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Learn 256 verses in a Year - Ifa Masterclass

An Accelerated Program for Ifa Students, Initiates, and Awo Ifa.

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How would you feel if you could understand all the 256 Odu ifa verses in just a year?


What if this time next year, you could confidently speak, interpret, and understand all 256 Odu Ifa?

Imagine sitting before elders, clients, or students with clarity and authority—no hesitation, no second-guessing—because you have mastered the complete foundation of Ifa wisdom. The 256 Odu are not just verses; they are the living archive of Yoruba spirituality, philosophy, history, medicine, ethics, and destiny. To truly know them is to hold the keys to profound insight and guidance.

Many believe learning all 256 Odu takes decades. What if it didn’t have to?

This course is designed to guide you step-by-step through every Odu Ifa within one year—clearly structured, deeply rooted in tradition, and practical for real understanding, not just memorization. You will build confidence verse by verse, Odu by Odu, until the entire corpus becomes familiar territory.

If you’ve ever felt called to go deeper…
If you’ve ever wished you could truly master the foundation of Ifa…
If you’re ready to commit to disciplined, guided learning…

Then ask yourself again:

How would you feel if you could learn all 256 Odu Ifa verses in just one year?

The journey begins here.

What would you be getting by enrolling in the Odu ifa program?

Get exposed to over 5 centuries and 22 generations of sacred Odu ifa verses

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When you enroll in the Odu Ifa Program, you are not just signing up for lessons — you are stepping into a lineage. His great great grandfather was the first to write the family’s Ifa corpus down by hand. His  great grandfather typed it up but never published it . His grandfather recorded his chants.on audio. His  father placed them in digital files to be preserved. Now, to stamp and add to his family legacy, Araba is prepared to teach the next generation through video!. Each generation carried the responsibility of protecting the verses, maintaining their integrity, and transmitting their deeper meanings without distortion. That is not just education — that is heritage.

In a world where information is often diluted, fast, and disconnected from its roots, this program anchors you in authenticity. You will never find this anywhere else.

You are not just learning Odu Ifa, you are inheriting centuries of preserved wisdom — and becoming part of the next generation entrusted to carry it forward.

In-depth study into 4-5 Ese Ifa verses every week

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Araba will guide you through 4 to 5 Ese Ifa every week, carrying you step by step through the full body of 256 Odù in one year! He will share the same way knowledge is traditionally passed in Nigeria—only you will be able to have access in your own home. 

By the end of the program, you could carry an entire foundation of verses, stories, and teachings that most awo spend years assembling piece by piece. Each verse comes with not just the Odu verse. They will come with the itan that is not often shared in books. The itan is the narrative backstory that explains the verse and reveals the wisdom it holds. When you learn the stories, you remember the lesson. You remember the medicine and It settles into your Ori in a lasting way. 

Araba will chant each verse in Yoruba, sharing the exact sound, tone, and rhythm as it is traditionally performed. You’ll learn by listening and chanting along, just as knowledge has been passed from teacher to student for generations. Along with the chant, he will explain the taboos and the guidance each Odù offers—revealing not just the words, but the wisdom and direction behind them. Even  the applications, for those in the diaspora.

A brief view of a one of Araba Somorin's Teaching

Balanced Teaching inclusive of Women

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Araba Olatunji is respected not only for his depth of insight, but also for his balanced and inclusive approach—especially in his teachings around women and gender equity. Where others may lean into rigid or patriarchal perspectives, he brings clarity, fairness, and spiritual maturity. He guides students far beyond surface-level interpretations and into the profound, esoteric wisdom of the ancient tradition. Yet despite the depth, his teaching feels personal and intimate—like sitting at the feet of a father who has known your spirit long before you arrived in this world.

In Summary, this is what you will receive each weeek:

  • 4–5 traditional Ifá Odu verses to study and learn at a steady, manageable pace

  • The itan — a rich, detailed story that gives context and reveals the deeper meaning behind each verse

  • Full access to video lessons, along with written text in English (Spanish coming soon)

  • The traditional chants for each ese, shared orally so you can listen, practice, and chant along

  • The taboos connected to each Odu, clearly explained

  • The sacred wisdom and teachings carried by the Odu

  • Practical guidance on how to apply each Odu to real life

  • Access to a private community of fellow students in the program

All of this sacred knowledge is available, for just  $72 per month.

Grab this opportunity today! Class begins the first week of March,2026.

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NB: Due to the rare and sacred nature of these teachings, Araba shares his family’s verses through a subscription to preserve their integrity. Your subscription includes access to weekly video lessons, a growing archive, and the verses taught in Yoruba with English translations (Spanish coming soon), along with a private community where students can ask questions and receive guidance.

There are no downloadable books. Students are required to write the verses by hand and take notes, following traditional training methods that build discipline, deepen memory, and support true understanding.

The program covers one verse per Odu, including its itan (narrative) and traditional chant, totaling 256 verses in one year. Additional verses may be offered in 2027, depending on the success of this program.

That's not all.
Yes, there is more!
Join the Ose Ifa program too! Here is the good news, you can either
Take it as a Combo or as a seperate program, You choose!

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In addition to the 256 Odù in a Year program, a second offering is available and can be taken on its own or combined with the full Odù study.

Every four days, Araba will perform Òsé Ifá divination and offerings on behalf of the group. He will share the Òsé Odù, along with traditional teachings, spiritual insight, and guidance for the coming days. This provides ongoing support and helps you deepen your understanding of Òsé Ifá practice.

 

This program is a powerful way to build confidence in your own Òsé Ifá observances while learning directly through lived practice. You may enroll in this offering on its own or alongside the 256 Odù in a Year program for a more complete experience.

Meet your tutor and Mentor

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Araba Olatunji Somorin Araba of Eposo Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria

Araba Olatunji Somorin Araba of Eposo Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria

Olatunji Muyiwa Somorin is an Oluwo Olodu, a title that distinguishes him as the head of the highest ranking among Iyalawo and Babalawo (traditional priests of the Yoruba/Ifa Tradition). He was born into a family of 22 generations of Ifa high priests and medicine makers. A social engineer, entrepreneur, writer, counselor, cultural preservationists and consultant, he holds B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Agricultural Engineering with a specialization in Soil and Water Utilization and Conservation from the Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile Ife and the University of Ibadan respectively. He is a co-founder and director of Ketus Ifa Institute, an educational company registered in Trinidad &Tobago.

OSE DEVOTIONALS

$47
Per month, USD

  • For Devotees
  • Do your Ose Ifa with Araba every 4 days
  • The ODU
  • Access to the Ose Archives
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LEARN 256 ODU IN A YEAR

$72
Per month, USD

  • Study as an Awo receiving 4- 5 Odu Ifa per week
  • Access to Archives to continue to learn at your own pace
  • No memorization required
  • Access to video recordings and digital files
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COMBO - 256 ODUS PER YEAR & OSE DEVOTIONALS

$97
Per month, USD

  • Odu pulled for Ose Ifa every 4 days
  • 4 -5 Odus to master for Awo Study
  • Access to private community
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