THE ZUMA ROCK



Zuma rock was found in a thick forest by the people of Zuba and the Koro in the 15th century. It was earlier known as "Zumwa" which was the name given to it by the people of Zuba. No other mountain is close to the Zuma rock and the ancient people of Zuba sees it as a respect paid by other mountains to the Zuma rock. The Zuba people believed that the rock had strong spirits, they worshipped it, offered constant sacrifices, and organized festivals in honor of the rock.


It is 3.1 kilometers in circumference and stands tall at a height of about 725 meters. A Zuma rock village was build behind the rock to accommodate tourist and people visiting the rock. The rock stands between Niger state and Abuja, having the bigger part at Niger and the smaller part at Abuja. It stands at the Northern end of Abuja, on the Abuja-Kaduna expressway.



Do you know that
  • The top of the Zuma rock catches fire during the raining season. It does this when it is raining.


  • The image of the Zuma rock appears on the 100 naira note.


  • Our forefathers believed that before the end of time, Zuma rock shall be at the centre of a very large and populated settlement.


  • It is believed to possess magical powers.


  •  It is believed that anytime the sound of a door is heard opening and closing on the rock, a big personality passes on.


  • It is believed that when people die that their spirits goes to the rock.


  • It is believed that all masquerades originated from Zuma Rock since masquerades are said to be the spirit of the dead.

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