Olumo Rock

One of the state in Nigeria with an anthem is the Abeokuta state; which has produced notable heroes of Nigerian. Names like  MKO Abiola, Funmilayo Ransom Kuti, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Olusegun Obasonjo, Awolowo etcetera are offsprings of that dear state. There again is situated a very notable rock in the heart of the Egba people the city of Abeokuta called Olumo rock.


The meaning of Abeokuta in Yoruba language (one of the languages spoken by the Nigerian people), means under a rock. History has it that whenever there is a war, (guessing inter-tribal wars), It was said to be a fortress and some worship it (the rock) as Orisha (an idol). Worshippers of it told a prophecy long time ago that after the 10th king, the city would experience notable development, call it rumours or whatever you like, the city is way different from the way it used to be long ago, maybe prophecy was fulfilled or time brought the development would be a choice I'll leave you to make.


The old olumo rock is completely different from the new view. We should not rule the fact that it is a tourist attraction in Nigeria. If you are coming to Nigeria and you want a tourist site to visit, don't forget olumo rock.

OGUN STATE ANTHEM
Ise ya, Ise ya
Omo Ogun Ise ya
Eledumare ise ma ya o eee
Ise ya
Eyin omo Ogun e se giri
Ise po fun wa lati se
Omo rere kii s’ase
Omo Ogun kii sole
E bere gberu o
Oluwa mbe fun wa
E tera mose o
Ise ya, Omo Ogun
Ise ya a a

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