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.
Ancient & Pre-Colonial Nigeria
When Ilori Fell at Jalumi, The Ibadan Victory That Almost Became a Disaster
The Jalumi War of 1878 stands as one of the most dramatic moments in...
Ancient & Pre-Colonial Nigeria
Ilori the Osi and the Ibadan Lesson in Command Under Pressure
Nineteenth century Ibadan was not built like an ordinary town. It rose during a...
Ancient & Pre-Colonial Nigeria
How Aare Latosa’s Appointments Tested Ibadan’s War Command
Nineteenth century Ibadan was built on war, reputation, and command. It was not a...