History and Cultural Significance of Ikare Akoko in Ondo State from Earliest Times
Student: Becky Oluwatobiloba Aturu (Project, 2025)
Department of History and International Studies
Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State
Abstract
Abstract
This study examines the history and cultural significance of Ikare Akoko in Ondo State from the earliest times to the present. It traces the town’s origin, migration, and settlement patterns, emphasizing the development of its traditional leadership, religion, and cultural practices. The research also explores Ikare Akoko’s role as a major center of commerce, education, and political influence in the Akoko region. Using oral traditions, archival materials, and secondary sources, the study reveals that the people of Ikare Akoko have preserved rich cultural values expressed through festivals, language, and social institutions. It concludes that Ikare Akoko’s historical evolution and cultural heritage remain vital to understanding the broader history and identity of the Akoko people in Ondo State.
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Institutions
- Abdul-Gusau Polytechnic, Talata-Mafara, Zamfara State 3
- Abia State Polytechnic, Aba, Abia State 24
- Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State 71
- Abraham Adesanya Polytechnic, Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State 3
- Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Bauchi State 16
- Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic, Bauchi State. (affiliated To Atbu Bauchi) 1
- Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State 6
- Adamawa State University, Mubi, Adamawa State 8
- Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State 27
- Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State 1