Esiẹ
City in Kwara State, Nigeria
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Esiẹ (ⓘ) is a town in Kwara State in Nigeria.[1]
Esiẹ | |
|---|---|
City | |
 Esiẹ Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 8°12′N 4°53′E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Kwara State |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
History
The town was founded by Prince Baragbon c. 1770.[2] The dialect of Yoruba spoken in Esiẹ is predominantly Igbonna. The town has a king who is Oba Yakubu Babalola Egunjobi II.[citation needed]
Attractions
It is home to the Esiẹ Museum which was the first museum to be established in Nigeria.
