Teslim Omipidan

Teslim Omipidan is an award-winning poet, historian, journalist and the founder of OldNaija. He was listed among the 100 Most Influential Young Nigerians alongside Falz, Simi and others. In 2020, Teslim was featured on the BBC as "The Nigerian blogger scouring the past to inform the future".

Tourism

Three Things To Do During A Visit To Jigawa State

Jigawa is the eighth-most-populous state in Nigeria. Located in the north-western geopolitical zone of Nigeria, Jigawa flawlessly blends culture with…
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Facts

A Look at The Forces Pulling Burna Boy On The Path Of Fela Kuti

Fela Kuti and Burna Boy. Photo credit: Alchetron and Harry Song respectively. The thread linking Afrobeats pioneer, Fela Kuti, and…
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Yoruba History

Moremi Ajasoro: History of the Brave Queen of Ile-Ife

The story of Moremi Ajasoro of Ile-Ife is not in any way new to Yoruba people as well as people…
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Featured

We Are Hiring! Will You Write For OldNaija?

We are hiring! OldNaija, home of Nigerian history and cultures, is looking for a savvy content writer to join its…
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Exhibition Project

“OldNaija Plans Massive Historical Exhibition in Varsities” – The Guardian Newspaper

Snapshot of Guardian Newspaper reporting OldNaija plans on historical exhibition – October 24, 2019 As appeared on The Guardian, October…
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Yoruba

Oriki Ibeji (Yoruba Twins Panegyric) and its English Translation

Identical twins Taiwo Adejare and Kehinde Adejare pose for a picture in Igbo Ora, Oyo State, Nigeria April 4, 2019.…
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Pre-Colonial History

The Origin and Meaning of Kanuri

Kanuri is a dialect continuum spoken by some four million people, as of 1987, mainly in North-Eastern Nigeria, Western Niger,…
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Tourism

Erin Ijesha Waterfall: Tourist Destination in Osun State

Erin Ijesha waterfall Location Erin Ijesha Waterfall, also known as Olumirin Waterfall, is located in the heart of Erin-Ijesha, a…
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Political History

The Rise and Fall of Lagos Town Council: All You Should Know

A line of Lagos women proudly holding up their voting cards. The Lagos Town Council was formally established in 1950…
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Discoveries

Omashi Iyi Cave: Cultural Pride of Anambra State

Omashi Iyi cave is located in Anambra State, Nigeria. The cave, also known as the Shrine of Omashi-Iyi, is a…
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Cultures & Traditions

Opobo: Land of the Great King Jaja Where Noise Making is Forbidden at Night

The sights of eye-catching multi-storey buildings greet you as you make your way into Opobo town. Whether you decide to…
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Unusual History

The Youngest Grandmother in the World is a 17-Year-old Nigerian

Mum-Zi was a member of Chief Akkiri’s harem in Akwa Akpa (now Calabar), who would later be the father of…
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Facts

OldNaija Holds Free Historical Exhibition For Nigerian Students

Group of students at the OldNaija Historical Exhibition The leading history and culture platform in Nigeria, OldNaija, held a historical…
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Political History

The Independence Speech of Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa on October 1st, 1960

Below is the speech delivered by the Nigerian Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, during the celebration of Nigeria’s independence…
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Discoveries

Hugh Clapperton: The First European To Visit Hausaland And Eat Miyan Kuka – 196 Years Ago

Hugh Clapperton Who was Hugh Clapperton? Hugh Clapperton was a Scottish explorer and naval officer who was the first European…
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