Johnson Okùnadé 
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
WHEN THEY CALL YOU “OMOLUABI” IN YORUBALAND WRITTEN BY JOHNSON OKÙNADÉ Omoluabi (Omolúàbí) is a philosophical and cultural concept that’s native to the Yorùbá people. It’s used to describe a person of good and virtuous nature, it’s an indication that the individual is well mannered and cultured. The omoluabi concept signifies courage, hard work, humility and respect. An omoluabi is a person … Read more
Dr Abu Bakr Ibiyinka Olorun-Nimbe was born on 20th September 1908 the first child and only son of Alhaji Abdu Rahman Lawal (Olorun-Nimbe) in the Ita Obadina/ Ita Pashi ( Obadina/Pashi Square) area of Oko Faji District of Lagos Island. His father Abdu Rahman ” Olorun-Nimbe” was a wealthy textile merchant/importer with trading links to … Read more
Alaafin Abiipa obamoro was the 12th Aláàfin of Oyo. He was preceded by Alaafin Ajiboyede and succeeded by Alaafin Obalokun. He ruled in Oyo-Igboho of the old Oyo empire from 1570-1580. Being the fourth and last king who reigned in Igboho.
Introduction Oranmiyan founded Oyo-Ile around 892 AD, and his son Alaafin Ajuan popularly known as Ajaka Ekun ascended the throne around 1042. Sango, a great leader won the heart of everyone with his bravery and valour after freeing Alaafin Ajuan from the captivity of Olowu of Owu. He was made the Alaafin of Oyo and … Read more
Iyake lake in Ado Awaye, Oke-Ogun region of Oyo State is one of the two recognized suspended lakes in the world. A suspended lake is described as a lake found on top of a mountain. Iyake lake is the only recognized suspended/hanging lake in Africa – one of the only two in the world after the Hanging Lake in Colorado, United States of America.
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