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Abeokuta is the largest city and capital of Ogun State in southwest Nigeria and is situated on the Ogun River; 64 miles north of Lagos by railway, or 81 miles by water. As of 2005, Abeokuta and the surrounding area had a population of 593,140.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abeokuta
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Coordinates:   7°9'40"N   3°21'44"E

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  • Home of the famous nigerian singer Fela Ransome-Kuti and his family (famous also in many other ways. Home also of General Olusegun Obasanjo and at one time one of Nigeria's richest men Moshood Abiola.
  • Abeokuta literally translates to 'City under the Rock' in reference to the famous Olumo Rock. The progenitors of the Egba people were tought to have sort protection from invaders.
  • Abeokuta is located 80km North of Lagos with five monarchs. Drained by river Ogun that empties into the Lagos lagoon.
  • Capital of the Egba people.
  • Abeokuta is the capital of Ogun state.I t has been totally transformed for better by Otunba Gbenga Daniel the Governor of Ogun state as well as other parts of the state. Kudos to Ogd!
  • THIS IS WHERE THE FAMOUS ZOOTO INTERNATIONAL WAS ESTABLISHED BY EUNICE OLUBUKOLA OLUFUNMILAYO.
  • home of the bright, smart, strong and clever ..... d likes of Fela Kuti, Olusegun Obasanjo, MKO Abiola and Wole Soyinka are testimonies..... many more are comin... watch out....
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