Some Facts About Yorubas
Yoruba is not a cursed tribe. Rather, Yorubas are a blessing to Nigeria and the entire black race. Below is my response to the Igbo woman who called Yoruba a … Read More
Category: History In Nigeria
How to Propagate Avocado Trees Naturally Using Red Onion and Tomato
Since knowing this method, I have succeeded in multiplying avocado trees quickly How to Propagate Avocado Trees Naturally Using Red Onion and Tomato Avocado trees are increasingly popular among home … Read More
The Battle of Ogele (1825): A Turning Point in the Yoruba Wars.
The Battle of Ogele (1825): A Turning Point in the Yoruba Wars. In the early 19th century, the once-mighty Oyo Empire was reeling from internal strife and external threats. The … Read More
A Town In Nigeria That Disappeared in a Day?
Did You Know There Was A Town In Nigeria That Disappeared in a Day? You didn’t? Okay; In 1957, the entire village of Araromi-Oke disappeared without a trace. The only … Read More
HISTORY OF THE ISU
HISTORY OF THE ISU Winding it’s way through the highlands at Isu, the Njaba River makes it’s way in a snake-like meander through Amucha, Ekwe, Okwudor, Awo-Omama, Izombe and ultimately … Read More
Ààrẹ-Àgò Aríkúyẹrí By Láwuyì Ògúnníran
YORÙBÁ LITERATURE WEEK We are celebrating classics of Yorùbá literature this week. Thus, we shall be reviewing some of these works per day: Ààrẹ-Àgò Aríkúyẹrí By Láwuyì Ògúnníran First published … Read More
ỌBA OF BENIN’S VISIT TO ỌỌ̀NI IN 1979
ỌBA OF BENIN’S VISIT TO ỌỌ̀NI IN 1979 In 1979, shortly after his ascension to the throne, the newly installed Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, the Oba of Benin, paid … Read More
Oba Adeniji Adele and Alake Ladapo Ademola in Historic Company – Circa 1952
Oba Adeniji Adele and Alake Ladapo Ademola in Historic Company – Circa 1952 This rare photograph captures two prominent traditional rulers of mid-20th century Nigeria—Oba Musendiku Adeniji Adele II of … Read More
YORÙBÁ LANGUAGE AND THE INESCAPABLE GRIP OF ẸLẸ́BỌ METAPHYSICS (PART ONE)
YORÙBÁ LANGUAGE AND THE INESCAPABLE GRIP OF ẸLẸ́BỌ METAPHYSICS (PART ONE) Some neo-puritan Muslims in Nigeria are quick to hurl the word Ẹlẹ́bọ at African traditionalists—using it as a derogatory … Read More
Chief Kanran: Adieu, the Chief Who Was Rich Only in the Movies
Chief Kanran: Adieu, the Chief Who Was Rich Only in the Movies In the dazzling world of Nollywood, where costumes and characters often blur the line between fiction and reality, … Read More