A chant of praise to Ogum, the warrior orixá (orisha) and lord of iron, with a translation transcribed by the community. Listen in the video above.
Ogún Onire alágbára
A mu wodo,
Ogún si la omi logboogba.
Ogún lo ni ajá oun ni a pá ajá fun.
Onílí ikú, Olódede máríwo.
Ogún olóna olá.
Ogún a gbeni ju oko riro lo,
Ogún gbemi o.
The lyrics and meaning
The spelling is phonetic and the transcription included the translation: 'Ogún Onire, the powerful (alágbára). We took him to the river and, with his machete, he split the waters in two. Ogún is the owner of the dogs; lord of the abode of death, of a house decorated with mariwo (palm leaves). Ogún, lord of the path of prosperity, support me.' It is a praise to the warrior who opens the paths.
Who is Ogum
Ogum is the warrior orixá, lord of iron and technologies, the one who opens the paths with his sword. Greeting: Ogunhê! See the complete profile of Ogum.
When this chant is sung
The chants of Ogum enter the xirê and they greet him as the warrior who goes ahead, opening the path for the other Orixás.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'Ogunhê' mean?
It is the greeting to Ogum, the warrior orixá and lord of iron. It is a cry of respect to the opener of paths and protector against enemies.