Akesan Explained

Akesan is the mythical founder of Iperu, an ancient town in Ogun State, South-Western Nigeria.^[1] Oral history has it that Akesan was a daughter to an Alaafin who along with her husband Ajagbe migrated from Ile Ife to finally settle in Iperu around the 13th or 14th century.^{[2] [3]}

See also

• Oyo Empire
• Iperu Remo

Notes and References

1. Book: Toyin Falola. Ann Genova. Orisa: Yoruba gods and spiritual identity in Africa and the diaspora. 2005. Africa World Press. 978-1-59221-373-3.
2. Book: K. Noel Amherd. Reciting Ifá: difference, heterogeneity, and identity. 25 March 2010. Africa World Press. 978-1-59221-639-0.
3. Book: Nwanna Nzewunwa. The Masquerade in Nigerian History and Culture: Being Proceedings of a Sponsored by the School of Humanities, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, September 7-14, 1980. 1983. University of Port Harcourt Press.