Historical Figures

Explore the stories, achievements, and enduring influence of these iconic figures, shedding light on their extraordinary contributions to the rich tapestry of Nigerian history and culture.

The Life and Death of Onuora Nzekwu, Author of the popular book ‘Eze Goes to School’
The book ‘Eze Goes to School‘ is undoubtedly one of the most popular and widely read classical novellas in Nigeria.…
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Agnes Yewande Savage – The First Nigerian Female Doctor
Agnes Yewande Savage – The First Female Doctor In Nigeria Agnes Yewande Savage, the first female doctor in Nigeria, was born…
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The Man Called Adegoke Adelabu ‘Penkelemesi’
Joseph Gbadamosi Adegoke Adelabu alias Adelabu Penkelemesi was a colossal in the political arena of Ibadan and the then Western…
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The Heroic Life of Alimotu Pelewura
Alimotu Pelewura was the brave and radical woman who led the Lagos Market Women's Association (LMWA) in its oppositions to…
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Samuel Okwaraji- Life, Career and Death
Samuel Sochukwuma Okwaraji was a prolific and professional Nigerian football player who played for both international clubs and his country.…
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Abubakar Tafawa Balewa
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa was born in 1912 to Yakubu Dan Zala and Fatima Inna in Bauchi, Nigeria. Tafawa Balewa had…
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The Life of Usman Dan Fodio and the Revolutionary Jihad of 1804
In the annals of Nigerian and West African history, few figures have left as enduring a mark as Usman Dan…
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Madam Efunroye Tinubu: The Slave Trader Who Became An Activist
Madam Efunroye Tinubu In the annals of Nigerian history, certain figures stand out as icons of resilience, transformation, and influence.…
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Herbert Macaulay
Olayinka Samuel Heelas Badmus Macaulay born on November 14, 1864 and died on 7th May, 1946, was a Nigerian nationalist,…
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Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti: The Lioness of Lisabi
Nigeria’s history is adorned with remarkable figures who have left an indelible mark on the nation’s landscape. One such luminary…
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NNAMDI AZIKIWE
Chief Benjamin Nnamdi Azikwe (November 16, 1904- May 11, 1996) usually referred to as Nnamdi Azikwe was one of the…
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Fela Anikulapo Kuti
Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome- Kuti also known as Fela Anikulapo Kuti was born on the 15th of October…
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Chinua Achebe
Albert Chinualumogu Achebe born on November 16 1930, was a Nigerian novelist, critic, poet, and professor. His first novel…
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Obafemi Awolowo
Chief Obafami Jeremiah Oyeniyi Awolowo born in March 1909 to Chief David Sopolu Awolowo and his wife Mary Efunyela Awolowo,…
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