EGBA land (ABEOKUTA) Under the rock

Olumo Rock, Abeokuta

History of AbeokutaAbeokuta, also known as Egba- land is the capital of Ogun state in south west Nigeria.Abeokuta was founded in 1830 but did not come to existence like other cities because of there superior social and cultural life . Egba land was ruled by the Oyo empire, and stood together with others into 25 kingdoms in the southwestern part of Africa . But my city Abeokuta, decided to have independence from the Oyo empire.

Egba land was also the first which brought the first newspaper ,called ‘Iwe Iroyin’ this was in 1860.

Also they were exposed to western education, in the nineteen century and also was exposed to Christianity. Egba liked to invest on there children education, so they could stand by themselves That is why Egba has some first notables to show for this

example :

Nobel laurel : Wole Shoyinka

Former President: Olusegun Obasonjo

History of Abeokuta - Continuation

The Egba people were once part of the 25 kingdoms, and ruled by the Oyo empire. They lived together as a huge group but wanted independence, so brought the Oyo empire to its destruction. However, they were having wars against the Oyo empire.They successfully won by using the Olumo rock as defense and sanctuary which led to the founding of Abeokuta. They called the rock Olumo which means The Lord has decided to put and end to the tribal war and it is still called that.In 1832 the Ijebu challenged the Egbas and it was called the Owiwi war. In 1834 the Ibadan also waged another war called the Arakanga war, but they were all defeated by the Egba people. Egba means in Yoruba language accept because all the kingdoms that wanted independents joined them. Abeokuta is also famous for there tie and dye clothings.

Typography

Abeokuta

The topography for Egba land was also a support for them wining the war, because when they had wars, they will stay on hills until the enemy came to attack them then they would get ready to fight. Another factor that helped them was the Olumo rock they could stay inside the rock and be, covered and because the rock was so huge they could fit up to seven thousand people and lurch brought a surprise attack against their enemies .

Nigerian data

This is a the Life expectancy for people living in Nigeria.

Life expectancy

total population: 140 millioncountry comparison to the world: 212male: 46.16 yearsfemale: 47.76 years (2009 est.)

Daily production of oil in in Nigeria

2080132 bopd

Conclusion

1)The Egaba had a lot of faith to conquer the Oyo empire at got independence .

2) They invested there resources on educations children's

3)They are predominately Christians

4) They are tolerant to people