[male
vocals] (
Talking
drums
beating) (
Shekere
rattling)
Ah-ah!
See
gobe!
Oluwo
Ifatoye,
the
wisdom
of
the
ages
Ifakayode,
we
celebrate
you
today
Oya,
let
the
drums
speak!
From
the
roots
of
the
earth,
the
spirit
arise
Babaláwo
Ifatoye,
a
light
in
your
eyes
Arifajogun,
the
keeper
of
the
sacred
flame
The
whole
city
shouting
out
your
name
You
carry
the
wisdom,
the
truth
in
your
hand
Leading
the
way
through
the
promised
land
Omo,
the
ancestors
dancing
in
the
heat
We
feel
the
vibration,
the
rhythm
so
sweet
Odogwu
Ifatoye,
the
master
of
the
flow
Ifakayode,
let
the
blessings
overflow
Obara
Irosun,
the
path
is
crystal
clear
Festival
vibes,
let
the
people
gather
near
Odogwu
Ifatoye,
our
leader
and
our
guide
With
the
ancestors
walking
by
your
side
Ehen!
E
choke!
Let
the
world
know
today
Babaláwo
Ifatoye,
we
shout
it
all
the
way
Arifajogun,
the
crown
of
the
wise
Look
at
the
spirit
as
the
energy
rise
No
dulling,
we
celebrate
the
man
of
the
hour
Standing
in
majesty,
fueled
by
the
power
The
talking
drums
talking,
they
call
out
your
grace
A
smile
on
the
people,
joy
on
every
face
It’
s
a
festival
night,
the
stars
align
bright
Babaláwo
shines
like
the
morning
light
Odogwu
Ifatoye,
the
master
of
the
flow
Ifakayode,
let
the
blessings
overflow
Obara
Irosun,
the
path
is
crystal
clear
Festival
vibes,
let
the
people
gather
near
Odogwu
Ifatoye,
our
leader
and
our
guide
With
the
ancestors
walking
by
your
side
Ehen!
E
choke!
Let
the
world
know
today
Babaláwo
Ifatoye,
we
shout
it
all
the
way
Shey
you
dey
whine
me?
No
competition!
This
is
the
truth,
this
is
the
mission
From
the
Odu
to
the
heart
of
the
street
Your
legacy
growing,
it’
s
truly
complete (
Log
drum
solo) (
Talking
drum
chant)
Oluwo,
you
stand
where
the
spirits
converge
Watching
the
future
and
past
as
they
merge
Obara
Irosun,
the
mystery
you
hold
A
story
of
greatness,
a
story
untold
We
honor
the
office,
we
honor
the
soul
Let
the
bells
ring
and
let
the
drums
roll
No
wahala,
just
praise
and
the
fire
Babaláwo
Ifatoye,
taking
us
higher
Odogwu
Ifatoye,
the
master
of
the
flow
Ifakayode,
let
the
blessings
overflow
Obara
Irosun,
the
path
is
crystal
clear
Festival
vibes,
let
the
people
gather
near
Odogwu
Ifatoye,
our
leader
and
our
guide
With
the
ancestors
walking
by
your
side
Ehen!
E
choke!
Let
the
world
know
today
Babaláwo
Ifatoye,
we
shout
it
all
the
way
Arifajogun!
Ifatoye,
the
great
one!
Obara
Irosun,
e
don
do!
Festival
energy,
we
out
here! (
Talking
drums
fade
out)