Gbolade Akinwale
Gbolade Akinwale is a Nigerian historian and writer dedicated to shedding light on the full range of the nation’s past. His work cuts across timelines and topics, exploring power, people, memory, resistance, identity, and everyday life. With a voice grounded in truth and clarity, he treats history not just as record, but as a tool for understanding, reclaiming, and reimagining Nigeria’s future.
Democratic Nigeria
When Protest Becomes Performance, Nigeria’s Struggle Loses Direction
Nigeria’s public struggle has never existed outside history. It has grown from economic pressure,...
Democratic Nigeria
Why Nigeria Cannot Unite Against Its Problems
Nigeria’s political crisis is often described as a clash of ethnic groups, religions, regions,...
Democratic Nigeria
How Young Voters Are Moving From Campaign Work to Political Power
For many years, young Nigerians were among the most visible people in election seasons,...