A brief introduction to the Egba people
You didnThe Egba nation comprises four subdivisions: Ake, Owu, Oke Ona, and Gbagura, each with its own king. Historically, these four divisions made up the Egba nation; Ibara, although geographically within Abeokuta, is part of Yewaland. During colonial rule, the British recognized the Alake (King of Ake) as the paramount ruler of the entire clan and territory, hence his successor is now known as the Alake of Egbaland. The kings of the subdivisions are titled as follows: Alake of Egbaland, Oshile of Oke Ona, Agura of Gbagura, and Olowu of Owu, in order of settlement and seniority in the Egba nation.
Notably, the original town and settlement of the Egba nation in Egbaland were located under and around Olumo Rock, in the Ikija/Ikereku area of Egba Oke Ona. The Jagunna of Itoko, an Oke Ona chief, serves as the high priest of Olumo. Olumo Rock is situated within the territory of and is controlled by the Itokos.
Another historical name for Abeokuta is Oko Adagba (Adagba's Farm), referring to the hunter who discovered Olumo Rock. Adagba, seeking game from Obantoko township, where his fellow Itoko citizens were based, stumbled upon the mountain.
Egbaland was home to Henry Townsend and the first newspaper in Nigeria (Iwe Iroyin). Its people were among the first Nigerian nations (and until recently, the only one) to have an anthem.
Professor Wole Soyinka Station
Olumo Rock Tourist Center
OOLP Wildlife Park
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