Oke Mogun
Òkè Mògún
A small sacred hill next to the palace where, on the last day of the Olojo Festival, the Ooni wearing the sacred Aare crown circles a tree in prayer. It is the high point of the festival.
Òkè Mògún is a small earth hill right next to the Ooni's palace. On its summit grow an ancient tree and an altar to Ogun, the god of iron. On the last day of the Olojo Festival, the Ooni, wearing the sacred Aare crown, which appears only on this day, walks from the palace to this hill, circles the tree to offer homage and pray for blessings, accompanied by priests and crowds. It is one of Ile-Ife's most important public ceremonies. On ordinary days the hill is quiet and can be visited with a guide to learn about the worship of Ogun, for a free visit or a small guide fee. It is a few minutes' walk from the palace and the Moremi statue.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Palace of the Ooni of Ife
- Olojo Festival
- Moremi Statue of Liberty
- Oduduwa Shrine and Grove
- Ife National Museum
- Opa Oranmiyan (Staff of Oranmiyan)
- Igbo Olokun (Olokun Grove)
- Ori Olokun Roundabout