Gloria Olaoye

Gloria Taiwo Olaoye is a Nigerian historian whose work explores the complexities of the nation’s past with depth and clarity. She examines power, memory, identity, and everyday life across different eras, treating history not only as a record of events but as a tool for understanding, reclaiming, and shaping Nigeria’s future. Through her research and writing, she seeks to make history accessible, relevant, and transformative for a new generation.

Chief Wahab Iyanda Folawiyo: Nigeria’s Indigenous Business Pioneer

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Edwin Ogebe Ogbu, Nigeria and the United Nations Anti‑Apartheid Effort

Edwin Ogebe Ogbu was a distinguished Nigerian diplomat who represented his country at the...

Maitatsine and the Yan Tatsine Uprisings

The Maitatsine uprisings led by Muhammadu Marwa, widely known as Maitatsine, stand as one...