Opa Oranmiyan

This site houses the Ancient Oranmiyan Staff (Opa Oranmiyan), not that it was moved here but according to the legend of Oranmiyan (one of the Yoruba Legends/Ancestors) this particular site was where he mounted his staff when he arrived at Ile-Ife.
Being a giant (as most of them were then) explains why the staff is that tall and as time went bye, termites built mounds around it.
If you’re a traditionalist, you can go in closer to the staff and offer prayers while offering a token to the worshippers in charge or just go in and say a prayer, however you desire.
You also don’t have to be a traditional worshipper to go near the staff, you can touch and snap while at the premises.
It’s a beautiful site to visit while in Ife.

I love the fact that the site is neatly maintained and there are seasoned and elderly Priests on ground to narrate the story and pass on the tradition.

I visited and we were told that the man himself turned to statue and he's inside the inner house. They said we need to take permission from the king and do some rituals before we can enter because bees are protecting the place. They said the staff was even bigger than that. I didn't believe any of those tho but it was fun. Visit and hear more.

Very exciting to see d opa still standing and listening to d Owa Eredunmi narrate d times and life of Oranmiyan as he travels deeply into history.

This is an ancient site of Oranmiyan a legendary warrior whose descendants are royal heads of various parts of nigeria such as the Alaafin of Oyo, and some other kings. He is one of the great legend who never died but turned into a memorable antique which till date is consulted and worshipped in Ile-Ife Osun state.

The ambience is nice and the workers from the tourist site are warmly and quite knowledgeable.

I love the place. I recommend the place for tourists.

Historical place. One of the few places in West Africa that successfully maintained the original African culture. Definitely a place to visit.

This place is a place where an historical staff, and an altar is and only specific clans can enter. It was told that it is a place where the warrior Oranmiyan stocked his staff. Inside, is strine, if a stranger enters, the strangers will be heavily stung by bees from no where.

Experienced and courteous elderly historians at the site to educate the visitors about the history and the culture of the Yoruba people of the world.

The Opa Oranmiyan is historical place in Yoruba land. The place is neat and nature. the Opa Oranmiyan is well preserved

A tourist attractions centre

The staff of oramiyan is a mythical staff.

It is a monument site that gives a physical illustration of Yoruba land heritage

A visit to Ile-Ife is not complete without a visit to Opa Oranmiyan. This is a 5.27m granite obelisk with iron studs dedicated to Oranmiyan. Oranmiyan was the grandson of Oduduwa and a versatile warrior who founded the Benin kingdom of the Eweka dynasty and the Oyo Empire.

Not so much going on, but i discovered a shocking myth! I had to put a video about it on youtube. You can check out Mojisola Hannah channel to see this .

Is located along old Ondo Road Ile ife, osun State.

Nice tourist center. Home of great and historical heritage

Cultural heritage site.

It was mystical and fun