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Oriki Ilu Apomu - Read Full Eulogies of Apomu town

Apomu is an ancient Yoruba town located in Isokan Local Government Area of Osun State, Nigeria. The town is historically significant as one of the earliest settlements in the Osun region, and it is often mentioned in Yoruba oral traditions. Apomu is widely famous a meeting point of trade, culture, and tradition, having served as a commercial hub during the old Oyo Empire and later under the rule of Ife and Owu influences.
apomu in osun state
The people of Apomu are known for their cultural pride, hospitality, and resilience. The town is governed traditionally by the Alapomu of Apomu, whose palace serves as both a cultural and administrative center. Apomu’s strategic location has historically made it a center of commerce, festivals, and traditional gatherings.

Characteristics of Apomu
1. Occupations
Agriculture is the primary occupation of the people of Apomu. The fertile land supports the cultivation of yam, maize, cassava, and cocoa, while many residents also engage in trading at the popular Apomu market. The town has long been known for its market activities, attracting traders from neighboring towns and states. Some residents also specialize in crafts, textile weaving, and local food processing.

2. Landmarks
•  The Palace of the Alapomu of Apomu – a historic landmark and symbol of unity for the people.
•  Apomu Central Market – one of the largest traditional markets in the region, drawing people from far and near.
•  Sacred Groves and Shrines – linked with the town’s spiritual traditions and Yoruba religious practices.
•  Apomu Hills and natural landscape – providing scenic beauty and traditional benefits.

3. Tourist Attractions and Festivals
Apomu celebrates several cultural and traditional festivals that preserve Yoruba heritage:
•  Oro Festival – a traditional festival linked to ancestral worship.
•  Egungun Festival – honoring the ancestors through masquerade displays and dances.
•  New Yam Festival – marking the harvest season and thanksgiving for bountiful harvests.
•  Local carnivals and cultural displays – attracting indigenes and visitors during festive seasons.

Oriki Ilu Apomu
Oríkì Apomu is a poetic expression of praise, identity, and ancestral memory for the town and its people. Below is the original version of the oríkì:

Apomu suru, oko ilu banti banti
Omo arowo rade l'apole
Omo asunkungbade
Ajibosun
Omo odudu
Omo ogege
Omo won gbemi sona lapomu
Iyen ii somo temi
Eyin lomo alate aji fowora
Baba tiyin keni mefa re bi oosa
O dirole baba yin menikan
Bo wale
Won pe won mon n
Baba yin fi marun se
E aribaba pe mo mon n
Baba yin fi marun e se
Baba yin pa kiki
O paiki
O pa sise
O paise
O burinburin
O tun soni bata e loju agbo
Nile baba dosunmu
Iku baba yeye alase ekeji
Oosa ...koba pe
Koba gbo

Conclusion
Apomu remains a town of historical and cultural importance within Yorubaland.