Obatala's Taboos & Why You Should Observe Them Ọbàtálá, Òrìṣà Ńlá, Baba Arugbo, King of The White Cloth is considered the father of the orishas. Obatala was responsible for molding the first human before Olódùmarè breathed life into him. Like all the Òrìṣà, Obatala has taboos and if you are a child of Obatala, you are expected to observe them. Many consider Obatala's taboos the most challenging, especially the hot pepper and salt. No one can force you to avoid drunkenness, palm wine, hot pepper,