Erin-Ijesha Waterfalls

Erin-Ijesha Waterfalls
Tourists at Erin Ijesa (Olumirin) falls, Osun state, Nigeria

Erin-Ijesha Waterfalls (also known as Olumirin waterfalls)[1] is located in Erin-Ijesha. It is a tourist attraction located in Oriade local government area, Osun State, Nigeria. The waterfalls was discovered in 1140 AD by one of the daughters of Oduduwa. However, according to The Nation,"Olumirin waterfall was discovered by hunters in 1140 AD" [2]. The fall features seven floors, on top of which the village Abake is located.[3][2][4]

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References

  1. ↑ Olaniyi Olatunde Akinola; Adeyemi E. O.; Funmilayo Olukemi Abimbola (2013). "Socio-Economics Impacts Of Erin-Ijesha Water Fall, Erin-Ijesha, Osun State, Nigeria". 4 (2). Journal of Economics and Sustainable development. Retrieved February 26, 2015.
  2. 1 2 Okorie Uguru (October 29, 2011). "Olumirin Waterfall Splash of the sublime". The Nation. Archived from the original on February 26, 2015. Retrieved February 26, 2015.
  3. ↑ Femi Makinde (December 28, 2014). "Erin-Ijesa Waterfalls: Captivating work of nature". The Punch. Archived from the original on March 10, 2015. Retrieved February 26, 2015.
  4. ↑ Folarin Kolawole (April 29, 2011). "The Mysterious Waters of Olumirin Falls in Erin-Ijesa". Naijatreks. Retrieved February 26, 2015.

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