In Yoruba mythology, Ogun is a son of Obatala and Oduduwa. He was a warrior who won many battles and was rewarded with the kingdom of the town of Ire in the land of Ekiti given to him by Oduduwa. Research Ogun
Abeokuta is a town and capital of Ogun State in Nigeria on the Ogun river. The town was founded in 1830 as a defence against invasion from neighbouring Dahomeyans. Research Abeokuta
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