Among the myriad of atrocities committed against enslaved Africans in the Americas and Europe, the practice of “Alligator Baiting,” involving the utilization of infants as bait for alligators, stands out…
The namesake of Tinubu Square in Lagos was a woman deeply associated with it. In the historical context of the Nigerian slave trade, she played a role as one of…
When acknowledging influential women who left an indelible mark on Nigeria, Queen Amina of Zaria stands out prominently. This formidable northern leader not only commanded a robust army but also…
In 1978, the trailblazer of Afrobeats, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, wed 27 women in a single day. For those familiar with the life and eccentricity of the Nigerian music legend, also…
The pyramid-shaped structures known as Groundnut Pyramids were crafted from sacks filled with groundnuts. These unique pyramids dotted the landscape of northern Nigeria, particularly in cities like Kano, where groundnut…
The Fulani’s endeavor to conquer Osogbo, much like their success in Ilorin, ultimately failed. After the systematic capture of Ilorin by the Fulanis, resulting in the subjugation of the old…
FCT Abuja serves as the ancestral home for the Gbagyi people, or Gwari (also spelled Gbari), a community of peaceful, agriculturalist, artistic, and Nupoid-speaking individuals residing in the north-central geopolitical…
