Offa

Offa is a historic town in Kwara State, one of the oldest Yoruba settlements in the region with a rich entrepreneurial tradition and famous martial history. Known as the "Home of the Brave," Offa is celebrated for the Offa R Zuma festival featuring traditional wrestling, dances, and regatta. The town's economy is driven by commerce and agriculture, with a sprawling market and dyeing/pottery crafts. The Offa central mosque is a landmark of Islamic architecture.

By Plane

Ilorin International Airport (ILR) is 50 km north-west.

By Train

Offa is on the Lagos–Kano railway line.

By Car / Road

Offa is on the Ilorin–Oshogbo road, about 45 minutes south-east of Ilorin. Buses from Ilorin and Oshogbo serve the town.

Keke and okada serve the town.

• Offa Central Mosque — a beautiful mosque

• Offa Market — one of the largest in Kwara

• Offa Palace — the residence of the Olofa of Offa

• Offa R Zuma festival grounds

• Attend the Offa R Zuma festival — traditional wrestling and regatta

• Shop at Offa Market — textiles and crafts

• Visit the dyeing and pottery areas

Yoruba cuisine including amala, ewedu, and pounded yam.

Zobo, tea, and bottled drinks.

Guesthouses from ₦3,000–5,000.

Offa is known for handwoven fabrics, dyeing, and pottery.

• Ilorin — 45 min north-west
• Oshogbo — 45 min south (Osun State)
• Ikirun — 30 min south