Ikirun Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Osun State, Nigeria
About Ikirun
The first settler and founder of the present-day Ikirun was a hunter, whose name was Basetan. In one of his hunting expeditions, he came across another settlement nearby in Igbo Irele headed by Akinorun. Basetan convinced Akinorun to join him in present-day Ikirun. However, because Basetan used to go on long hunting sprees, the day-to-day administration of the settlement was left in the care of Akinorun. As a result, the rulership was progressively ceded to Akinorun and his descendants, while Basetan and his descendants, up to the present time, acted as the Eesa (deputy). In recognition of this arrangement, every newly installed Akinrun mandatorily spends sometime in the Eesa's palace as the Eesa's guest (his original landlord) before moving into his palace.
Top Attractions in Ikirun
Explore the best things to see and do in Ikirun:
- ★Ikirun Egungun Festival
Where to Eat in Ikirun
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Afribuka Restaurant
- 🍴Anuoluwapo Food Canteen
Where to Stay in Ikirun
- 🏨De-Marvellous Guest House
- 🏨Folabee Global Hotel
- 🏨Fortune Exclusive Hotel
- 🏨Sebtrol Continental Hotel Limited
Ikirun Travel Guide Sections
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