Ibadan, the capital of Oyo state, stands as the largest city in Nigeria and the third in Africa, following Cairo and Johannesburg. Nestled in the southwest region of Nigeria, the…
Luwoo Gbagida holds the distinction of being the sole female Ooni in Ile-Ife’s history. Assuming the throne around 1100CE, Ooni Luwo Gbagida was renowned for her remarkable physical beauty, embodying…
Attah Ameh Oboni, a highly esteemed Igala King, faced a remarkable incident during a meeting in Kaduna attended by prominent traditional rulers in Nigeria, including the Queen of England. Asked…
The Warri Crisis unfolded as a series of riots and confrontations involving the Itsekiri, Ijaw, and to a lesser extent, Urhobo ethnic groups in the city of Warri, Delta State,…
For centuries, the Ovahimba and Ovazemba tribes, emblematic of an African community in Northern Namibia, have upheld a unique tradition of wife swapping. In accordance with their cultural norms, a…
The Okun community constitutes more than 20% of Kogi State’s entire population, using the term “Okun” as a general descriptor for Yoruba people in Kogi State, Nigeria. Spread across six…
Once upon a time, in Abeokuta, there was a woman who specialized in selling cooked beans. Her eatery, located in a place known as “Sapon,” derived its name from “Saponloore,”…
Queen Idia, a prominent figure in the history of the Benin Kingdom, left an indelible mark on the pre-colonial era of Africa. Renowned as the mother of Oba Esigie, who…
Aro Meta(Àrò Mẹ́ta), commonly known as the “three wise men,” serves as a welcoming symbol for those entering the city of Lagos. This white granite sculpture, portraying three Lagos white-cap…
Sarah Baartman, alternatively known as Saartjie Baartman, hailed from the Khosa community and was born in South Africa in the late 1789. Renowned for her exhibition as a spectacle in…
