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Ori Rere: The Blessing of a Good Head
Ori rere — the “good head” — is a Yorùbá blessing of destiny aligned with peace, virtue, and divine favor. It is cared for through good character (ìwà pẹ̀lẹ́), gentle offerings (adimú) like water, honey, or coconut, and prayer to one’s head (ẹborí). With ori rere, even hardships become lessons, guiding us toward purpose. As the elders say: “Orí rere ni ma ń jẹni lọ́lá” — a good head brings one to honor.
Alaje Fadesiye
Apr 12, 20244 min read
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