Olumo Rock is located in the city of Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. Historically, the rock was a natural fortress for the Egbas during inter-tribal warfare in the 19th century. It provided protection to the Egba people when they needed it, and is now held in high esteem by the members of the clan.
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The Egba people are a subgroup of the Yoruba people, an ethnic group of western Nigeria, a majority of whom are from the central part of Ogun State that is ...
Feb 6, 2023 · The southwestern region of Nigeria houses an ancient ancestral rock called Olumo. This mountain is located in the city of Abeokuta, ...
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A massive outcrop of granite rock that towers above the city, the rock served as a natural fortress for the Egba people during the 19th century. It offered ...