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 Efik and Ekpe: Governance, Ritual and Identity in Old Calabar
The Efik people occupy the coastal and riverine lands of present-day Cross River State in south-eastern Nigeria, extending into parts of Cameroon. Their language...
The Arochukwu Long Juju Oracle in Igbo Cultural History
Explore the arochukwu long juju oracle in igbo cultural history. Key context, events, and legacy
The Obas of Benin and Royal Authority in West Africa
Explore the obas of benin and royal authority in west africa. Key context, events, and legacy
Sokoto Caliphate: Reform, Statecraft and Legacy
Explore sokoto caliphate: islamic expansion and governance in northern nigeria. Key context, events, and legacy
Hausa City-States and the Trans-Saharan Trade Routes
Explore hausa city-states and the trans-saharan trade routes. Key context, events, and legacy
Yoruba Art Heritage and The Kingdom of Ife
Explore the kingdom of ife and yoruba art heritage. Key context, events, and legacy
British Colonization of Nigeria: Causes, Process, and Impact
Explore british colonization of nigeria: causes, process, and impact. Key context, events, and legacy
Indirect Rule in Nigeria and Its Impact on Traditional Rulers
Explore indirect rule in nigeria and its impact on traditional rulers. Key context, events, and legacy
Ancient Kingdoms of Nigeria: Foundations of Civilisation and Culture
Before colonial rule and modern nation-states, the territory now known as Nigeria was shaped by multiple kingdoms and societies distinguished by political organisation, economic...
Olokun: The Ocean Deity of West Africa and the Americas
Olokun is a major water deity in the religious systems of the Yoruba and neighbouring peoples (including Edo). Associated with the sea, hidden wealth...