How Late Afrobeat Legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti Married 27 Women On Same Day
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…
Meet Iya Oniresi, The Pioneer of Aya Mase Sauce
In Nigeria and beyond, Aya mase is renowned as a flavorful, spicy sauce crafted from a fusion of palm oil and green peppers. Typically enjoyed with ofada rice, a fermented…
The Legacy and Revival of Nigeria’s Groundnut Pyramids
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…
Clash of Titans: The Historic Osogbo – Fulani War in 1840
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…
Tracing the Past: A Brief History of the Gbagyi People in FCT Abuja
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…