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Modakeke
Sign in to saveModakeke is a town near Ile-Ife in Osun State, South West Nigeria, with a population of about 120,000 people. The Modakekes are also known as the "Akoraye" and have a history of valor at war and are prosperous farmers. A community beside Ile-Ife, Modakeke is located in the tropical forest of South West Nigeria. It is about 45 kilometres from Osogbo, the capital of Osun State capital and 90 kilometres from Ibadan, the capital of Oyo. A major celebration in Modakeke, is known as Akoraye Day, celebrated in December.
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- Locality
- Mọdákẹ́kẹ́
- Region
- Osun
- Country
- Nigeria
- Population
- 119,529
- Timezone
- Africa/Lagos
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Modakeke is a town near Ile-Ife in Osun State, South West Nigeria, with a population of about 120,000 people. The Modakekes are also known as the "Akoraye" and have a history of valor at war and are prosperous farmers. A community beside Ile-Ife, Modakeke is located in the tropical forest of South West Nigeria. It is about 45 kilometres from Osogbo, the capital of Osun State capital and 90 kilometres from Ibadan, the capital of Oyo. A major celebration in Modakeke, is known as Akoraye Day, celebrated in December.
== History ==