Fújì: A Popular Secular Music in Nigeria
People have always valued music in their lives, whether for listening pleasure, emotional response, performance, or improvisation. Music is extremely …
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The Untold Story of Orompotoniyun The First Female Alaafin of Oyo
Oromopotoniyun was the first female Alaafin of Oyo who lead the Oyo empire between between 1554 to 1562, she was …
General Aderonke Kale: The First Female Army Major-General in Nigeria
When many people hear the words “Nigerian Army,” the first impression that springs to mind is of a horde of …
Jonathan Adagogo Green: The First Nigerian Professional photographer
Jonathan Adagogo Green widely regarded as one of Africa’s first and best photographers, was born in Rivers State, Nigeria in …
Alvan Ikoku: Interesting Facts About the Man on Nigeria’s Ten Naira Note
Mazi Alvan Ikoku was a Nigerian educator whose face graces Nigeria’s 10 naira note, but only a few people are …
Samuel Ladoke Akintola: The Last premier of the Western Region of Nigeria
Samuel Ladoke Akintola was born into a wealthy, courageous, and brave family on July 6, 1910, Akintola Akinbola was his …
From a Tutor to a Successful Actor: The untold story of Duro Ladipo
Duro Ladipo ‘s name is linked to the development of Nigerian theatre. He was one of the early proponents of …
Flora Nwapa: The Mother of Modern African Literature
Flora Nwapa, popularly known as the Mother of Modern African Literature, was a Nigerian author with her full name Florence …
Ladi Dosei Kwali: The First And Only Nigerian Woman To Appear On A Currency Note
Born in 1925 to Gbagyi parents in the village of Kwali, Gwari district of Abuja, Ladi Dosei Kwali was the …
Fúnmiláyọ Ransome Kuti: The First Nigerian Woman to Drive a Car
On Nigerian roads today, the number of women driving cars is uncountable. Not only do women drive cars now, but …
Dare to be different: The untold story of Móremí Àjàsorò
Why are you particularly worried? Pause to consider this: why are you so concerned with what others think of you? …