Social History
Read great articles on Nigerian lifestyle in the 60s, 70s, 80s…. which cover a wide range of music, fashion, photograghy and events.
- Social History
Owambe: A Glance into Nigeria’s Grand Celebration Culture
In the vibrant world of Nigerian festivities, one event stands out for its grandiosity and lively spirit – Owambe! This…
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Why Fela Kuti Married 27 Women on the Same Day in 1978
In 1978, the pioneer of Afrobeats, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, married 27 women in one day. This should not be strange…
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Photo Showing Atinuke Oloyede- First Miss Nigeria, 1957
Above is a photo showing Atinuke Oloyede who won the first Miss Nigeria pageant in 1957.
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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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Nigeria 70: A Comprehensive Analysis of Nigerian Music in the 1970s
Highlife was (and is) a music of social commentary, creative instrumentation, and an unshakable groove. As this music grew in…
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