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.
Independence & Nationalism in Nigeria
Al-Kanemi and the Survival of Borno in the Age of the Sokoto Jihad
The Sokoto jihad began in 1804 under Usman dan Fodio and reshaped the political...
Ancient & Pre-Colonial Nigeria
Ajaka and the Brine of Sight, The Origin of Obokun in Ijesa History
In Yoruba historical memory, the name Obokun stands as a lasting symbol of service,...
Colonial Nigeria
Hausa Identity, Fulani Power, and the Politics of Naming in Northern Nigeria
For decades, the phrase “Hausa-Fulani” has been used in Nigerian politics, journalism, and public...