The tale of Kurunmi evokes profound emotions from those who sympathize with a man unwaveringly committed to upholding tradition. In a bygone era of Yoruba history, a harrowing custom dictated…
He stands as the individual for whom Kofo Abayomi Street in Victoria Island, Lagos finds its namesake. In a Lagos courtroom at Tinubu Square on August 25, 1923, Lagos Lawyer…
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…
