Soaking Up the Sun: Navigating the Sizzling Summers
The weather growing up for me is really in two forms, rain or sun, and it depends on where you are in the part of Nigeria where you tend to experience a bit of the cold weather like that of "abroad". I am someone who does not like so much cold, but I'm not too
It’s Festival Time Again
It's that time of the year again where we get to immerse ourselves in the cultural heritage of the Yoruba people. The celebration of the Olojo Festival has started and Ile-Ife, said to be the cradle of human existence is filled with celebration. The Olojo festival is very significant to the Yoruba race as the Ooni
Adire: The Tie and Dye Process
(kampala)History of trade and fashion is not complete in the South-Western part of Nigeria without mentioning the art of Adire. This is a tie and dye process of making cloth using the Indigo plant extract and the now usage of caustic soda and dye to make what is called Kampala. The Yoruba people were known
Lagos to Lome: 7 Tips For Planning A Road Trip At Peak Season
During the Easter period last March, my friends and I (Four of us) decided to spend the holiday in Lome, the Togolese capital. Being all members of a Facebook group, where we plan our trips and outings, we got to work making all the necessary arrangements, a month earlier.Rather than use the service of
OTAPELE – The Mysterious Rock of Ages
In the tourism sphere in Nigeria, Ogun State in the South-West of Nigeria is very popular for two things: Olumo Rock and the popular Adire Market in Itoku. Unknowingly, these are not the two main tourists sites in Ogun State, the State apparently has up to 10 sites in relation to tourism. I got to
The Long And Winding Ride To Togo’s Underground Waterfall
We had one whole day until our trip to Togo was over. Having spent the previous day visiting various tourists’ sites in the capital Lome with the help of local guide Monsieur Faustino, we had to plan our final day of tours without him because he had family business to attend to. The four of
Valentine Gifts For Your Wanderlust Bae
It's that time of the year where you physically have love everywhere. Today is Valentine's day and as a result, everything has a splash of red or it's red. People are receiving one form of gifts or the other, mostly cakes. I dropped by Cakes and Creams shop today and everything in slices was gone
The History of Osogbo and Its Deity
Osogbo the capital city of Osun State, whisch was created in 1991 from the eastern third of Oyo state. It is bounded by the states of Kwara on the northeast, Ekiti and Ondo on the east, Ogun on the south, and Oyo on the west and northwest. The Yoruba Hills run through the northern
The Ancient Town Of Idanre Hills
The old Idanre Hills in Idanre Town, Ondo State, Nigeria is said to be about 800 years old and about 45 minutes drive from Akure, the State capital. On entering Idanre town, you behold the different hills to the left and right. It is a magnificent view with misty clouds covering the top of
January 10: Annual Voodoo Festival
Africans are known for their festivals which are mostly linked to their native religion and culture. Over the years these festivals have become a source of tourist attractions to non-natives of the areas who are curious to know more about the culture and religion of the people. History of the Voodoo Religion History has it that