Johnson Okùnadé 
BASORUN GAA: THE MOST CONTROVERSIAL FIGURE IN THE HISTORY OF OYO-ILE (OLD OYO EMPIRE) WRITTEN BY JOHNSON OKUNADE Basorun (also called Bashorun) Gaa (Also called Gaha) is without doubts one of the most controversial and notable powerful figure in the history of Oyo-Ile (Old Oyo Empire). As a Basorun, the way he … Read more
EMERGENCE OF ODUDUWA AS THE SUPREME HIGH PRIEST IN ELU Ile-Ife, the city of the survivors where the dawn of the day was first experienced, Head of the whole universe, the land of the most ancient days. The history of Ile-Ife is wrapped in a thick fog of myths and mythologies. In about the late … Read more
Ojo Olannipa “Aburumaku” after the death of Baale Odunaro in 1865 became the 14th Baale (king) of Ogbomoso and at the same time the 11th Aare Onakakanfo (Generalissimo or Field Marshal) of Yorubaland. Thus, Ojo Aburumaku became the third Aare Ona Kakanfo produced by Ogbomoso in Yoruba history. According to Ayo Adelowo, of the 15 … Read more
SIKIRU ADEPOJU THE FIRST NIGERIAN GRAMMY AWARD WINNER. Sikiru Adepoju is a percussionist and recording artist from Nigeria, primarily in the genres of traditional African music and world music. He plays a variety of instruments and styles. A master of the talking drum, Adepoju comes from a musical family from Eruwa in western Nigeria. Born … Read more
Nigerian Stewed Beans (Èwà Rírò) is a Nigerian Beans recipe made with Honey or Black Eyed Beans. Stewed Beans is quite similar to the popular Beans Pottage, the main difference being the addition of fresh pepper. Today, on Woven Recipe we are supplying you with the knowledge you need to be able to prepare Nigerian … Read more
THE INVASION OF OFFA A JUSTICE FOR TREACHERY Balogun Abubakar Karara, The Balogun of Ilorin and one of the most powerful warriors of his time stationed his army close to Offa after the Kiriji treaty. Many of the Yoruba warlords suspected he intended to invade and sack the city because they broke ties from Ilorin … Read more
Ooni Adegunle was the 42nd Ooni of ife. He reigned at a time when nobility of the Yoruba kingdoms rebelled against the monarchy and ruled for 10 years. His most important legacy was the founding of a refugee city in Ile Ife for the migrants of Oyo that fled from Mohammedan invasion. The city was … Read more
Pottery, one of the oldest and most widespread of the decorative arts, consisting of objects made of clay and hardened with heat. The objects made are commonly useful ones, such as decorated vessels for holding anything you like or even plates and bowls from which food can be served. The founder and CEO of Cherry … Read more
The Story Of Jacob Odulate And How He Invented The Famous Alabukun Powder In 1918 For over nine decades, Alabukun Powder has maintained its stand as one of the most popular patent medicines commonly found in Nigerian homes, workplaces, pharmacies and street shops. Its cheap price and quick effectiveness keep it from falling off the … Read more
Kunnu, a non-alcoholic beverage produced from tigernuts and spices (ginger, cloves, red and black pepper) the method of preparation of the drink is described below. Tigernut milk is also known as “Kunnu” in the Northern part of Nigeria, “Offio” by Yorubas and referred to as “horchata de chufa” in Spain. Unlike milk made from almonds … Read more
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