The album (full title: Onísìná Àti Orin Ìyá Mi , catalog ORCLP 90) is a notable work by the legendary Yoruba poet and Ìjálá chanter, Chief Ogundare Foyanmu .
Side A of the record, titled Orin Ìyá Mi , focuses on maternal themes, newborn babies, and social warnings. Side 2, the side, explores moral and societal themes through Ìjálá-Ode chanting. An Example of Ogundare Foyanmu's Selected Ijala Chant Onisina - Ogundare Foyanmu / Ijala Side 2
Foyanmu was born in Ogbomoso in 1938. He became a master of , a traditional oral poetry rooted in hunter traditions and the worship of Ogun , the god of iron. Foyanmu had no formal education initially. However, he became a renowned bard known for his incredible memory and sharp intellect. He often recounted history and genealogies with precision. Overview of "Onisina" Side 2 The album (full title: Onísìná Àti Orin Ìyá