Enjoy This Throwback Sunday Melody by Dekunle Fuji
Who can recall the gospel hip-hop song “NO LELE (Mo Like Jesu Gaan)” by Dekunle Fuji, which featured Femi Jacobs,…
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“The white man is very clever. He came quietly with his religion. We were amused at his foolishness and allowed him to stay.” Chinua Achebe
“White people are really intelligent. He arrived silently and brought his faith. We let him stay because we found his…
A Brief Overview of Renowned African Writer, Chinua Achebe
Nigerian writer Chinua Achebe’s first book, Things Fall Apart, was originally released in 1958. It tells the story of what…
“If We Are Willing to Swim Against the TideVideo of Late Dora Akunyili
“Dora Akunyili: An inspiration of morality and unwavering resolve in the struggle for public health and safety.” “Dora Akunyili’s legacy…
“We Can Turn Around Any Institution If We Want To” Watch This Interview of Late Dora Akunyili on Corruption and Moving Forward As a Nation
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Throwback to This Thrilling Movie from the Early 2000s
A look back at the early 2000s Nollywood classic film “IZAGA,” which starred Liz Benson, Omotel Jalade Ekehinde, and other…
Throwback Image of Young Professor Wole Soyinka With his Daughter
A picture from 1963 shows Wole Soyinka at an early age with his daughter. Can...
Sneak Peek of the Ahmadu Bello University in the 1960s
1960s, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Just 147 of the 426 students who enrolled in all programs at the school’s founding…
Emir of Katsina in 1933 Reveal his Thoughts on Airplane Operation in Nigeria
“Men of color asked me my opinion on airplanes.” “I’ll be the first to buy one if they’re brought to…
Details of the Death of Brigadier Zakariya Maimalari Few Days After his Wedding Ceremony
Pictured from left to right are Brigadier Zakariya Maimalari, Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh, and General Aguiyi Ironsi at a party he…
Details of the Zaria Protest Kicking Against Military Rule in 1966
Zaria saw a protest in 1966 against the January coup that led to the ruthless killings of Kur Mohammed, Ahmadu…
An Image From the Inauguration of the First Provisional Council of the University of Ifé
The entry of the Icons: In 1961, the University of Ifé held its first Provisional Council’s inauguration. The lone female…
An Image of Nugerian Football Icons Pelé (left) and Daniel Anyiam,
From 1954 to 1956 and again from 1964 to 1965, Nigerian football player and coach Daniel Amobi Amadi Anyiam (November…
Meet Halima Babangida, Daughter of Ibrahim Babangida
A picture from the early 1990s shows little Halima Babangida, the youngest member of the family, stealing the show on…
Nigerian Lady in an Expensive Traditional Attire
A1980s picture of a young Ondo woman in Lagos dressed entirely in colorful Aso oke, a traditional outfit.
Idejo chiefs of Oba Adeniji Adele II Meets Queen Elizabeth II in Lagos 1956
Lagos Island’s “IDEJO” (white cap chiefs): Olofin Atekoye, the man who established Isale Eko (Lagos) and initially made his home…
Throwback to a Picture of Abdulasalam Abubakar and Ibrahim Babangida, in their Twenties
Fifty-five years ago, a picture showed two youthful military leaders in their twenties during the 1960s: Abdulasalam Abubakar and Ibrahim…
Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola Dressed in Traditional Animal Skin for his Royal Installation as Aare Ona Kakanfo
Photo of Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola, Premier of the Western Region, after he was installed by Alaafin Gbadegesin Ladigbolu II…
Throwback of Former President Muhammadu Buhari at the Nigerian Military Training College
A picture of the youthful Gen. Muhammadu Buhari taken in 1962 at the Nigerian Military Training College (NMTC) shows him…
Meet Fred Ajudua, Father of Davido’s Lawyer and His Involvement Wit the EFCC
Nigerian attorney Fred Chijindu Ajudua is charged with advance-fee fraud.There was no evidence at the conclusion of his case. Native…