Egushi,Otta

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The ancient Awori quarter of Otta — where masquerades dance, drums echo, and 178 family egunguns walk the streets each year. Step inside.

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E Káàbọ̀WelcomeÌlú EgushiHeart of OttaÀwọn Àwòrí

Egushi

Egushi Today

An ancient town, still beating.

Egushi jẹ́ ìlú àtijọ́ tí ó ní ìtàn tó jinlẹ̀.
AN ANCIENT TOWN WITH DEEP HISTORY.

Egushi is a vibrant quarter of Otta — the ancient capital of the Awori Yoruba kingdom in Ogun State. Our community is bound together by shared traditions, the Awori language, and a deep respect for our ancestors who walked these streets long before any map recorded them.

From the chiefs in their royal agbada to the young people carrying the culture forward — Egushi is alive with pride and community spirit.

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