Ibadan

Unusual History
How Prophet Daniel Abodunrin Was Torn Apart By Lions at UI Zoo in 1991
Prophet Daniel Abodunrin thought his faith was really working; that the God of Daniel was performing wonders. He then moved…
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General History
This is Why Every House in Ibadan Had to Switch off Outdoor Lights in 1941
Ibadan In 1941, the colonial government ordered all the houses in the city of Ibadan to dim or completely switch…
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Tourism
Top 5 Places To Spend And Enjoy Your Day In Ibadan
Were you told that the social life of Ibadan, the third-largest city in Africa, is boring?! If yes, you have…
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Yoruba History
The Original History Of Ibadan – City Of Brown Roofs
Brief Details of Ibadan Before we begin with the history of Ibadan, let us set some facts straight. Ibadan, (pronounced…
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Old Photos & Documents
Photo Showing Mapo Hall In Ibadan, 1975
Above is a photo showing the famous Mapo Hall proudly sitting on Mapo Hill, Ibadan in 1975. Mapo Hall was built…
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Nigeria Current Affairs
Detailed List Of Local Government Areas Of Oyo State
Below are the 33 Local Government Areas of Oyo State and detailed information about them. LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA – HEADQUARTER…
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Old Photos & Documents
Students of St. Anne’s School, Molete, Ibadan, 1970s
Girls from St. Catherine House dancing to The Hues Corporation’s Rock The Boat. Courtesy of Bunmi Adetoro Omoku Source: Kehinde…
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Historical Figures
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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Cultures and Traditions
Oke’badan festival in the heart of Ibadan
The Oke’badan festival is one of the many colourful and glamorous festivals celebrated in the city of Ibadan, the capital…
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Cultures and Traditions
Oloolu – The Father of all Masquerades in Ibadan
Oloolu masquerade | Abiyamo Egungun (masquerading) is a popular practice among the Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria. They see it…
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Video

Watch Three Roads To Tomorrow – A Nigerian Film Shot In 1958
Three Roads To Tomorrow is a 23 minutes coloured film shot in Nigeria in 1958 by BP (British Petroleum) Film.…
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General History
Malcolm X’s Visit To Nigeria In 1959 And 1964
Who was Malcolm X? Malcolm X, born Malcolm Little on May 19, 1925, was a world-renowned African-American human right activist…
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Cultures and Traditions
Ila– Yoruba Tribal Mark
Hundreds of years ago, the drawing of Ila (tribal/facial mark) was a common practice among the Yoruba tribe of Western…
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Social History
A Glimpse of Ibadan in the 1970s
In the 1970s, Ibadan, the present Capital of Oyo State, was always alive. On weekends, hardly would one walk from…
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