Modakeke

Modakeke is a town in Osun State, South West Nigeria,[1][2][3] with a population of about 120,000 people. The Modakekes are also known as the "Akoraye" and have a history of valor at war and are prosperous farmers.

Modakeke is located in the tropical forest of South West Nigeria. It is about 45 kilometres from Osogbo, the capital of Osun State capital and 90 kilometres from Ibadan, the capital of Oyo. A major celebration in Modakeke, is known as Akoraye Day, celebrated in December.[4][5]

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  3. ^ Falola, Toyin (1999). The History of Nigeria. Greenwood Press. p. 33. Archived from the original on 2018-09-22. Retrieved 2017-09-05.
  4. ^ AKORAYE DAY 2022 EDITION ON NTA ILE IFE, retrieved 2023-09-19
  5. ^ "Modakeke | Modakeke, Akoraye Oni baje O, Omo Odudua ni ipinle yoruba". www.modakeke.info. Retrieved 2023-09-17.