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How Sonny Okosun Ended Tour In Grand Style With Fela Kuti In 1977
Sonny Okosun in action during his 1977 nationwide tour 1970s folks should definitely be familiar with the name Sonny Okosun.…
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How Jaja Wachuku, A Prominent Nigerian Politician, Saved Nelson Mandela From Death Penalty in 1964
Jaja Wachuku is a name that can never be forgotten in the annals of Nigerian history and the country’s struggle…
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Five Rare And Pitiable Photos Of Fela Kuti After The Attack On His House, Kalakuta Republic In 1977
On the 18th of February, 1977, some “unidentified” military men attacked Fela Kuti’s residence, Kalakuta Republic, in which the musical taliban…
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The Igbo Landing – Story Of Igbo Slaves Who Rebelled Against Slave Traders And Committed Mass Suicide In U.S.A., 1803
Countless accounts of terrifying and dehumanizing events that happened during the slave trade era have been passed down from generations…
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First Speech Of Obafemi Awolowo As The President Of The Action Group, 1951
Below is the first speech of Obafemi Awolowo as the president of the Action Group on the 28th of April, 1951…
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The First Aircraft Seen Flying Over Lagos, 1926
The first aeroplane seen flying over Lagos On the 30th of May, 1926, a small aircraft was seen flying over…
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15 Historical Photos Showing What Life In Northern Nigeria Looked Like In The Past
The northern region of Nigeria has always been a great part of the country before, during and after colonial rule;…
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Rare photo of Princess Alexandra shaking hands with Nigerians during independence, 1960
Below is a rare photo of Princess Alexandra shaking hands with Nigerian dignitaries during the celebration of Nigeria’s independence on…
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The Origin Of ‘Iyawo’, The Yoruba Word For Wife
It is unknown to many speakers of the Yoruba language that the original Yoruba word for wife is ‘aya’ and…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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