AI-generated content may sometimes contain inaccurate, incomplete, or biased information, so make sure you do additional research. You should not rely on this feature for medical, financial, or legal advice. A Cultural Guide to Osun State: Unveiling its Ancient History and Modern Marvels We weren’t able to create a summary for you. Refresh your page to try again. Osun state was created in 1991 from the eastern third of Oyo state. It is bounded by the states of Kwara on the northeast, Ekiti and Ondo on the east, Ogun on the south, and Oyo on the west and northwest. The Yoruba Hills run through the northern part of Osun state . Osun state was created in 1991 from the eastern third of Oyo state. It is bounded by the states of Kwara on the northeast, Ekiti and Ondo on the east, Ogun on the south, and Oyo on the west and northwest. The Yoruba Hills run through the northern part of Osun state . The name ‘’ Osun ’’ comes from a river that flows through the state . It is symbolic because it serves both spiritual and tourist purposes in the state . The river is worshipped annually by devotees. It is also a tourist spot as people from different parts of the country visit the Osun Groove in Osogbo. The name ‘’ Osun ’’ comes from a river that flows through the state .