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".

Yoruba

Oriki Ibadan (Eulogy Of Ibadan)

The Yoruba people of Western Nigeria are known for their beautiful and amazing customs and traditions of which the art…
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History

The Reign of Bashorun Gaa in Old Oyo Empire

When Alaafin Labisi took over the throne from the previous (late) Alaafin, Onisile, in 1750, he appointed Gaa as his…
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Quiz

Quiz: How Well Do You Know Nigerian Currency Notes?

How familiar are you with Nigerian currency notes? Take this quiz to find out.
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Political History

The Eastern Nigerian Regional Crisis of 1953

The Eastern Nigerian regional crisis of 1953 started on January 30, 1953 and ended on May 6, 1953. The National…
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Photos & Documents

[Old Photo] Potrait Of Four Sisters In 1950

Above is a photo of four sisters from the Ideal Photo Studio in Benin City, 1950. PHOTOGRAPH BY CHIEF S.O.…
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Cultures & Traditions

Our Culture, Our Tradition: Embracing The Nigerian Way Of Life

Our basic definition of culture is that it is the way of life of a particular group of people inhabiting…
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Entertainment History

The Full Story Of The Rivalry Between Fuji Icons Barrister And Kollington

Those who grew up in the 1990s with songs from Tupac and Biggie would think music rivalry started with ‘Get…
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Political History

What You Need To Know About General Sani Abacha, His Iron Regime And Death

General Sani Abacha | The Cable Few Nigerians, and the many people involved in Commonwealth or international affairs and in…
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General History

10 Old Nigerian Adverts That Rocked The Media In The 1980s

Advertisement, unarguably, is a propellant of business. Even popular brands advertise their little or well known products and services to…
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Discoveries

12 Amazing Facts About Opa Oranmiyan (Oranmiyan’s Staff) That You Never Knew

Opa Oranmiyan is a popular obelisk erected in the Yoruba town of Ile-Ife, the cradle of the Yoruba race. Below…
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Slavery History

Malê Revolt of 1835: How Yoruba And Hausa Slaves In Brazil Helped Bring An End To International Slave Trade

The Malê Revolt, spearheaded by Hausa and Yoruba slaves in Brazil The Malê Revolt was one of the many slave…
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General History

The Story Of Harry Akande, The Richest Nigerian Before Aliko Dangote Who Earned $533M Weekly

Chief Dr. Harry Akande was the richest Nigerian before Alhaji Aliko Dangote. In 2001, a list of looters and the…
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Unusual History

The Shocking and Unbelievable Story of Jesu Oyingbo, the Self-acclaimed Nigerian Jesus Christ

The 1950s in Lagos, Nigeria, witnessed the shocking declaration of a middle-aged Ijebu man named Olufunmilayo Immanuel Odumosu aka Jesu…
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History

Iconic Nigerian Sporting Moments Since 1960

Nigeria, in many ways, was a creation of European ambitions. Nigerians had enjoyed and cherished their freedom before the arrival…
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Political History

How Nigeria Got to 36 States (Timeline of State Creation in Nigeria)

Let’s Start With The Definition Of A State What is a state? A state is a politically organised body of…
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