At the ancient building, there are many ughas (courtyards)  with different  functions: Bats   There are several colonies of bats In the building flying unhindered which has been in existence since the 16th centuries with each colony containing 1,000- 5,000 bats. The first Ojumu baba Akete brought these mammals from Udanre / Idanre during his migration to Owo in the 16th centuries (See the origin /history of Ojumu).  Below are some items available at the ancient Uli or ugha ase, (Kitchen/dining). Grinding stone (Ota ulota)  Clay cooking pots Ornamental carved wooden serving plate known as opan urunje.  *All over 500 yrs old* Wooding ceilings dated over 500 yrs. The 4 Traditional Olusorope drums and attendants: Each time the drummer sights baba Ojumu either coming in or going out, they will swing into action by beating the drums to eulogise him.  The entrance to the ancestral abode of Eegun Omaalaka (Omaalaka masquerade) is important. The ugha Ojumu is c...

During my interview with Chief Tunde Onibode, i quickly asked him if slavery activities and relics could still be seen or are kept at the palace, shrines or family compounds at Owo. I asked, "Sir, are there no slave history in owo? He simply responded by saying, "What Owo is best known for is Igogo, though many households owns slaves in the olden days". We began to discuss about the ancient festival and its relevant to the people of Owo. History The Igogo festival began over 600 years ago during the reign of the late Olowo Rerengejen. The monarch married Oronsen, a beautiful and affluent queen who had, unknown to the king, supernatural powers. She enriched the monarch and she was loved by the monarch. Queen Oronsen insisted on certain taboos. She insisted that nobody should grind Okra in her presence or pour water into the yard. In addition, anyone arriving from the farm must not lump a load of firewood. King Rerengejen cautioned his other wives not to carry out any of t...

The certificate of Commendation was signed by the chairman, Hon. Onilude Teliat, and presented on behalf of the local government chairman by Hon. Sunday Gbewa, the Supervisor for budget and Social development, Badagry Local Government to Anago Osho. Hon. Samson Apata, the Supervisor for tourism and environment, encouraged tourism stakeholders not to relent in their effort to develop Badagry tourism.  According to Anago Osho, the founder and Managing Director of Anago James Akeem Osho Adventures, Benin Republic English Tour, and African Slave Ports Project, action speaks louder than words. His works are been driven by passion as he is often on the road of historic discoveries.  Record attested that through the years, he has dedicated himself and his company to the historical promotion of West Africa and the "the alluring Badagry". He sees it as his duty and contribution to his generation and especially the reconnection of Africa Diaspora and the African continent through the e...