Esiẹ is a town in Kwara State in Nigeria.[1]
History
The town was founded by prince Baragbon c. 1770.[2] The dialect of Yoruba spoken in Esie is predominantly Igbonna. The town has a king who is Oba Yakubu Babalola Egunjobi II.
Attractions
It is home to the Esiẹ Museum which was the first museum to be established in Nigeria.
References
- ^ "Esiẹ Museum". CraftsVillage™ MarketHUB. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
- ^ http://cohesion.rice.edu/CentersAndInst/SAFA/emplibrary/aremu.pdf[permanent dead link]
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