Loading

The Osun Osogbo river

2019

Tour Nigeria

Tour Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria

River Osun takes its source from Igede-Ekiti through Ilesha and the grove in Osogbo. The Osun goddess established her kingdom there. The sacred river is one of the highlights at the Osun-Oshogbo festival. It is believed to hold the power of fertility. Every year, thousands of people go in procession to this river to wash and offer their prayers and sacrifices to Osun the Yoruba goddess of fertility who is believed to be present in the river.

Show lessRead more
  • Title: The Osun Osogbo river
  • Date Created: 2019
  • Location Created: Osogbo, Osun, Nigeria
Tour Nigeria

Get the app

Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more

Home
Discover
Play
Nearby
Favorites