Ogu people

Oral history has it that the Ogu people are a descendant of those who migrated from Whydah, Allada and Weme which are now part of the Republic of Benin as a result of the Dahomean War that occurred during the 18th century.

According to Olaide-Mesewaku, A.B., a historian; the Ogu people migrated to Badagry as early as the 15th century due to the need for security.

[2] The Ogu people are found in Badagry and in the Yewa and Ipokia region of Ogun State and Makoko in Lagos.

Since their environment is surrounded by water, majority of Ogu people are into fishing, coconut processing and salt production while some are involved in trading and farming.

[3] The people of Ogu strongly believe in their traditions despite most of them being followers of other religions, they are seen worshipping a deity called Zangbeto.