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Oyan is a historic Yoruba town in Odo-Otin Local Government Area of Osun State, Nigeria. It is one of the notable towns of the Igbomina-Yoruba people, sharing close cultural ties with other Yoruba subgroups in Osun and Kwara States. The town is blessed with fertile farmland, cultural traditions, and a strong communal spirit.
Characteristics of Oyan
• Oyan is known as a major Igbomina settlement with superb Yoruba traditions.
• The people of Oyan are industrious, peace-loving, and committed to education, religion, and farming.
• The town also values its festivals and cultural practices, which serve as symbols of unity and pride.
Landmarks and Tourist Attractions
• Oyan Palace (Ile Oba):
The palace of the king (the Oloyan) is an important landmark and a cultural hub.
• Local Markets:
Oyan hosts vibrant markets where agricultural produce and crafts are traded.
Occupation of the People
The people of Oyan are mainly farmers and traders. They cultivate crops such as yam, cassava, maize, beans, and vegetables. Women are particularly known for their trading activities, which support the town’s economy. Artisans, hunters, and small-scale entrepreneurs also contribute to the town’s livelihood.
Oriki Ilu Oyan
Below is the most authentic Oriki of Oyan town.
Ọmọ Ọba Oyan, mo finran mojare
Mo jare Oro wanti loye
Omo ero jewo tita mo ta tan
Bi won o wi, won a ni sisan losan
Sisan losan iyeru lode ogbogi
Ogbogi to suna kankan
Ogboniyan a pitan Oro loye
Ogbo bole ni t'Owu
Arinrin Ile baba to biwa ni taso
Ajuba ni Ile oka
Pepepe ni aso awon t'Otan
Elegodo ni aso awon Ijesa
Eyi toyemi loja ni e ra mi wale
Ki n ri Jo sesengudu Oloye
Won lu koso, Ori mi Jo
Won lu agere, nko pase da
Igbati won lu yeyeruba ni mo ba fo sijo
Won bani ki n mo JoJo Oloye kalo
Won kii Jo Oloye dunmi
Won kii Jo Oloye dunran baba mi
Oloyan, omo egberun agbe
Oloyan omo egberun aluko
Atagbe ataluko ni be ni igberi egun
Nibi tomi ti n sun sayaba lenu
Oloyan, omo o wo sowoye
Omo a fosan gori egun
Omo akutan fori egun Sona
Omo akutan fori egun seye
Ajooji ki bawa dedi egun
Ajooji to ba bawa dedi egun, edan ni won fi n yoju won
Omo ladelade mi o niye ninu Ile oba
Omo eri nimi, n o gbudo mu
Ejeu no mi, n o gbudo bu wese
Telegun ni mi, n o gbudo ja lemo lowo sere
Sebi, Kekere Oyan, akin ni
Agba Oyan, awon lomoran
Eniyan Oni gbe ilu Oyan komo gbon denu
Ogbon ni n be lodokun Baba tiwọn
Conclusion
Ìlú Oyan stands as an important Yoruba community, combining cultural heritage and agriculture practice together.
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