Brain Check Time: Can You Identify the Young Man in the Image
A picture from the late 1970s shows a little child in Otuoke, a suburb in Ogbia local government area of Bayelsa State in the Nigerian Niger Delta.
Stage Play of the Lion and the Jewel by Wole Soyinka at the Royal Court Theatre in London, England, in 1966.
Gorgeous ladies from Wole Soyinka’s 1966 drama “The Lion and the Jewel,” which was performed at the Royal Court Theatre in London, England. Nigerian playwright Wole Soyinka’s drama, The Lion and the Jewel, had its premiere in Ibadan in 1959. The Royal Court Theatre in London, England had a performance of it in 1966.The drama tells the story of the struggle between the lion Baroka and the contemporary Lakunle for Sidi, the play’s titular Jewel,’s hand in marriage. Lakunle is portrayed as the refined opposite of Baroka, attempting on his own initiative to modernize and alter the social mores of his society simply because he can. Oxford University Press first released the playscript in 1962. Through the play, Soyinka emphasizes the topic of corrupted African culture and the importance of youngsters embracing the original African culture. The Lion and the Jewel is “a masterpiece that successfully combines the concept of literature as a tool both for socio-cultural activism and shining spotlight on aesthetics,” according to a Naijabanquet review.
Brief Interesting History of Benin Hero, General Ologbosere
An iconic figure in Benin history, General Ologbosere bravely fought till the end to symbolize resistance to British rule. Between 1897 and 1899, Ologbosere waged a valiant two-year guerilla campaign against the British alongside fellow fighters such as Oviawe, Ebohon, and others. The photo caption depicts General Ologbosere, who was arrested by the British troops in the late 1800s and is seen in the image wearing shackles and a chain around his leg. Ologbosere refused to give up after the vicious British attack on Benin City in 1897, which destroyed the kingdom. Rather, he moved his faithful soldiers to neighboring towns and villages that helped the Edo resistance, taking the battle outside the city limits. He coordinated continuous assaults on British outposts from these covert camps, using guerilla tactics to keep the colonial soldiers on edge. The British responded with terrible retaliation, destroying crops, burning down villages that provided support, and imprisoning the local leaders and youth. Eventually, Ologbosere betrayed his mastery due to the ferocity of these counterattacks. In 1899, a few tired peasants, exhausted from the harsh consequences, gave him up to the British army. The resistance spirit persisted even after Ologbosere was captured. The anti-British movement’s resolve was strengthened by the incarceration of important figures like Chief Ebohon and Ologbosere, which further submerged it. Ologbosere’s leadership in the war established a lasting legacy that continues to this day, serving as a reminder of the unwavering struggle for freedom and sovereignty against colonial oppression. This historical episode serves as a potent reminder of the intricacies and long-lasting effects of colonialism in Nigeria, with Ologbosere’s resistance movement representing an important—if frequently overlooked—fight against imperial dominance.
A Historical Image from January 22, 1955, Depicts an Important Interaction that Took Place During Nigeria’s Colonial History.
The British Colonial Secretary, Mr. Alan Lennox-Boyd, is pictured in this classic image sitting prominently between two of Nigeria’s most powerful men: Mr. A.O. Lawson, the President of the Lagos Council, and Oba Adeniji Adele, the acclaimed Oba of Lagos. The image was captured on Mr. Lennox-goodwill Boyd’s tour to Nigeria, which was a part of Britain’s continued efforts to oversee the political change in its colonies. This visit was significant since it took place at a time when Nigeria was progressively becoming a self-governing nation and aspirations for independence were growing all over the nation. General G.H. Inglis, the General Officer Commanding (G.O.C.) of Nigeria, is seated to the left of the Oba of Lagos, signifying the presence of the British military in the colony. His presence highlights the strict control that the British continued to exercise over the military and administrative operations of the colony, despite the increasing involvement of political figures and traditional leaders such as Oba Adeniji Adele in the government of their people. This group of well-known people, caught in a single frame, represents the intricate relationship between traditional authority, colonial power, and developing local governance in Nigeria in the middle of the 20th century. The photograph captures a crucial juncture in Nigeria’s quest for independence and documents not only a particular incident but also the delicate power dynamics between the indigenous leadership and the colonial authority.