Chronicles of Àare̩ Kurunmi: The Yoruba Warrior Whose Courage Cost Him Five Sons in a Single Day
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…
Tragedy, Triumph, and Legacy: The Story Behind Kofo Abayomi Street in Lagos
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…
Daniel Abodurin: The Tale of a Nigerian Prophet Who Was Ripped Apart by Lions at the University of Ibadan Zoo in 1991
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…
Tale of QUEEN LUWOO GBAGIDA: The Inaugural and Sole Female Ooni of Ife
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…
The Story Of Attah Ameh Oboni – the Nigerian King who Chose Suicide Instead of Bowing to the Queen of England
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…
Narrative of the 1997 Warri Crisis
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,…
The African Tribe That offers s3x to Visitors and Swap Partners
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…
Unveiling the Past: A Compact History of Okun People – The Yorubas Residing in Kogi State
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…
Unveiling the Origins: The Narrative Behind the Yoruba Adage ‘Sebotimo Elewa Sapon
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,”…
Unveiling the Chronicles of Queen Idia in the Benin Kingdom
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…