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.

Baba Sala’s Alawada Theatre: 2 Powerful Historic Adverts

Baba Sala’s Alawada Theatre belonged to a sophisticated culture of Yoruba popular entertainment that...

The Afro-Rhythm Parade of Victor Olaiya Vol. 7

Victor Olaiya’s Afro-Rhythm Parade Vol. 7 is a four-track record from one of the...

Hi-Time Fruit Squash: 6 Flavours and a Memorable 1972 Nigerian Campaign

Hi-Time Fruit Squash appeared in Nigerian newspaper advertising during a period of post-war reconstruction,...