- published: 09 Jan 2016
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Akure is a city in the southwestern region of Nigeria, and is the largest city and capital of Ondo State. The city has a population of approximately 387,087. The people are of the Yoruba ethnic group.
Rock engravings dating back to the Mesolithic period, have been discovered on the outskirts of Akure, as has the oldest Homo Sapien fossil to have been found in West Africa thus far, dating back to around 11,000 years ago.
Oral tradition states that Akure was founded by Omoremi Omoluabi, a grandson of the Emperor Oduduwa. The Prince left Ile-Ife, his grandfather's principal kingdom, in search of a place to settle after passing a strict test administered by Oduduwa himself, and eventually founded the city. The Oba's Palace is located at the centre of the town, and was built in 1150 AD. It has over 15 courtyards, with each having its unique purpose. Ua nla, Ua Ibura, Ua jemifohun, Ua Ikomo are some of the names of the courtyards. For example, in the Ua ubura courtyard, oaths are taken, and the ua Ikomo is used for naming ceremonies. At present, a bigger and more modern palace is being built to the south of the old palace's grounds. Oja Oba, which means the Oba's Market, is just a stone's throw away from the Palace.
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Chorus
Trust me
I will never pull another prank on you baby
Trust me
Cause I done with the hanky panky baby
Trust me
And I give you more loving than you can take baby
All im asking is for you to trust me
First Verse
Welcome to paradise
My brand new way of life
I put myself in all lies and extinction
Now go hide those days
Man you re predicting a waste
Chorus
Second Verse
Now I know heaven is on my side
I need to know you willing and deep down inside you chillin
I need to know that between us we go nothing to hideee
Chorus
Third Verse
Finest things in life (is what I wanna give you)
Like lemonade on ice (you better get used to)
Me comin home in time (just before you think you)
Can hit the pillow or kiss the children goodnight
Yeah Yeah yeah yeahhhh