Ancient & Pre-Colonial Nigeria
Histories of Nigerian kingdoms, empires, trade routes, and cultures before colonial rule, including Nok, Benin, Oyo, Sokoto, and Kanem-Bornu.
The Old Northern Emirates of Nigeria Under British Indirect Rule
By the early twentieth century, British expansion into West Africa brought profound changes to the old Northern Emirates. After the fall of key centres...
The Old Northern Emirates of Nigeria, Inside the Rise and Structure of the Sokoto Caliphate
At the dawn of the nineteenth century, the central and western Sudan belt of West Africa experienced a political and cultural transformation. The Sokoto...
Reclaiming the Benin Legacy
For the first time in a long while, Edo history is stepping back into national attention. Across schools, cultural institutions, digital platforms, and everyday...
The Yoruba Empire, From Ilé Ifẹ̀’s Sacred Beginnings to Oyo’s Rise and Enduring Influence
The Yoruba Empire is one of West Africa’s most distinguished civilizations, shaped by its ancient spiritual center in Ilé Ifẹ̀ and strengthened by the...
The Fall of a Kingdom, Benin 1897
For centuries, the Kingdom of Benin in present day southern Nigeria stood as one of West Africa’s most organised and artistically accomplished civilisations. Its...
Enugu at the Turn of Independence, The Rise of a Coal City into a Regional Capital
In May 1959, Enugu stood at a turning point in its history. Nigeria was preparing for independence, and the city had already become a...
Our Saviour’s Church Lagos. A Journey from Colonial Chapel to Modern Parish
The story of Our Saviour’s Church, Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, begins in 1909 when church services for colonial officers and expatriates were first held...
The Ritual Before Battle. Ibadan’s Ceremonial Preparations in 1860
In the mid nineteenth century, Ibadan stood as one of the most influential Yoruba city states. Formed after the decline of the Oyo Empire,...
Market Culture on the Bauchi, Zaria Road, A Reconstruction of Nineteenth Century Hausa Trade Life
The nineteenth century Bauchi, Zaria trade corridor was one of the most important commercial arteries in Northern Nigeria. It connected major Hausa cities with...
The Branco House of Kakawa Street: An Afro Brazilian Landmark in Historic Lagos
Afro Brazilian architecture once shaped the character of Lagos Island. Among the houses that contributed to this era was the structure associated with Joaquim...