Inisa – History and Craftsmanship

Inisa offers two distinct points of reference for understanding its culture: the history of the Jalumi War Monument and soapstone carving as a local craft. The monument’s story centers on a cannon dating from 1942 and the inauguration of the renewed site in 2019. The craft draws attention to another side of the town. When looking for a hotel in Inisa, you can first decide whether your travel interests lean more toward historical accounts, craftsmanship, or both.

Jalumi War Monument: Dedication and History

The renewed Jalumi War Monument site was inaugurated on November 8, 2019, beside the Otin River Bridge in Inisa. Its history includes a cannon erected in 1942 in honor of Captain Robert Bower. The two years mark different events: 1942 refers to the erection of the cannon, and 2019 to the inauguration of the renewed site. The cannon was regarded as a sign of the end of the war. Thus, the monument brings together a specific dedication and the remembrance of the end of a war.

Accounts at the Inauguration

At the inauguration, the Olunisa of Inisa, Oba Joseph Oladunjoye Oyedele, Fasikun II, recounted the monument’s origins. He also described wars between the Fulani and Yoruba that afflicted Yorubaland toward the end of the 19th century. Alongside the date of the cannon, there is therefore an account of conflicts in the late 19th century, as recounted by the Olunisa at the ceremony. According to a 2019 report, Captain Robert Bower was stationed at the monument site during the war. The dedication to Bower and the reported fact that he was stationed at the site are distinct historical details.

Soapstone Carving as a Craft

Soapstone carving is a local craft in Inisa. This offers two different ways of viewing the town. The Jalumi War Monument foregrounds historical points of reference and an account of its origins; the carvings draw attention to craftsmanship. If you are looking for a particular theme for your trip to Inisa, you can weigh these interests separately or consider them side by side. Soapstone carving thus provides a distinct cultural focus alongside the history of the monument.

Events Scheduled for Specific Dates

Two event dates in Inisa also specifically refer to 2024. The Isale-Ako community in Inisa scheduled Oje Day for August 23, 2024. Traditional rites for families in Isale-Ako were scheduled for July 20–23, 2024. These are two events and date ranges: Oje Day in August and the rites planned for families in July. Both dates are in the past and do not indicate a date for a future trip. If you are planning to attend a festival, check whether a date has been announced for your travel year. Unlike the historical years associated with the monument, these details refer to specific dates in 2024.

Discover more destinations: Baruwa, Iloko, Otan Ayegbaju, Asi, Oshogbo, Ile-Ife, Ilesa

Back to the main travel overview: Osun.