The Kirigi War of 1877: the Longest War in Yorubaland
Have you ever wondered why Ibadan people eulogize their heroes with pride? Have you also thought about why Ibadanland is the giant of the Yoruba […]
Articles by Esther Emo
History of the Nigerian Army
With 100,000 professional men, the Nigerian Army is the largest component of the Nigerian Armed Forces. In Nigeria, the first units of the Royal West […]
The History of Cowries; the Past and Present
In recent times, cowries have been used as necklaces and bracelets, and they have been seen in films or used by priests in displaying their […]
Maryam Babangida; Legendary Nigeria’s First Lady
From inception, the decision-making processes and politics have been male-dominated, and even the seat of the ‘First Lady’ seems non-existent. In Nigeria, we claim that […]
In recent times, Nigerians, especially the younger generation, have detested tribal marks. According to them, civilization is in vogue and tribal mark is not included, […]
Orunmila, The god of Knowledge in Yorubaland
Many years ago, even before the earth was formed, there existed people who, according to history, were the close pals and messengers of Olodumare (God). […]
Oloolu, the Most Celebrated Masquerade in Yorubaland
In Yoruba Nollywood, especially the ones shot in village settings, there are usually scenes in the movies that have town criers. The town crier towards the Egungun […]
Attires Made With Kanuri Clothing
The beauty of Africa lies in her cultural values, dance, music, language, and attire. Africans are sometimes identified by their attires; the Zimbabwean dress and Gambian attires are different, […]
How Lord Lugard Joined Northern and Southern Protectorates in 1914
Nigerians seeking greater significance for their country’s existence may be dismayed to learn that none exists. They may be disappointed to discover that there was […]
Ishola Oyenusi; Nigeria’s First Notorious Armed Robber
For a Nigerian like me who was born in the late ‘90s, the histories of people like Ishola Oyenusi were seen on screen and not […]
Oriki Ilorin Afonja (Panegyric of Ilorin)
Oríkì is a Yoruba cultural tradition of West Africa in which each town has its oriki with a different meaning, you are in the right […]
Iroko Oluwere: The Place Where Witches and Wizards Meet
Once upon a time when our parents used to chase us away from big trees, especially the popular tree called ‘iroko.’ According to them, the […]
Bashorun Gaa, The Only Wicked Prime Minister in the Old Oyo Empire
There are some people whose legacies are passed from one generation to another, whether as a result of their good deeds or their bad influence. […]
How India Beats Nigeria with 99 Goals: a Myth or History
The first impression of a Nigerian football lover is how possible it is for India to beat the Giant of Africa. In football history, no […]
The History Of King Jaja Of Opobo
EARLY LIFE AND BACKGROUND Jubo Jubogba, also known as Jo Jo Ubam by the Igbo and as Jaja of Opobo, first, by the Europeans and later […]