Explanation

“Lakaaye, oshinmole” are praise names (oriki) for Ogun, the god of iron and war. Each deity in Yoruba religion has unique praise poems that describe their attributes.

Oriki are poetic phrases that honor and identify deities or important people. They mention the person’s qualities, achievements, and characteristics.

Knowing oriki helps you identify which deity or ancestor is being addressed. Each set of praise names belongs to a specific figure.