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The Ìgbómìnà people, also known as Igboona or Ogboona, are a distinct subgroup of the Yoruba ethnic group, primarily residing in north-central and southwestern Nigeria.

They speak the Ìgbómìnà dialect, classified under Central Yoruba, which shares similarities with the Ekiti, Ijesha, and Oyo dialects.

Geographic Distribution

The Ìgbómìnà inhabit parts of southern Kwara State and northern Osun State. Their traditional homeland includes:

Kwara State: Irepodun, Ifelodun, Ilorin East, and Isin Local Government Areas (LGAs).

Osun State: Ifedayo and Ila LGAs.


Major Ìgbómìnà Settlements

In Osun State: Oke-Ila Orangun, Ora, and Ila Orangun.

In Kwara State: Omu-Aran, Òbà, Ajasse Ipo, Eju-land (Igbonla & Sanmora), Eku-Mesesan-Oro (including various Oro settlements), Agbamu, Edidi, Oke-Onigbin, Isanlu Isin, Ijara-Isin, Aran-Orin, Rore, Esiẹ, Omupo, Omido, Ipetu-Igbomina, Igbaja, Ora, Oke-Ode, Owu-Isin, Oro-Ago, Oko-Irese, Ahun, Arandun, Shaare, and Oke-Aba.


Historical Background

According to historical records, Igbaja, one of the prominent Ìgbómìnà towns, was settled in the late 17th or early 18th century. By the early 19th century, the Alafin of Oyo had extended his influence over the region, appointing an Ajele (governor) in Ilorin to oversee his interests.

Colonial and Missionary Influence

Christian missionary activities began in the early 20th century, with the Sudan Interior Mission establishing a presence in:

Oro Ago (1911)

Agunjin (before 1918)

Oke Oyan, Igbaja, and Oke Aba (1920s)


By the 1930s, the establishment of primary and secondary schools led to significant transformations in the region’s traditional way of life.

#Yoruba #Kwara #Igbomina #KwaraState #Osun #OsunState

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The Ìgbómìnà people, also known as Igboona or Ogboona, are a distinct subgroup of the Yoruba ethnic group, primarily residing in north-central and southwestern Nigeria.

They speak the Ìgbómìnà dialect, classified under Central Yoruba, which shares similarities with the Ekiti, Ijesha, and Oyo dialects.

Geographic Distribution

The Ìgbómìnà inhabit parts of southern Kwara State and northern Osun State. Their traditional homeland includes:

Kwara State: Irepodun, Ifelodun, Ilorin East, and Isin Local Government Areas (LGAs).

Osun State: Ifedayo and Ila LGAs.


Major Ìgbómìnà Settlements

In Osun State: Oke-Ila Orangun, Ora, and Ila Orangun.

In Kwara State: Omu-Aran, Òbà, Ajasse Ipo, Eju-land (Igbonla & Sanmora), Eku-Mesesan-Oro (including various Oro settlements), Agbamu, Edidi, Oke-Onigbin, Isanlu Isin, Ijara-Isin, Aran-Orin, Rore, Esiẹ, Omupo, Omido, Ipetu-Igbomina, Igbaja, Ora, Oke-Ode, Owu-Isin, Oro-Ago, Oko-Irese, Ahun, Arandun, Shaare, and Oke-Aba.


Historical Background

According to historical records, Igbaja, one of the prominent Ìgbómìnà towns, was settled in the late 17th or early 18th century. By the early 19th century, the Alafin of Oyo had extended his influence over the region, appointing an Ajele (governor) in Ilorin to oversee his interests.

Colonial and Missionary Influence

Christian missionary activities began in the early 20th century, with the Sudan Interior Mission establishing a presence in:

Oro Ago (1911)

Agunjin (before 1918)

Oke Oyan, Igbaja, and Oke Aba (1920s)


By the 1930s, the establishment of primary and secondary schools led to significant transformations in the region’s traditional way of life.

#Yoruba #Kwara #Igbomina #KwaraState #Osun #OsunState

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From this writeup, these Yoruba communities were only created 300 years ago (18th century). When did Yoruba people start migrating to Nigeria from Mali before spreading gradually to their current locations as early as 18th century