Gbongan Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Osun State, Nigeria
About Gbongan
Gbongan was founded by Akinfemwa, whose motto was: "Never is a horse gained in legacy by an idle man." Abiodun Adegoriolu the Alaafin of Oyo, who reigned between 1750 - 1789 was the father of Olufi. Olufi migrated from Oyo with a large followers consequent upon the unrest that attended the death of Alaafin Abiodun in 1789. One tradition states that Olufi contested the throne of Oyo and lost. He then had to leave Oyo as tradition demanded. Another associates the migration of Olufi from Oyo with the general unrest that characterised the politics in Oyo after the demise of Alaafin Abiodun. This made Oyo metropolis not safe for peaceful existence, hence many citizens of Oyo followed Olufi as he migrated from Oyo. Olufi probably left Oyo after 1789. He took Igbori route. His entourage stayed th
Where to Eat in Gbongan
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Anuoluwapo Food Canteen
- 🍴Iya Abass Food Canteen
Where to Stay in Gbongan
- 🏨Palm Crest Hotel
- 🏨Popoola Guest House
- 🏨Sope Motel
Gbongan Travel Guide Sections
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