Odùduwà, described as one whose actions could not easily be questioned. It also refers to Odùduwà as Atewonro, the one who descended to Earth on a chain, and as the son of Lamurudu. The passage presents Odùduwà as a symbol of accountability and integrity. Its closing reflection argues that someone facing serious public accusations should be able to respond openly, rather than remain silent.

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