LIST OF ALAAFINS OF Ọ̀YỌ́ (2)
LIST OF ALAAFINS OF Ọ̀YỌ́ (2) Orompoto (1554 – 1562): Sister of Eguguojo and the first known female Alaafin of Oyo. Her reign marked the first notable break in the … Read More
Category: History In Nigeria
ÒGBÓRÍ ẸLẸ́MỌ̀ṢỌ́: THE HISTORY OF ÒGBÓMỌ̀ṢỌ́
ÒGBÓRÍ ẸLẸ́MỌ̀ṢỌ́: THE HISTORY OF ÒGBÓMỌ̀ṢỌ́ Nestled between Ilorin and Oyo Town in southwestern Nigeria, the town of Ogbomoso boasts a rich and heroic history. It was founded in the … Read More
CLASH OF THE BROTHERS,1977. (Igbos vs their Yorubas brothers)
CLASH OF THE BROTHERS,1977. (Igbos vs their Yorubas brothers) ‘Clash of the brothers’; that, exactly, was the way the Nigerian press tagged the tie, back then. It was the way … Read More
The Legacy of Mammy Ochefu: A Market That Built a Community
The Legacy of Mammy Ochefu: A Market That Built a Community In 1955, a young woman named Mammy Ochefu unknowingly laid the foundation for what would become a beloved institution … Read More
The Irony of Fate: A Slave Trader Enslaved
The Irony of Fate: A Slave Trader Enslaved Born in 1701 in present-day Senegal, Ayuba Suleiman Diallo (also known as Job ben Solomon) grew up in a powerful family deeply … Read More
The Gullibility of Nigerians and the Rise of “Kakukakrash” – A Cautionary Tale
The Gullibility of Nigerians and the Rise of “Kakukakrash” – A Cautionary Tale It’s shocking how easily Nigerians believe anything they see online, especially when it’s wrapped in spiritual mystery. … Read More
The Story of Arhuanran: A Tale of Power, Betrayal, and Legacy
The Story of Arhuanran: A Tale of Power, Betrayal, and Legacy Though denied the crown, he wore greatness like thunder in his veins. And in death, as in life, Arhuanran … Read More
Femi Ogunrombi: The Face Behind the Laughter – Remembering Papa Ajasco
Femi Ogunrombi: The Face Behind the Laughter – Remembering Papa Ajasco To a generation of Nigerians and millions across Africa, the name Papa Ajasco brings to mind belly-shaking laughter, slapstick … Read More
Meet Sabina Chebechi, the first Kenyan woman to win a marathon
In 1973, Sabina Chebechi made history by becoming the first Kenyan woman to win a marathon, triumphing at the Košice Marathon in Slovakia. At a time when women’s participation in … Read More
A Brief History of Modakeke: The Land of the Akoraye
A Brief History of Modakeke: The Land of the Akoraye Nestled in the heart of Osun State, southwestern Nigeria, Modakeke is a town with a proud legacy and a population … Read More