- published: 05 Jan 2008
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Ilorin is the state capital of Kwara in Western Nigeria. As of 2007, it had a population of 847,582, making it the 13th largest city in Nigeria by population.
Ilorin was founded by the Yoruba, one of the three largest ethnic groups in Nigeria, in 1450. It became a provincial military headquarters of the ancient Oyo Empire, it later become a Northern Nigeria protectorate when the Shehu Alimi, a descendant of Shehu Usman Dan-Fodio, took control of the city through the spread of Islamic religion. The capital was occupied by the Royal Niger Company in 1897 and its lands incorporated into the British colony of Northern Nigeria in 1900, although the emirate continued to perform ceremonial functions. Although the city retains a strong Islamic influence from the northern incursions, Christianity is now widely practised in the city due to the significant immigration of people from other parts of Kwara State and other parts of Nigeria into the city. Ilorin is the largest city and the official capital of Kwara State.
Our destination this time is the city of Ilorin, capital of Kwara State and about eight hours by road from Kaduna. This video features scenes from the city, the University of Ilorin, a health centre for family planning and more. Enjoy this short feature from one of the popular cities of the Yoruba people of Nigeria.
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Showing a glimpse of Nigeria's beauty, the way you would normally not see on T.V. Promo shot across locations in Nigeria: Lagos, Abuja, Ilorin & Calabar Produced by: Adebayo Okeowo Post production: Iris Media & Catbol Media Soundtrack recorded at: Springs Studio Music by: Tuned-ey
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