The Aláàfin Of Ọyọ, His Majesty, Kabiyesi Alaiyeluwa Ọba Dr. Làmídì Ọláyíwọlá Atanda Adéyẹmí III sits on a throne that is older than that of the British monarch. Among the Yorubas, women occupy a very respected position and they are involved at every level of administration in the society. The

Hmmm….love. That thing they call love ehn. The most powerful force in the Universe (leave nuclear bombs out of this okay? lol). Millions of Nigerians are familiar with the story of the legendary man called MKO Abiola but not as much are familiar with a most enchanting story of love

Reverend Samuel Johnson was a Yoruba Anglican priest and historian, his most popular book “the History Of The Yorubas: From the Earliest Times to the Beginning of the British Protectorate.” was posthumously completed by his brother Dr Obadiah Johnson (the second Nigerian to qualify as a medical doctor) and published in

Reverend Samuel Johnson was a Yoruba Anglican priest and historian, his most popular book “the History Of The Yorubas: From the Earliest Times to the Beginning of the British Protectorate.” was posthumously completed by his brother Dr Obadiah Johnson (the second Nigerian to qualify as a medical doctor) and published in

On the 14th day of October 2017, what many people have suspected for a long time came to fruition when the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamide Adeyemi announced through a press release that factional leader of the Oodua People's Congress. Otunba Gani Adams will fill the vacant seat of the

Reverend Samuel Johnson was a Yoruba Anglican priest and historian, his most popular book "the History Of The Yorubas: From the Earliest Times to the Beginning of the British Protectorate." was posthumously completed by his brother Dr Obadiah Johnson (the second Nigerian to qualify as a medical doctor) and published

Here is a picture of the Ikorodu Expressway in Lagos in the 1970s. Clean roads and light traffic. This area is around Ilupeju when going towards Palmgrove.   Here is what Marguerite Knoop has to say: And at the end of Ikorodu road one would take a left turn on Airport road. On

Until his sudden departure to glory on Sunday,July, 1959, Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola showed no sign of illness. On Friday 24 July, he returned to Ibadan to attend the general council’s meeting slated for that day. On Saturday morning, July, Apostle Babalola conducted the morning prayer for ministers and members living

If you are a fan of Nollywood, the Nigerian movie industry, especially its Yoruba niche, then Funmi Martins is a name that you will not forget in a hurry. And that is because she stands out as a shining star in the galaxy of Nigerian entertainment. Here is her story. BIRTH, EARLY

When British Reverend, Henry Townsend came to Abeokuta via Agbadarigi (now Badagry) route from England in 1842, he was received by an Egba warrior, Chief Sodeke, there was nobody to interpret English Language to Yoruba language for the Egbas except a Teacher, Catechist and Evangelist, Andrew Desalu Wilhelm who had

Where were you in 1987? That was the year Oba Yesufu Oloyede Asanike, Olubadan of Ibadan made history. Olubadan installed Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola as the Bashorun of Ibadan. It was a prestigious title befitting of a distinguished personality in the mould of MKO Abiola. That was the title of  the

Veteran actor, poet and writer Pa Adebayo Faleti died in the early hours of Sunday 23rd of July 2017 at the University College hospital (UCH) Ibadan. The late Pa Feleti was a distinct figure at any event with his signature cap which he wore for decades.  Here are ten things you should

INTRODUCTION Contrary to what some people might think, the Ọ̀yọ́ Empire was not an absolute monarchy. In fact, it was more of a constitutional monarchy with some democratic leanings, albeit the constitution was not written. The Yorubas developed a leadership system with inbuilt checks and balances and that it has endured for thousands

There is no way one will talk about Christianity in Nigeria and Osun state will not be mentioned. For a fact, many popular men of God late or living either hail from Osun state or started their ministry in the state. These men of God share something in common when it

  INTRODUCTION Before the arrival of the colonialists from Britain, the Oyo Empire of the Yorubas was one of the most powerful in all of West Africa. Far older than the British monarchy, the Oyo Empire was headed by the Alaafin (royal title of the Oyo king meaning Owner of the Palace)

Have you ever asked any of your parents for money, especially continuously, and they gave you this reply: “Do you think I’m da Rocha?” Well, I experienced it and growing up, I never knew the meaning of the statement, until I came across a book a friend gave me, when I

Sir Shina Peters is one of the most famous musicians to have come out of Nigeria. Here (in dark specs), he is at the airport with his mother when he arrived from his first trip abroad with General Prince Adekunle.       CREDITS: TAYO ADELAJA

A correspondence between Oba (Dr) Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, Alaafin of Oyo and Oba (Sir) Adesoji Aderemi I, the Ooni of Ife in 1976, on the SOOKO of ITAKUN in IKIRE in the attempt to wear Beaded Crown. “A CHARACTERISTIC DISPLAY OF ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE/CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROCESS EMPLOYED BY THE ALAAFIN OF

Here is a post which is set to give you all you need to know about Late Veteran Actor, Olumide Bakare. In this post you will get you details on Late Olumide Bakare’s biography, his full profile, his family information, details as regards Olumide Bakare’s death and movies he has

INTRODUCTION One of the most powerful deities in the Yoruba traditional religions is the fiery goddess Oya. This goddess was so revered that the Yorubas named one of the greatest rivers in the world, the River Niger, after her. WHO IS OYA? A most unpredictable deity, Oya Akanbi (that is her full name)

INTRODUCTION When the words 'Nigerian Army' are mentioned, the first image that flashes across the minds of many is a mass of gun-totting, stern-faced, camouflage-wearing, MALE soldiers. LOL! Let's face it, many of us do not really think of women when talking about or thinking of the NA. Well, there are

Most of the popular areas we pass through in Lagos every day have history behind their names. Here’s the history behind some popular areas in Lagos. 1. Ojota Ojota used to be a military settlement in the late 18th century and soldiers practised their shooting there. The area had several gun firing

WHAT YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT LATUNDE ODEKU OF NIGERIA, THE FIRST BLACK US-TRAINED NEUROSURGEON: Today, we will take a look at an outstanding Nigerian. An excellent doctor. The first black neurosurgeon to be trained in the United States. A patriot who sacrificed all for his nation. But he has largely remained

INTRODUCTION He declared he would never die. He was flamboyant, colourful and very boisterous. Jesu Oyingbo. Nigeria is a land brimming with over 170 million religious souls. There is no time I write about the apotheosization of human beings in Africa that Nigeria does not come into focus. And that is

Yoruba people of the archaic days strongly believed in predestination. They rush to the shrine to confirm a newborn’s predestination/Akose-jaye. That apart, before they embark on any significant task, they would consult a priest to ensure it conforms with their Kadara. Yoruba people strongly believe each person's Kadara is unique just as

Iroko ni baba igi (Iroko is the father of all trees) Ijimere ni baba obo (Ijimere is the master of all monkeys) Olomoshikata baba agbado (Olomoshikata is the father of maize) Iyen lo n bi won ninu (That is why they are furious) Ti won fin sare kiri (And makes them scamper around) Won gba

Chief Balogun Landuji Oshodi Tapa was an outstanding warrior and a statesman. During the reign of King Eshilokun, he immigrated to Lagos from Bida in what is now known as the Niger State. This was after he had lost his parents in a tribal war when he was only six

The photograph below shows Oba Eshugbayi Eleko, whom the British colonial administrators chose to call the courtesy title "Prince" (apparently because he was a son of King Dosumu) the 15th native ruler of Lagos whose reign was the most tumultuous in the history of Lagos. Irregularly chosen by the British colonial

This is Egungun Ologbojo at its annual outing in 1988, the picture taken by a photojournalist, Dan Ukana at Oke Arin, surrounded by his wardens. The masquerade, owned by late Nosiru Dosunmu, former Apena of Lagos, was beloved by elite people, and usually, draw large crowd on its outings. It

MAY YOUR ROAD BE ROUGH By Tai Solarin, Jan. 1, 1964 I am not cursing you; I am wishing you what I wish myself every year. I therefore repeat, may you have a hard time this year, may there be plenty of troubles for you this year! If you are not

She is considered either the sister of the Orisha of storms Shango, or one of His three wives, with Oshun and Oba. She can manifest as winds ranging from the gentlest breeze to the raging hurricane or cyclone. She goes forth with Her husband during His thunderstorms, destroying buildings, ripping

On Wednesday, the 26th of September, 1984 in Port Harcourt, Nigeria’s most famous musician and Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti was dragged before the court. The venue of the music star’s trial was the Foreign Exchange (Anti-Sabotage) Tribunal, Port Harcourt Zone. 1984 was a year of absolute dictatorial rule in Nigeria

INTRODUCTION  Okay, I am not even trying to scare you but for real, this story I am about to narrate is one that will evoke a lot of fear. And this is for all the right reasons. By the time you are done with this piece, you will have a thousand

  Musical Profile  Fela Sowande perhaps needs no introduction. To refresh your memory and also for the benefit of the younger ones  who may not be familiar with his creative career, permit me to mention a few important factors that shaped his orientation as a musician and defined his world of music. Musical

If you ask many Yorubas today to list out the days of the traditional Yoruba week, you are most likely going to hear something like this after a confident smile: Aiku, Aje, Isegun, Ojoru, Ojobo, Eti and Abameta. However, those are not the days of the traditional Yoruba week. Those

   Among the Yorubas of southwestern Nigeria, women are held in very high esteem. There is virtually no role that Yoruba women cannot achieve or aspire to. The women place the crown on the heads of the new kings, they determine who will be kings and give the new king

Esu in Yoruba IFA religion is a God of cross road (onile orita). Esu is called different name in different tradition but all still refer to Esu. In some places Esu is known as Ellegua or legba.in Yoruba IFA religion Esu is believed to have at least 200 names all of

Born in Epe Lagos State, he left school early to work for UAC. He soon left to start a foodstuffs and pioneering Stevedoring business. Later he added a timber and transport businesses, acquiring tankers and specialising in the haulage of petroleum products. He also set up an oil exploration company

The story was shared by a Facebook user on the group Nigeria Nostalgia Project. Read the story below: "MAMMY MARKET= MAMMY OCHEFU It was in 1959. Mammy Ode, a young girl from Jericho-Ugboju in the present Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State was married to Anthony Aboki Ochefu, a young Non-Commissioned

Gbenga Adeboye, late comedian and broadcaster popularly known as ‘Mr Funwontan’, hit stardom before comedy became a big industry. The ace broadcaster and master of ceremony, died on April 30, 2003, after losing the battle to a kidney-related ailment.   Here are five things we remember about the multi-talented comedian. HIS NUMEROUS NAMES At birth,

Shonibare, ma ba'ka re, Ika ko fe ki are'ru, k'aso, Ori eni, ni iso ni (Orun re). Sheik Abu Bakri Shonibare was the fourth and youngest son of Pa Jinadu Shonibare, a popular trader of the old Victoria (now Nnamdi Azikiwe) Street, Lagos, in the third quarter of the 19th century. His mother was

 1. THE ORANMIYAN CONNECTION: The oral traditions of the Yorubas state that Oranmiyan Staff was constructed by the family of Oranmiyan Omoluabi Odede the Great Prince of Ife and King of the Yorubas as a commemorative monument at the place where he died. This was to be around the year

On the 12th of December, 1999, the executive governor of Lagos State, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was shaken to the core of his existence. With tremor in his voice, he narrated how he was almost gunned down during the early hours of that day. Tinubu explained that he and his entourage

Born 25th May 1884 in Abeokuta as Placido Assumpcao, a descendant of Brazilian returnees(Amaros) he attended CMS Grammar School Lagos. He studied Law at Oxford University and became one of the most prominent Barristers and businessmen of his time. Alakija was a member of the Governor's executive council, the Legislative Council

Sir Musendiku was born in Lagos on November 13 1893 to Prince Ibrahim Adele and Madam Morinatu Taiwo Olarinigbe. He attended Holy Trinity School and CMS Grammar School, both in Lagos. Upon completion of his secondary education, he joined the colonial civil service as a trainee surveyor and draughtsman in the

Introduction Following the scramble for Africa and the subsequent partitioning of the continent in accordance with the decisions of the Berlin Conference in 1885 [1], people of the same tribe, with the same culture and speaking the same language were forcibly and unjustifiably separated to conform to the wishes of the