Opa Oranmiyan — Attraction in Osun State

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...

Opa oranmiyan located in Ile ife, the structure is by the road side and you might miss it if you don't know the place and if you don't look well.. There are people waiting at the gate to attend to tourist.. Upon my arrival the tour guard knock in the gate first before we entered...( I think it's some kind of tradition) and there is a huge statue located in the middle of...

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...