title: Esiẹ
text: # Esiẹ
  
  Esiẹ is a town in Kwara State in Nigeria.
  
  ## History
  
  The town was founded by prince Baragbon c. 1770. The dialect of Yoruba spoken in Esie is predominantly Igbonna. The town has a king who is Oba Yakubu Babalola Egunjobi II.
  
  ## Attractions
  
  It is home to the Esiẹ Museum which was the first museum to be established in Nigeria.
  
  