Osogbo

Osogbo (Oshogbo) is a town in Southwest Nigeria.

Understand

It is known for the Oshogbo School of Art and the Oja Oba Market building, said to be the former Oba's palace. Osogbo has several hotels.

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Osogbo is along the railway from Lagos to Kano.

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A temple in Osun-Osogbo
  • 🌍 Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove. A sacred forest along the banks of the Ọsun (Oshun) River just outside the city, dedicated to the river goddess. The Osun-Osogbo Grove is among the last of the sacred forests which usually adjoin the edges of most Yoruba cities before extensive urbanization, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Osogbo is the venue of the annual Osun-Osogbo festival along the River Osun. The festival is centered around the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove.

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