Ilorin: A City of Change and Tradition

Ilorin: The City That Changed Hands – Part 1 The morning sun bathed Ilorin in

warm light, illuminating red-tiled roofs, bustling markets, and streets alive

with chatter. Merchants displayed vibrant textiles, jars of spices, and clay pots,

while children darted between stalls, chasing chickens and laughing. At the heart of

the city, the Oloni, the Yoruba king, sat upon a carved throne,

flanked by his chiefs. Life in Ilorin thrived on trade, tradition, and community,

yet beneath the surface, tension simmered.