Igboho Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town/place in Oyo State, Nigeria
About Igboho
Igboho lies in fertile country of wooded savanna. It spreads over an extensive area, being surrounded by mud walls for protection from wars in those days. yams, cassava, maize, other fruits, and shea butter are the chief articles of trade. It is a key export location for tobacco, fruits, and kola nuts. Igboho, like many other Yoruba towns and cities, is inhabited by Christians, Muslims and the adherents of African Traditional Religious belief. Igboho was founded as the capital of the Oyo Empire in the 16th century after the Oyo had been driven from their previous capital of Oyo-Ile by Nupe enemies. It was created by Alaafin Eguguojo for its defences and high walls.
Igboho Travel Guide Sections
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