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.

What Really Happened to S.T. Soaps, The Rise and Quiet Fall of a Nigerian Soap Brand

S.T. Soaps Limited is one of those Nigerian brands that still triggers instant recognition,...

The Imafidon Family and the Making of a Modern British STEM Leader

Over the past two decades, the Imafidon name has appeared repeatedly in discussions about...