Abeokuta Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Nigeria
About Abeokuta
Abeokuta is one of the most progressive areas of present-day Nigeria, although it has had its fair share of trials. After having been settled by members of the Egba nation who had emigrated out of the restive Oyo Empire, then inhabited by Chief Sodeke and his people trying to flee Dahomey and Ibadan slavehunters, it saw a period of prominence as a center for palm oil cultivation. King Gezo and the Dahomey, being not just a little pinched with jealousy by this, invaded to start the Battle of Abeokuta in 1851 which the local inhabitants won. The British also began infiltrating at this time, first missionaries, and then colonial interests. To gain protection during the Yoruba Civil Wars, the king or alake of the Egba signed an alliance with the British which consummated in British imperialism
Top Attractions in Abeokuta
Explore the best things to see and do in Abeokuta:
- ★Ake Palace
- ★Bilikisu Sungbo Shrine
- ★Capricorn Cinema
- ★Centenary Hall
- ★Funaab Zoo Park
- ★MKO Abiola international stadium
- ★National Museum Abeokuta
- ★Olumo Rock
Where to Eat in Abeokuta
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Big Treat Restaurant
- 🍴College of Noodles
- 🍴Dalish Restaurant
- 🍴Dishes Eatery
- 🍴FT Tasties
- 🍴G-Place
Where to Stay in Abeokuta
- 🏨Camas hotel & Suites
- 🏨Celia's suites
- 🏨Conference Hotel
- 🏨Green Legacy Resort
- 🏨House 56 Hotel and Suites
- 🏨IBD Hotels
Abeokuta Travel Guide Sections
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