History

Born in 1928 in Ila Orangun, Nigeria, Lamidi Fakeye hailed from a family of esteemed woodcarvers. His innate talent and...

(1915)The Ibibio ethnic group, believed to be Nigeria's oldest and fourth largest, resides mainly in Akwa Ibom state, southeastern Nigeria.Key...

In 1972, famous drummer Ginger Baker took a photo with Taiwo and Kehinde Lijadu at London's airport. The twin sisters,...

Early Life & EducationFaithia Williams Balogun was born on February 5, 1969, in Delta State, Nigeria. Raised in Ikeja, Lagos...

This 1970s photo shows Duro Ladipo admiring an Ẹpa sculpture in Erinmope, Ekiti. The sculpture was created by renowned Yoruba...

Segun Adewale was born in 1948 in Oshogbo, Nigeria, into a royal family. He was raised by a Muslim father,...

The term "Nago" or "Anago" refers to Yoruba-speaking individuals, particularly from the ancient kingdom of Ketu, as identified by Fon-speaking...

Yakubu Gowon, Nigeria's 🇳🇬 former Head of State, was just 31 when he took power, and his life was shaped...

Moji Olaiya, born February 27, 1975, was a brilliant Nigerian actress who shone brightly in Yoruba and English films.Rise to...

Fiditi is a special historic site in Benin, West Africa. Long ago, it was a safe haven for King Oba...