Reverend Canon Josiah Ransome-Kuti, Grandfather of Music Legend Fela Kuti
Joseph Jesse Israel Oludotun Ransome-Kuti, Fela’s father, was the son of “J.J.” Ransome-Kuti. J.J. was a music composer and priest…
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Sour Relationship of Founder of Reformed Ogboni Fraternity (ROF) Reverend .Thomas Adesina Jacobson Ogunbiyi and Moses Orimolade Tunolase the Founder of Cherubim and Seraphim
Reverend is the founder of the Reformed Ogboni Fraternity (ROF).In the 1940s, Thomas Adesina Jacobson Ogunbiyi stood in a doorway…
Image of a Biafran Prisoner During the Civil War
This 1968 photo shows a young Brigadier-General Alabi-Isama in Asaba talking with a Biafran POW who had been taken prisoner…
“The Horse, The Man, His Son”. An Iconic Hit by Ebenezer Obey
*The Horse, The Man, His Son* is one of the most well-known songs in Obey’s vast career. This narrative-driven song,…
Remembering One of Nollywood’s Finest, Rachel Oniga
Rachel died on 30 July 2021 from a heart-related ailment. Rachel Oniga was born in...
Story of Hajiya Gambo Sawaba – The Most Jailed Nigerian Female”
Fierce political activist Hajiya Gambo Sawaba faced 16 jail terms, public whippings, and having her hair cut with a broken…
Smoking Contest Between Legendary Afrobeat Singer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Jamaican Artist Rexton Rawlston
Rexton Rawlston Fernando Gordon, better known by his stage name Shabba Ranks, was a 26-year-old Jamaican performer who traveled to…
The Sad Execution of Major Daniel Idowu Bamidele, A Young Great Fallen Hero.
Born in the 1940s, Major Daniel Idowu Bamidele; died March 5, 1986.He was put to death by Major General Ibrahim…
Dyna by Daddy Showkey, A Song That Depicts the Nigerian Woman Struggle
One benefit of music is that it can make you feel pain-free. Great songs are also straightforward and powerful. The…
Remembering Major Gideon Orkar and His Attempted Failed Coup D’etat in April 1990
The military coup attempt in Nigeria on April 22, 1990, was the result of a group of Armed Forces officers…
Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi’s Election Contest in 2019
With Peter Obi, a former Anambra State governor, as his vice presidential running partner, Atiku Abubakar was the PDP’s nominee…
Relationship Between Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Former President Moamer Gadaffi
In Tripoli, President Moamer Gadaffi greets President Olusegun Obasanjo of Nigeria. The two presidents got together to talk about the…
“Kimono Dem Wan” by the Legendary Oseloke Augustine Onwubuya, Popularly Known as Ras Kimono.
There was a famous song that reverberated throughout Africa 35 years ago. “Kimono Dem Wan” by the renowned Ras Kimono,…
Exile of General Yakubu Gowon and His Acquisition of a Ph.D. in Political Science at the University of Warwick.
On July 29, 1975, a group of officers led by Colonel Joe Nanven Garba proclaimed Gowon’s overthrow when he was…
The Sequence of Leadership Among Three Childhood Friends Turned Military Generals
It’s interesting to see how three childhood pals took turns being in charge. After General Muhammadu Buhari was overthrown in…
Remembering an Icon, Margaret Ekpo, A Trailblazing and Advocate For Women’s Rights
One of the most important figures in Nigerian and African history is Chief Margaret Ekpo, a trailblazing advocate for women’s…
Remembering the Iconic Victor Efosa Uwaifo MON From the 1970s
Known by most as Guitar Boy, Professor Victor Uwaifo was one of the most well-known musicians in Africa. He was…
Ayinla Omowura. A Man Whose Music and Voice Promoted Social Change in the 1970s
Ayinla Omowura lacked a formal education, but he was well-versed in current affairs and possessed a command of puns, proverbs,…
Achievements of Brigadier David Bamigboye As the First Military Governor of Kwara State
As the first military governor of Kwara State, Brigadier Bamigboye held a significant position in Nigerian history, holding the position…
Meet Queen Ohan Akenzua, the Youngest Wife of Oba Akenzua II of Benin
Queen Ohan Akenzua, the youngest wife of Oba Akenzua II of Benin, is seen in a 1950s snapshot looking at…