Origination of Some Benin Titles and Words from the Portuguese
Benin adopted Portuguese as a business language when dealing with other Europeans. Many Edo words, such as EKUYE (spoon), EKALAKA…
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Ajayi Crowther Campaigns for the Girl-Child’s Right to Education in 1886
When Crowther visited Bonny (now Rivers State) in 1866, he and the chief agreed that the natives should pay for…
A Controversial Image of a Beggar at Christ Cathedral in Marina, Lagos
Vintage Sunday morning photo, a believer standing next to a car and a beggar in front of Christ Cathedral in…
A Brazilian Architecture Building on Igbosere Road, Lagos Island
After the abolition of slaves on March 25, 1807, there was a wave of return of freed Africans that lasted…
The SOJA IDUMOTA Monument, How It Was Transferred to Abuja by General Ibrahim Babangida
This monument was erected by the colonial authorities at a strategic location in Idumota, a part of central Lagos, directly…
Origin of the Itsekiri People and Their Diversification
The Itsekiri ethnic group, also known as Jekri, Isekiri or Ishekiri, inhabits the westernmost part of the Niger Delta in…
Meet First Ever Nigerian First Lady, Flora Ogbenyeanu Ogoegbunam Azikiwe
Flora Ogbenyeanu Ogoegbunam Azikiwe (August 7, 1917 – August 22, 1983) was the first wife of Nnamdi Azikiwe,...
Operation and Expansion of Leventis Store in the 1950s
Leventis Store, Marina, Lagos. The car appears to be a 1949 Studebaker Land Cruiser, right-hand drive;...
Inspection of the Imperial Airways by Northern leaders in 1934
A picture of northern leaders, the Sultan of Sokoto, the Emir of Gwandu and the...
Celebration of the Ofala Festival and its Significance to the Igbo Culture
The Ofala festival is an annual ceremony practiced by the Igbo people, particularly the indigenous people of Onitsha, Umueri, Umuoji…
Prolific Artist, Odinigwe Benedict Enwonwu Speaks on His Inspiration and Influence of European Artists
Odinigwe Benedict Chukwukadibia Enwonwu MBE, better known as Ben Enwonwu, worked in the 1950s. He was a Nigerian and Igbo…
Meeet Fela’s American Girlfriend, Sandra Izsadore, A Significant Aid To His Musical Success
Sandra Izadore, an American who was also Fela’s girlfriend. Fela met Sandra Izsadore in California during a ten-month tour...
Mbari Club: A Hub of Creativity in the 1960s
Achebe Mbari suggested the name, an Igbo concept for “creation.” Other Mbari members included Christopher Okigbo, JP Clark and South…
A Rare Photo of the Ransome-Kuti Family.
Ransome-Kuti family photo: Rev. Israel Oludotun Ransome-Kuti and Chief Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti sitting side by side, Dolu Ransome-Kuti is behind, Fela…
Ekwensu- The Igbo Deity of War and Victory
Let’s all take a moment to read and learn. Africa has a rich history and Nigeria is particularly rich and…
Abraham Adesanya – A Hero Forever
Abraham Adesanya was an honored political leader in the lineage of Obafemi Awolwo and Adekunle Ajasin with the title of…
Babangida and Wife Conferred Knights by the British Monarch
General Ibrahim Babangida and his wife Maryam Babangida are knighted by the British Monarchy during their state visit to the…
Fela Meets R&B Legend Stevie Wonder in US.
A rare and iconic photo shows King of Juju legend Sunny Ade meeting R&B legend...
An Account on the Death of Nigerian Sprinter by a Jealous Police Officer
Otenkwa Ndubuisi Dele Udo was born in Umahia Abia State (May 24, 1957, died in...
Chronicles of the Longest-Serving Emir in Kano’s history
Ado Bayero, Emir of Kano from 1963 to 2014. He is also the father...