Ilorin West

A raised bed in the courtyard, a community garden or simply swapping cuttings and seeds: gardening connects generations. People without a garden of their own are often happy to share a bed. Do you have plants, tools or …

Snow and ice are a real challenge for older or unwell neighbours. If you're clearing your own path anyway, you can often do a few metres more. Sharing a bag of grit between several houses saves effort too. Who in Ilorin…

Moving for training or university is exciting, but it can feel a bit lonely at first. Sports groups, choirs, youth clubs or volunteering are great ways to meet people quickly. And sometimes just saying hi here is enough…

Sport doesn't have to mean pressure. Bouldering, skating, volleyball in the park or running with friends: the main thing is that you enjoy moving. Many clubs offer free taster sessions. What sport is popular in Ilorin r…

Fresh vegetables, farm cheese or honey from nearby just taste better when you know where they come from. Where do you like to buy local produce in Ilorin, at the weekly market or straight from the farm? Share your recom…

The playground, the ice-cream shop, the walk to school: many places hold memories that stay with us for life. What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of growing up in Ilorin? We'd love to hear your stor…

Sometimes it's the cake, sometimes the view, sometimes just the staff who remember your name. Where do you like to have your coffee or tea in Ilorin? Share your tips in the comments!

The city also has a range of tourist attractions such as the Sobi Hill which is said to have offered protection to natives during intertribal wars in ancient times. The Okuta Ilorin is located in Asaju's compound, Idi-A…

Ilorin was founded by the Yoruba, one of the three largest ethnic groups in Nigeria, in the late 18th century. It became a provincial military settlement within the Oyo Empire until 1817, when the local Kakanfo (field m…

Ilorin () is the capital city of Kwara State located in the Western region of Nigeria. Although Ilorin is classified under the North-Central geopolitical zone, the city is considered a Yoruba city by all historical and…

Mozart Concerto No.1 in F major I. Allegro (Mozart) European Archive Musopen · Public Domain

Eine kleine Nachtmusik (Mozart) was originally written for two violins, viola, cello and double bass, but is often played by a string orchestra. (This is the 1st of 4 movements) Musopen · Public Domain

Bach, J S - Goldberg Variations, BWV988 Musopen · Public Domain

Smetana - Má Vlast - Vltava Musopen · Public Domain

Danza espanola, op. 37, h. 142 - xii. arabesca Musopen · Public Domain

Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52 Musopen · Public Domain

Pictures at an Exhibition- cum mortuis in lingua mortua - andante non troppo, con lamento. Musopen · Public Domain

Robert Schumann: Scenes from Childhood, Op. 15, No. 11 "Frightening" Musopen · Public Domain

Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46 - II. Aase's Death Musopen · Public Domain

"Vltava" (The Moldau), the second from Bedřich Smetana's set of six symphonic poems Má vlast Musopen · Public Domain