Most human beings believe in the existence of supernatural powers and supernatural beings. The Yoruba are no exceptions to this. They believe these supernatural forces can be manipulated to interfere in human existence. Though most people doubt the existence and efficacy of such charms and spells, we are not here to dispel your doubts, just here to keep you informed. Below are some spells popular among the Yoruba of Nigeria.
#1:
Ijaya (To Frighten):
Ever been in a situation where you felt so much overwhelming fear over something or someone you normally wouldn't be afraid of? That skinny kid at the corner of your street who you feel much stronger than? Believe it or not, you may be under an Ijaya spell. Ijaya is a charm used in frightening an adversary or an antagonist in a place of work, school e.t.c. People normally use it when they want to take advantage of someone or you want someone more powerful than you to keep mute while you express your opinion. It causes overwhelming fear unreasonably to human and animals.
#2
Mayehun (Refuse me not):
This spell is used to compel someone to do something he/she would never do on a normal basis. It could be used in wooing a lady, request money from people, There is a simple incantation that goes with some Mayehun formulas: “In Yoruba Language; Orun Lo ngba towo omode Orun Lo ngba towo agba ” x5 Translation: “Sleep takes from the young Sleep takes from the old.
Part of the preparation goes thus:
You put a cowrie shell in each hand when going to sleep . The following morning it would have dropped from your hands. Pick them up and pound them (to powder) with the herbs”. I keep wondering why no one has thought of using this to gain access to fort knox.
#3
Eru (Fear):
Eru is used to put a mortal fear into someone. It is different from other Ijaya because it is a more advanced form of Ijaya spell. If you place someone on “Eru” he or she will be afraid of you for life when around your vicinity.
#4:
Afose (Spell to speak and make things happen):
Afose charm is used to make spoken words happen immediately or later in the future depending on the potency of the charm or the nature of the issue the Afose is addressing. This charm was utilized by Yoruba fore-bearers to control elements of the weather. They could use it to make rain fall or to stop rain. Afose spell can work on both living and non-living things.
#5:
Gbetugbetu (Hypnotism spell):
This spell is a very powerful hypnotism spell. It would compel someone to do the most impossible things. The forefathers of the Yorubas used it when they were attacked by a gang of thieves; they just commanded them to fight (each other) or hand over their weapons.
#6
Aluwo (Charm to make someone fall after being hit):
This charm is normally used during fights. Sometimes it is used in form of a ring and worn on a finger. Take a punch from someone wearing an Aluwo ring and its lights out for you.
#7
Agbefuye (Lightening charm):
This spell will make lightening strike on any location of your choice. It can be very dangerous because it is difficult to control. You have the power or Thor in your hands, and with great power comes great responsibilities.
#8
Afeeri (Disappearing charm):
This charm is used when you want to disappear from a location, though i don't know whether you can control where you reappear or not. Imagine grabbing some gold bars from fort knox and reappearing inside a prison!
#9
Egbe (Flight Spell):
This spell grants you the power of flight. The spell will normally first transform the person using it into an animal that can fly usually a bat or a cockroach. This spell has limitations as someone cannot fly over very large bodies of water.
#10
Ayeta (Bullet proof):
Stories abound of people getting shot without the bullet penetrating their bodies. Something like a spiritual body armor. There are some things people using this charm are expected to avoid so as not to ruin its efficacy.
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