Category: Discover Kwara

Odo Gògó   : A sacred river in Offa , where a snake comes down to stop fighting residents fetching water at her abode . History has it that this river used to be a human, she was from a polygamous family, eldest of the wifes in the home. She had no child. One day, she […]

Ilemona is a small but vibrant town located in the Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria. Ilemona also happens to be the headquarters of Oyun L.G.A .   The town got its name from the combination of 2 yoruba words , “ILE” meaning Home & “ANAMO” , meaning Potatoes . With a rich […]

In the heart of Kwara State, lies a hidden gem that captivates the senses and soothes the soul. Welcome to OMEgreens Park & Garden, an exquisite sanctuary nestled in the vibrant town of IJAGBO, a stone’s throw away from the bustling city of Offa.   Alaro Pottery Centre – Exploring The Traditional Art of Pottery […]

Right in the beautiful market of Owode in Offa lies a captivating sight — a bustling cassava processing place that hummed with life and purpose. The air was infused with the earthy aroma of cassava, a staple crop deeply woven into the fabric of the region’s culture and cuisine. At the stall, the market women […]

Unforgettable Moments : We had so much fun that evening with the village children during a camping adventure at Jebba ..

Joyous Eid al-Adha Celebrations in Ilorin! We came together to celebrate the spirit of sacrifice, unity, and gratitude during the recent Eid al-Adha festivities in Ilorin! ✨ The air was filled with prayers, generosity, and acts of kindness as we embraced the essence of this blessed occasion. Families, friends, and communities united to share in […]

In the beautiful state of Kwara, Nigeria, lies a rich heritage of craftsmanship and artistic expression. Today, we delve into the world of pottery, a traditional art form that has flourished in this region for centuries. Join us as we explore the fascinating story of pottery in Kwara State. Pottery has long been an integral […]

Oke-Onigbin is a small peaceful town, located in the heart of the Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria. It is mostly inhabited by the Igbomina people, and boasts of rich cultural heritage.   It is also a stop location for tourists touring Owu Waterfalls to shop and rest before proceeding on their journey […]

Tsaragi is a beautiful town located in Edu L.G.A of Kwara State, & shares borders with Ancient Share town. We discovered one of the major reasons people visits this town is the Central Market (Tsaragi Central Market) which proudly hosts and receives buyers and sellers not just within Kwara State , but from neighboring States […]

Esie is situated about 60km southwest of Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, Nigeria. The Public Gallery in Esie is the primary public historical center laid out by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 1945 as a feature of the work to protect cultural heritage in the country.   The gallery was established in Esie […]

Owa onire is a small village located in the Ifelodun L.G.A of Kwara State, NIgeria. It is also home to the highest waterfall in West Africa – Owu Waterfall   Owu Waterfalls The Highest Waterfall In West Africa Located In Ifelodun Local Government Area Of Kwara State (Pictures) The people of Owa onire practice Agriculture […]

Ancient Shao town is one of the wonderful places to explore in Kwara State , with beautiful venues like the Bassa river, Oke yelu, Oke Sininniga etc. Shao is located in Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State and about 12 kilometers away from Ilorin, Kwara State capital. The historic event which brought these original […]

E I Y E N K O R I N – A peaceful town located 6km away from Ilorin City. Eiyenkorin is also home to the popular Crown Hill University . The people in this region practice Crop, Fish farming among other businesses.   Eiyenkorin, Kwara State

Bode saadu is beautiful town, located at Moro local government area of Kwara State. On this post, we will be sharing with you our visit to Bode saadu’s market during their market day. Just like many towns and cities in Nigeria , there’s always a particular calculation in which the major market days are being […]

Are you an adventurous person looking for some fun places in Kwara State? You should explore the great ASA DAM . Asa Dam is the biggest and tallest DAM in Kwara State, located in the State capital, Ilorin, Nigeria with a length of 597 meters and height of 27 meters. This beautiful dam was constructed […]

Bode saadu is a beautiful town, located in Moro local government of Kwara State, Nigeria. It’s also one of the popular towns in Kwara State known to produce one of the very important positions, “The Emir Of Ilorin” . The town of Bode Saadu has it in record to have produced a couple of great […]

Agba Dam is an earth dam with about 1344 million litres capacity. It also happens to be the first DAM to be constructed here in Kwara State.

History has it that this magnificent ancient building used to be the King’s palace , here in Ilorin, Kwara State. It was the former Palace of the Emir of Ilorin. You can definitely feel the royal ancient feel from the great structure of the building. What do you think about this magnificent building ?  Share […]

Ilorin Central Mosque is one of the major Prides of Ilorin, Kwara State. It is located in the centre of the city, around the popular OJA OBA .       Let’s Share Some History During the 1820’s, the first Ilorin Central Mosque was built under the direction of Sheik Imam Muhammad Munab’bau at Agbarere […]

Eid al Fitr was celebrated by Muslims through-out the state capital , as the road to the capital praying ground (Yidi) along Irewolede road, Ilorin was flooded with faithfuls for the annual prayer. It marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan. Horsemen as well as high dignitaries could be spotted at the […]

Exploring Kwara State has always been one of our major goals, with our aim centered towards bringing various tourism areas to residents in Kwara and even beyond. On this post, we will be sharing in brief our exploration of a beautiful small town in Kwara State.   JEBBA Jebba is a small town that shares […]

Oja Ipata is one of Ilorin’s most visited marketplace, after Mandate market and Oja Tuntun, all situated in Ilorin, Kwara State. Oja ipata is located along he popular Oja-gboro road. You can expect a very welcome approach by the market women and traders in the market.     A Tourism Visit to the Unilorin Dam […]

Kwara is blessed with a lots of tourist attraction areas, of which Unilorin Dam is one of them. The Beautiful DAM is located right inside the University premises, before approaching the main university buildings.     The road to the DAM is accompanied with beautiful formation of trees and beautiful nature plants, a place where […]

Oja tuntun is one of ilorin’s major market place, located along Abdul azeez Attah road, ilorin. It’s one of the most visited in Ilorin metropolis for varieties of items ranging from food stuffs,  clothings, kitchen items, herbal products, and many other items required for everyday use.   Sobi Hills – A Tourism Visit To The […]

Sobi hills is the tallest / highest hill located in Ilorin, Kwara State. It’s the highest natural land form from which the entire city of Ilorin can be seen at a glance. It is one of the most visited fun spots, in which people, friends and tourists love to visit when visiting the city of […]

Kwara State is blessed with a lot of tourist attraction areas, of which the University Of Ilorin Zoological Garden is one of them. The Zoo is located just before the University Entrance Gate, at Along University Road, Tanke Oke-odo, Ilorin, Kwara State. History: has it that the zoo was first established as biological garden at […]

The Kwara State Stadium is a multi-use stadium, located in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of the popular Kwara United F.C. and ABS F.C. The stadium has a capacity of 18,000 after renovation work that started in 2010. Oja Oba, The King’s Market […]

There is no one who is based in Ilorin, the capital City of Kwara State that does not know of the popular OJA OBA (King’s Market). It is a very busy market, close to the Emir’s palace where its name was derived. It’s also close to Ilorin central Mosque. Oja oba is said to be […]