Category: History In Nigeria

Modakeke is a town in Osun State, South West Nigeria, with a population of close to three hundred thousand people. The Modakekes are also known as the Akoraye and have … Read More

Moremi Ajasoro, Princess of the Yoruba.. (Yoruba: Mọ́remí Àjàsorò) was a figure of high significance in the history of the Yoruba peoples of West Africa. Born a princess, she was … Read More

BRIEF HISTORY OF OFFA IN KWARA STATE OFFA is a major town in South West of the Niger in Nigeria. It is located in the South Eastern part of the … Read More

HISTORY OF IKOYI OSUN IN OSUN STATE What had been handed down from generation across and examined by regular historians was that the foundations of the Yoruba nation was laid … Read More

History Of Ile-Ogbo Town Ileogbo is the headquarters of Aiyedire Local Government in Osun State, Nigeria. It is situated midway between Ibadan and Osogbo, the capitals of Oyo and Osun … Read More

History of the Ajanakus Family in Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria Early 19th Century: The Beginning The Ajanakus family traces its roots back to the early 19th century in Ilesa, Osun … Read More

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF IKIRUN, A TOWN IN OSUN STATE. Ikirun is situated in the north-eastern part of Osun state of Nigeria in Osun northeast division Ikirun is located within latitude … Read More

Brief Royal history of the IJESA OBOKUN Kingdom. Ajibogun Orunaja Aganiyeye Ekun founded Ijesaland around 1250 A.D. He is the progenitor of the Ijesa Obokun people and his memorial cenotaph … Read More

ÀKÚDÀÁYÀ vs ÀTÚNWÁ: Know the Difference In Yoruba metaphysics, not all who die truly leave. Some return—but not all returns are the same. Let’s break down the two main types … Read More