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 Lagos Keg of Dollars Report of 1878
In the late nineteenth century Lagos was a thriving West African port shaped by commerce, migration and the constant movement of ships that connected...
The Founding of the United Native African Church in 1891 and the Rise of the First African Church Mission
In the late nineteenth century, Lagos was a bustling coastal city shaped by colonial rule, cultural change and growing African intellectual confidence. On 14...
Crisis and Control in Ilorin, Authority and Transition from 1900 to 1915
The early twentieth century was a transformative period for Ilorin, a frontier city whose identity blended Yoruba origins, Fulani led Islamic authority and the...
Ilorin’s Electric Dawn, 1925
In 1925, Ilorin experienced a small yet memorable moment of transformation. Three key locations, the Emir’s Market known as Oja Oba, the Emir’s Palace,...
Igala Kingdom’s Role in Central Nigerian History
Explore igala kingdom’s role in central nigerian history. Key context, events, and legacy
Rise and Fall of the Nupe Kingdom in Pre-Colonial Nigeria
Explore rise and fall of the nupe kingdom in pre-colonial nigeria. Key context, events, and legacy
Kanem-Bornu Empire: Trade, Islam, and Political Influence
Explore kanem-bornu empire: trade, islam, and political influence. Key context, events, and legacy
The Political Structure of the Oyo Empire in West Africa
Explore the political structure of the oyo empire in west africa. Key context, events, and legacy
The Spread of Islam in Northern Nigeria: Trade, Scholarship, and Political Transformation
The spread of Islam in Northern Nigeria remains one of the most defining developments in West African history. Over several centuries, the religion shaped...
Sokoto Caliphate: Islamic Expansion and Governance in Northern Nigeria
The Sokoto Caliphate, established in 1804 by Usman dan Fodio, stands as a significant entity in West African history. Spanning much of present-day northern...