Let’s all take a moment to read and learn. Africa has a rich history and Nigeria is particularly rich and productive. Ekwensu is a deity in Igbo mythology who represents the forces of chaos and deception; he is the god of war and victory; and the god of opportunity and commerce. Ekwensu is known for his ability to disrupt the natural order of things and cause confusion and chaos, which the Yoruba also…
Abraham Adesanya was an honored political leader in the lineage of Obafemi Awolwo and Adekunle Ajasin with the title of Asiwaju of Yorubaland. Adesanya was born on July 24, 1922, in Ijebu Igbo into the family of the famous traditional healer Ezekiel. He completed his secondary education at Ijebu Igbo High School. After a short stint as a teacher, he went to Holbon College to study law. After returning to Nigeria in 1959, Adesanya joined the Awolowo Action Group and was elected to the Western…
General Ibrahim Babangida and his wife Maryam Babangida are knighted by the British Monarchy during their state visit to the United Kingdom. He was accompanied by Ooni Sijuwade Olubuse II (in purple), Ermir Ado Bayero of Kano (in cream), Obi Okagbue of Onitsha, General Yakubu Gowon (in blue Agbada “Adire”) and other prominent Nigerians such as the Benin Chiefs in the background.
A rare and iconic photo shows King of Juju legend Sunny Ade meeting R&B legend Stevie Wonder and Fela’s girlfriend Sandra Izsadore in New York during his 1980 US tour.