Hello there! How have you been and How's second quarter of the year going for you?
I travelled again!! This time to a place I lived for 5 years, but didn't explore very well and that is Abeokuta.
Abeokuta is the capital of Ogun State and it is located in the South Western region of Nigeria
I was excited when Alice suggested it. Ordinarily, you'd think I won't be interested because I have lived in the city before, but on the contrary, I was so excited because of the fact that I would be visiting this city purposely for tourism this time around.
Jumoke & Alice were my travel buddies on this one; y'all know I don't travel alone (if you have been following, you would know I don't really enjoy travelling alone).
Amure Alice was our host in Abeokuta, I mean super host who made our trip vacation-like.
We had a proper movie night the first day; I mean the one that involves Popcorn, Wine, Netflix and chill.
History first
Abeokuta (literarily means “under the rock”) is the state capital of Ogun State in Southwest Nigeria. It is situated on the east bank of the Ogun River, near a group of rocky outcrops in a wooded savanna. 77 kilometres (48 mi) north of Lagos by railway, or 130 kilometres (81 mi) by water. As of 2006, Abeokuta and the surrounding area had a population of 449,088.
In this particular post, I will be highlighting places worth visiting in Abeokuta, although there are more but these are the ones you shouldn't miss next time you find yourself in the city.
Shall we?
Seven notable places to visit in Abeokuta.
1. OLUMO ROCK
Olumo Rock is one of the notable tourist attractions in Abeokuta. It is located in the city of Abeokuta, Ogun State, it used to serve as natural fortress during the inter-tribal warfare in the 19th century. It is located exactly at the intersection between Ijemo-Alape Road and Ita-Bayinbo Street in Ikija area, under Abeokuta North local government of the state
2. THE KUTI'S HERITAGE MUSEUM.
This is Kuti family's house turned into a heritage museum. A newly renovated family house of Mr. Israel Oludotun Ransom Kuti and Mrs. Funmilayo Ransom Kuti, the parent to the legendary Fela Anikulapo Ransom Kuti. It is located in Isabo area in Abeokuta and the access fee is N1000. This museum is a must visit because the remains of the Kutis were preserved from the first generation to the third generation. You get to learn more about the Kuti family.
3. AAFIN ALAKE TI ILU EGBA
This is the Palace of the traditional ruler of Egbaland and it is indeed a place worth visiting, you would definitely be fascinated by the history, artifacts & monuments.
4. OLUSEGUN OBASANJO PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY (OOPL)
This Library is one of the raving tourist attractions in Abeokuta presently. It is owned by the former president of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo.
Its facilities include Amusement Parks, open air Amphitheatre, Cinema, Wildlife Park, Lake, Hotel and an Auditorium. It is located at the Presidential Boulevard Way, Oke mosan, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
5. CENTENARY HALL, AKE, ABEOKUTA
The Centenary Hall was built by the Egba people to celebrate their 100 years of peaceful existence at Abeokuta after the inter-tribal wars. It was built in 1950 and it is situated directly opposite the Ake Palace
6. FIRST CHURCH IN EGBALAND
St. Peter’s Cathedral Church, built in 1898 is the first church in Nigeria and it is located in Ake, Abeokuta. Although Christianity started from Badagry but the first church was founded in Egbaland.
7. ADIRE MALL
What is tourism without shopping souvenirs, this mall is exactly the place you can shop for Adire souvenirs because nobody does it better than the Egba people. Located in Itoku which is not far from the Olumo rock.
Have you visited any of these destinations? Let me know your thoughts. If there are more tourist attractions, kindly share them in the comment section
Thanks for reading
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