Hogan Kid Bassey Makes Nigerians Proud After Winning the World Crown in 1957

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Watch the video of Nigerian Hogan Kid Bassey mercilessly battling Algerian Frenchman Cherif Hamia before winning the 1957 world title. If you were born between the 1980s and early 2000s, you have probably heard of Hogan Kid Bassey, mostly from your parents who were born between 1950 and 1970. During this period, any Nigerian, especially in the Cross River State region, who flaunted his strength or muscle was certainly called Hogan…

Ras Kimono – ‘Kimono De Want’ (Ayaga Yaga Yaga Yo)

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Ras Kimono, real name Ekeleke Elumelu, was undoubtedly a legendary and irreplaceable reggae artiste in the world of Nigerian music and entertainment. He performed continuously in front of audiences from the 1980s until his death on June 10, 2018. Here is one of Ras Kimono’s most popular songs, “Kimono De Want”, released on the 2007 album “What’s Gwan?” Stream the song below.   https://www.africandjspool.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Ras_Kimono_-_Kimono_De_Want_Ayaga_Yaga_Yaga_Yo_africadjpool.com.mp3

The Panegyric of Ilorin to the Descendants of Afonja.

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If you are looking for Ilorin Afonja orika, you have come to the right place. Ilorin is a city, a traditional emirate and capital of Kwara State in southwestern Nigeria. The city lies on the Awun River, a small tributary of the Niger. According to the 2006 census, Ilorin had a population of 777,667, making it the seventh largest city in Nigeria by population city in Nigeria by population. Presented below is the Ilorin-Afonja Oriki, the praise of the Ilorin addressed to the descendants of Afonja. Oriki Ilorin Afonja Ilorin afonja enudunjuyo Ilu…

Gen. Oladipo Diya Gives Detailed Account of His Experience With General Abacha’s Boys.

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Lt. Gen. Oladipo Diya served as Chief of General Staff (Deputy Head of State) during the military regime of the late Gen. Sani Abacha from 1994 to 1977, when he was arrested on treason charges following an alleged failed coup. In an interview with the Nigerian Tribune, Lt. Gen. Diya spoke about the other side of General Abacha, his experiences in the Nigerian Army, the bomb that was planted to kill him and…