Meet Ulli Beier, Tutor of Eminent Writers such as Wole Soyinka and the late Chinua Achebe.

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Ulli Beier was a scientist, writer, cultural icon and pioneer of contemporary African art and culture. Ulli was born in Glowitz, Germany in 1922. During World War II, his family fled Nazi Germany to Palestine. In 1950, Ulli moved to Nigeria with his first wife, the artist Susanne Wenger, to teach at the University College Ibadan. His students included eminent writers such as Wole Soyinka and the late Chinua Achebe. In 1957, Ulli Beier founded the magazine Black Orpheus, the first African literary magazine in English.…

Onu Kwube by Osita Osadebe

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The late Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe was an Igbo musician from Atani Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria. His career spans more than 40 years and he is one of the most famous Igbo highlife musicians. Osadebe began his career as a singer in nightclubs in Lagos, southwest Nigeria. He was a member of the Empire Rhythm Orchestra under the direction of E.C.Arinze, where he acquired many of his musical skills. https://praisezion.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Osadebe-Onu-Kwube.mp3 Osita Osadebe died in St. Peter’s Hospital. Mary’s Waterbury, Connecticut on May 11, 2007 due to severe breathing difficulties.

Download This Free Wassce PDF And Ace Your Next History Exams.

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Do you want to download WASSCE history book? Download history book for West African Higher Education Certificate exam? Look no further, OldNaija has your back. If you want to cite the textbook: Achebe, Nwando, Samuel Adu-Gyamfi, Joe Alie, Hassoun Ceesay, Toby Green, Vincent Hiribarren, Ben Kye-Ampadu, History Textbook: West African Senior School Certificate Examination (2018), https: / /oldnaija.com Download WASSCE History Book (PDF) This guide is a free resource.If you would like to reuse the contents of this book, please use the following license:…

Eni Duro by Olamide

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Olamide Adedeji, better known as Olamide, Olamide Baddo and Baddo Sneh, is a Nigerian hip hop artist who rose to fame in 2010. In 2011, Olamide released his debut studio album titled “Rapsodi” under Coded Tunes. He released his next album, YBNL, under his own label YBNL Nation. https://oldnaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Olamide-Eni-Duro-OldNaijacom.mp3 Thank you for listening, kindly like, share, and comment below.

Listen to Call & Anointing by Baba Ara

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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/2023/11/Baba-Ara-The-Call-Anointing-OldNaija.com_.mp3 His notable albums include: Covenant, Sacrament, Je k’aiye…

Usher in your Weekend with these Thrilling Throwback Jam from Early 2000s

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These songs reflect the dynamic and memorable music scene of the 2000s with their infectious beats and enduring appeal. Whether you’re reliving the past or discovering these classics for the first time, these songs remain a testament to Nigeria’s musical heritage. Below you will find the most popular Nigerian songs of the early and late 2000s, selected for you and easily. Enjoy! Tony Tetuila ft. 2face & Ruff Rugged N’ Raw- Omode Meta https://oldnaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Tony-Tetuila-Ft-Plantainshun-Boiz-Ruff-Rugged-Raw-Omode-Meta_tooXclusive.com_.mp3   Eedris…

Lisabi Festival, A Celebration of the Independence of Egbaland.

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In the heart of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, the Egba people gather every year to celebrate the eponymous Lisabi festival in honor of the legendary Egba warrior and liberator Lisabi Agbongbo-Akala, who rescued the people of Egbaland from slavery freed them imposed by Oloyo. The week-long Lisabi festival showcases the rich history and culture of the Egba people and reflects their wealth and joy. The Egbas are known as a hardworking and fun-loving tribe with exceptional skills in indigenous crafts. The festival begins at the…

Aburi Accord: A Peaceful Resolution to the Civil War

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The Aburi Accord (Agreement) was concluded in Aburi, Ghana in 1967 by the Supreme Military Council (federal government delegates) and Eastern Region delegates led by Colonel Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, the Eastern Region Head. The meeting took place on January 4th and 5th, 1967 and was aimed at finding a way to prevent war in Nigeria. Aburi, a town in the southern Akuapim municipality in southeastern Ghana, was specifically chosen as the venue for the meeting because the safety of the eastern delegates and their leader,…

Creation of the Nigerian Council of Lord Lugard

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Lord Lugard’s Nigerian Council was founded in 1914 following the merger of the Northern and Southern Protectorates. The council of 24 official and 12 unofficial members. The unofficial members were six Europeans, representing trade, shipping, banking, mining and chambers of commerce, and six Africans, including the Sultan of Sokoto, the Alaafin of Oyo, the Emir of Kano, Chief Dogho Numa and several…

Listen to These Buzzling Old Awilo Longomba Songs

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Awilo Longomba is a Congolese musician who dominated Nigeria and Africa with his songs in the late 1990s and 2000s. He was born on May 5, 1962 in Kinshasa. His father, Vicky Longomba, was from the Mongo region of Ecuador and his mother was from the Ngombe region of Ecuador and Congo-Brazzaville. We have selected some of Awilo Logomba’s best old songs to please your listening.   Gate Le Coin (Makossa)…

Enjoy this Comedy by Gbenga Adeboye

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Gbenga Adeboye, popularly known as Funwontan, was a legendary comedian, presenter and radio presenter who ruled the radio space at its peak. He was born on September 30, 1959 in Odeomu, a town in Osun State, Nigeria. In the early 1980s, a broadcast on Radio Lagos earned him the nickname Funwontan. Other notable nicknames of Gbenga Adeboye include Alaye mi Gbengulo, Abefe, Alhaji Pastor Oluwo, Jengbetiele and Itu baba Ita. Between 1990 and 2003 he released a total of six albums. His style consisted of composing songs on…

Listen to Igbo Highlife DJ Mixtape from Osita Osadebe

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Igbo Highlife is a genre of contemporary music that combines highlife and traditional Igbo music. Highlife is a form of West African music and dance that originated in Ghana in the late 19th century and was later introduced to Nigeria in the 1930s. Highlife has undergone significant changes since its introduction to the Nigerian music scene. Igbo highlife musicians were at the forefront of these changes. They brought a revival to Highlife: a distinctive sound with an acoustic combination of rich voices and instruments such as Gene, Ichaka and Oja, as well as guitar and piano. The popular Igbo artistes featured in this compilation include Oliver De Coque, Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe, Bright Chimezie,…

General Iliya D. Bisalla, 30 Other Coup Plotters Executed on February 1976

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General Iliya D. Bisalla was executed on March 11, 1976, along with 30 other officers, for their role in the failed coup of February 13, 1976, in which General Murtala Muhammed was killed. General I.D Bisalla A total of 125 people were arrested in connection with the attack. Forty were released, but 32, including the Minister of Defense, Major General.I. D. Bisalla was sentenced to death. They were executed at the Kirikiri Prison shooting range. General ID. Bisalla took part in the testimony of Colonel Dimka during the investigation into the failed coup attempt. Bisalla was controversially convicted by the secret special military tribunal of conspiracy and concealment of treason. He proclaimed that he…

Salisu Buhari Mentors Tinubu on Certificate Forgery

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On June 3, 1999, Salisu Buhari, a 29-year-old Nigerian businessman who had made his fortune in the IT industry, was elected Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives, giving him Nigeria’s fourth-highest office under the constitution. His colleagues, the government and Nigeria as a whole did not know that Salisu Buhari was unfit for the position held. A few weeks after his election, results showed that Salisu Buhari, the sixth Speaker of the House of Representatives, had succeeded in coming to power. News Magazine published an article on July 19, 1999, stating that Salisu Buhari was seven years younger than his stated age of…

Photos From the Nigerian Civil War.

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  Troops from the Nigerian Federal Army marching along a road after routing Biafran troops at Port Harcourt during the Biafran War. (Photo by Express Newspapers/Getty Images) A federal soldier swings a hand grenade by its release pin while guarding Ibo women prisoners and their children in Nigeria, during the Biafran War. (Photo by Keystone/Getty…

Gen. Olusegun Obasanjo’s Speech after the Execution of Dimka and others in the 1976 Coup Plotters

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On May 15, 1976, the perpetrators of the failed coup attempt of February 1976 were shot dead in the Kirikiri maximum security prison in Lagos. In this failed coup led by Lieutenant Colonel Buka Suka Dimka, the Nigerian head of state, General Murtala Muhammed, was killed. Below is the speech of Lieutenant General Olusegun Obasanjo (who replaced General Murtala) after the execution. The Supreme Military Council has been meeting to consider, among other things the conclusions of the Military Tribunal appointed by the Federal Military Government…