Ori Olokun Roundabout
Ori Olokun
An enormous replica of the bronze Olokun Head on the main western road of Ile-Ife, the most striking landmark on arrival in the city.
The Ori Olokun Roundabout was originally called the Mayfair Roundabout, and it was renamed after an enlarged replica of the “Olokun Head” was erected in its center. The original work is a masterpiece of ancient Ile-Ife bronze casting. The head wears a beaded crown, and its face is marked with fine vertical lines. It is regarded as the emblem of Ile-Ife's art. Today this large replica serves as a city gateway landmark, and it is also a must-pass point on the way to Obafemi Awolowo University. It is good for a photo stop, but traffic around it is heavy, so take care. It is about 3 km from the city center.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Igbo Olokun (Olokun Grove)
- Oduduwa Shrine and Grove
- Ife National Museum
- Moremi Statue of Liberty
- Opa Oranmiyan (Staff of Oranmiyan)
- Palace of the Ooni of Ife
- Olojo Festival
- Obafemi Awolowo University Campus & Natural History Museum