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.
Nigerian History
The Hausa Emirate Question and the Legacy of the Sokoto Caliphate
Across northern Nigeria, one argument continues to surface in political conversations and historical discussions,...
Crimes in Nigeria
Boko Haram, Borno, and the Kanuri Question
Boko Haram is a jihadist insurgency that emerged in Borno State and became deeply...
Independence & Nationalism in Nigeria
How the Sokoto Caliphate Reshaped Hausa Political Identity
The rise of the Sokoto Caliphate stands as one of the most decisive moments...