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Nigeria’s Independence Day: History, Ceremony, and National Meaning
Nigeria’s Independence Day, observed annually on 1 October, commemorates the formal end of British colonial rule and the emergence of Nigeria as a sovereign...
Nigeria’s Road to Independence: Nationalism, Constitutional Reforms and Political Tensions 1922–1960
The years 1922 to 1960 were pivotal in Nigeria’s history. Colonial governance, nationalist activism, and constitutional reforms intertwined to set the stage for independence....
Legacy of Ekiti Woodcarvers: Dada Areogun & George Bamidele Areogun
The Yoruba people of southwestern Nigeria have long maintained a rich tradition of woodcarving that encompasses architectural, ritual, and ceremonial functions. Among the most...
Nigeria: Dr. James Vaughan, Physician and Nationalist
Dr. James Churchill Omosanya Vaughan was born on 30 May 1893 in Lagos, Nigeria, into a prominent Yoruba family. His father, James Wilson Vaughan,...
Elemure Emmanuel Ogunleye II of Emure
His Royal Majesty Oba Alayeluwa Emmanuel Taiwo Ogunleye II Amugbayanwo served as the ninth Elemure of Emure‑Ekiti from 1965 until his death in 1974....
Yoruba Heritage and Lucumí Religion in Cuba
Between the 17th and 19th centuries, millions of Africans were forcibly transported across the Atlantic during the transatlantic slave trade, including significant numbers of...
Salawa Abeni: Nigeria’s Queen of Waka Music
Salawa Abeni Alidu, widely acclaimed as the Queen of Waka Music, was born on 5 May 1961 in Epe, Lagos State, Nigeria. Of Ijebu-Yoruba...
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