The Sacred Shrine of Omashi Iyi in Anambra State

FactsLeave a comment

Omashi Iyi Cave is located in Anambra State, Nigeria. The cave, also known as Omashi-Iyi Shrine, is a sacred site and home to Akpo, an oracle believed to have protected the state’s indigenous people. The Omashi Iyi Cave consists of sections and narrow cracks on the surface and a long tunnel about 1 km long. The cave is home to hundreds of bats, which are considered sacred and have lived there since time immemorial. The sacred cave lies in the middle of a semicircular stream that…

Stream Ifunanya by Music Duo, P-Square

FactsLeave a comment

P-Square is a Nigerian duo made up of identical twin brothers, Peter Okoye and Paul Okoye. They produced and released their albums through Square Records. “Ifunanya” is a hit from the album “Game Over”, P-Square’s third studio album, released on May 1, 2007. The “ifunanya” music video was shot and directed in South Africa by Jude Engees Okoye. In the Igbo language, “Ifunanya” loosely translates to “love inspires…

Best of the Oriental Brothers Mixtape- Track 1

FactsLeave a comment

The Oriental Brothers, a popular Igbo-style highlife group with roots in Owerri, was one of the most successful groups in Nigeria in the 1970s. They are known for their expressive instrumentation and literally powerful lyrics. The Original Oriental Brothers International group consisted of five members: Godwin “Kabak” Opar, who was the leader of the group, leader Christogonus “Dr. Sir Warrior” Ezewuiro Obinna, Ferdinand “DanSatch” Chukwuemeka Opara, Livinus…

Five Awesome Sights To Explore in the City of Ibadan.

FactsLeave a comment

Have you been told that social life in Ibadan, the third largest city in Africa, is boring?! If so, you have been told a big lie! If you have recently been wondering what places to visit in Ibadan to have fun and have a great time with family, friends or just alone, this article is definitely for you! Below is a list of the top five places to spend a day in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. 1. University of Ibadan Zoological Garden. With an entrance fee of just…

Idanre Hill: UNESCO’s World Heritage Site in Ibadan

FactsLeave a comment

Idanre Hills, also known as Oke Idanre, is one of the major tourist destinations in Nigeria. It is located in the town of Idanre, about 24 km southwest of Akure, the capital of Ondo State in Nigeria. The magnificent hills of Idanre have been home to the people of Idanre for over 150 years. The history of Idanre says that its first  settlers lived high on a hill now known as Old Oke Idanre. The Hills of Idanre are a…

Stream Afro Juju by Sir Shina Peters

FactsLeave a comment

You have come to the right place to stream Juju by Shiny Peters. Sir Shina Peters & His International Stars released their debut album Ace (Afro Juju Series 1) in 1989. The album, released by CBS Records in Nigeria, was well received. https://oldnaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Shina-Peters-Afro-Juju.mp3 Ace, produced by Laolu Akins, is a musical fusion of Juju and Afrobeat. The Afro- Juju style of music combines a fast, percussive rhythm with the use of electronic keyboards, saxophone and guitar. Some…

Three Fun Adventures to Never Miss in the Beautiful State of Jigawa

FactsLeave a comment

Jigawa is the eighth most populous state in Nigeria. Located in Nigeria’s northwest geopolitical zone, Jigawa seamlessly blends culture and modernization, creating an environment conducive to tourism. Tourism in Jigawa, which is best known for its economic and social activities, is just beginning to develop. If you are dreaming of visiting, here are three things you can do when visiting Jigawa State. Visit the Sawaba Monument  Ride the popular Keke Mai Kafa Uku i.eVolume. (white tricycle) and experience the sights and sounds of Dutse, the capital of Jigawa. Start at the Sawaba Monument in the Mallam-Aminu Triangle, reminiscent of Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) in Lagos.…

Stream and Enjoy Wizkid’s Superstar Album.

FactsLeave a comment

Superstar is the debut album by Nigerian singer Wizkid. It was released on June 12, 2011 by Empire Mates Entertainment (EME).  The album was produced by Samklef, E-Kelly, Jay Sleek, Shizzi, DJ Klem, Masterkraft, Q-Beats, Banky W and Vebee. Wizkid’s superstar album features collaborations with Wande Coal, D’Prince, Banky W and Skales. The album was promoted by the singles “Holla at Your Boy”, “Tease Me/Bad Guys”, “Don’t Dull”, “Love My Baby”, “Pakurumo” and “Oluwa Lo Ni”.Below you can download all the songs from Wizkid’s Superstar album.…

Konko Below by Lagbaja (With Lyrics)

FactsLeave a comment

Konko Below is one of the hits released by Bisade Ologunde popularly known as Lagbaja at the peak of his music career. The song was included in his album titled “Me,” which he released in 2005.  Bisade Ologunde adopted the name Lagbaja (Yoruba for ”anonymous” or “faceless”) and began his career in the early 1990s. His name is reflected in the choice of stage costume: muddy fabric and rubber, which the artist used to portray the ”common man” according…

Akikitan – Baba Ara

FactsLeave a comment

Baba Ara, born Roland Olubukola Olomola on July 2, 1962, was a Nigerian gospel singer and record producer from Ilesha, Osun State, Nigeria. After his father’s death, Baba Ara grew up with his uncle, who influenced and supported him in his musical style. Baby Ara’s debut album, Covenant, was recorded with the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) Choir at Okiki Imole Parish in Sagamu, Nigeria. His latest album is called “Last Advice”. He died on August 31, 2004.   https://oldnaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Baba-Ara-Akikitan-OldNaija.Com_.mp3 Notable songs from him include: Covenant, Sacrament, I Love Him, The Master…

Sonny Okosun Ends Tour With Fela in Grand Style

FactsLeave a comment

People of the 70s should definitely know the name Sonny Okosun. For those who do not know the name Sonny Okosun, it can be said that he was one of the leading Nigerian musicians who dominated the musical waves of the 70s and 80s and was best known as the frontman of the band Ozzidi. In 1977, Sonny Okosun embarked on a national tour to promote one of his new songs called ”Papa’s Land”, which sold over 50,000 copies within three weeks of its…

Bashorun Gaa’s Wicked Reign in the Old Oyo Empire

newsLeave a comment

When Alaafin Labisi succeeded the previous (late) Alaafin Onisile in 1750, he appointed Gaa as his Bashorun, the chief of the Oyomesi (7 hereditary kings). During the reign of Alaafin Labisi, the ancient Oyo Empire, also known as Oyo-Ile, became so powerful that it gained the respect of the other kingdoms of Yorubaland. History records that Alaafin Labisi collected tribute from the distant kingdoms of Dahomey, Popo and Ashanti, although his reign was very short and more than half of Yorubaland’s kingdoms and villages (over 6,000) fell under the political patronage of Oyo-Ile. The ancient Oyo Empire thus became a…

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

FactsLeave a comment

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)

FactsLeave a comment

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.

FactsLeave a comment

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.

FactsLeave a comment

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…

Unseen Video of Gen Diya Grovel at Abacha’s Feet After Failed Coup in 1997

FactsLeave a comment

Below is a leaked video clip of former Ogun Head of State, General Oladipo Diya, prostrating at the feet of General Sani Abacha, crying and pleading with the late head of state over allegations of a 1997 coup. General Diya was questioned by the Human Rights Violations Commission (HRVIC) about the 1997 coup plot to overthrow General  Sanni Abacha. He strongly denied involvement in the plan, but admitted knowing about it. He further stated that he feared…

Rare Photos of Former First Lady Maryam Babangida and Princess Diana In 1989

newsLeave a comment

These rare photos of Maryam Babangida, wife of General Ibrahim Babangida, with Princess Diana of Wales, mother of Prince William and Prince Harry of the British Royal Family, during an event at Tafawa Balewa Square in Surulere, Lagos in 1989. Eight years later, on August 31, 1997, Princess Diana died in hospital in the early hours of the morning from injuries sustained in a car accident in a road tunnel in Paris, France.

The historical Mapo Hall in Ibadan which was built in 1925

FactsLeave a comment

This is Mapo Hall, Mapo Hill, Ibadan, 1975.   Above is a photo of the famous Mapo Hall that stood proudly on Mapo Hill in Ibadan in 1975. Mapo Hall was built during the colonial period of Ibadan by engineer Robert Taffy Jones. The historic Mapo Hall, built in 1925, now serves as a conference hall and mini-museum with historical artifacts and colonial relics. Mapo Hall played an important role in the colonial history of Ibadan.