African History

In a video attached below, Apostle Agboola said some things about Ajé as being a foot soldier of Mammon. As an enthusiast of Yorùbá culture, I feel led to correct what he said in the clip as it is misleading and false. Rev Agboola can just as well tell us to stop speaking Yorùbá simply … Read more

Sàngó Tella-Oko, the third Aláàfin of Ọ̀yọ́, once felt a deep desire to perform an act of filial piety by worshipping at his mother’s grave. Tragically, she had died when he was just a babe, leaving him without even the memory of her name. Aláàfin Sàngó’s mother was Torosi, the daughter of Elempe, a powerful … Read more

During the Bátẹ̀dó/Ìjàyè War from 1844 to 1846, the forces of Ìbàdàn and Ìjàyè clashed fiercely. The alliance of Ògbómọ̀ṣọ́ was also sought by both sides. Ògúnrùnbi, a notable Ògbómọ̀ṣọ́ war chief, declared his support for Ìbàdàn without the permission of the Baálẹ̀. However, Baálẹ̀ Jayéọlá Báíyéwùwọ́n Kélébénìjà of Ògbómọ̀ṣọ́ and his council sided with … Read more

Before Emir Abdulsalam, the son of Alfa Alimi, became the first Emir of Ilorin, the city was ruled by Láderin, Pàsín, Alùgbìn, and Àfọ̀njá. Alfa Alimi was a traveling Islamic scholar who arrived in Ilorin to spread Islam. Although Islam had already been introduced to Yorùbáland—particularly in Ẹdẹ, Ìwó, and Ọ̀yọ́—by Islamic scholars from Mali, … Read more

The Egba people, often referred to as the children of Lisabi, are a prominent sub-tribe of the Yoruba who inhabit the southwestern part of Nigeria. As the largest ethnic group within Ogun State—one of Nigeria’s 36 states—the Egbas are a significant force in the cultural and historical landscape of the region. Nestled between their neighbours, … Read more

Despite the era in which they found themselves, African ancestors had left us with ancient landmarks, but we must endeavour to build upon that landmark with creativity and effective use of creativity they set as standards for human advancement, Ogun Lakaaye is far beyond a deity of worship, but a platform for black man and … Read more

“…ki eyin ma se ohun” meaning “You take care or to take charge of the place” would later become Soun. which would later be used in “Soun of Ogbomoso”

The Old Oyo Empire, also known as Oyo-Ile, was a powerful and influential state that flourished from the 14th to the 19th century. Its capital, Oyo-Ile, was a centre of trade, culture, and military strength. Alaafin of Oyo during the Oyo-Ile era (old Oyo Empire) was not a king; he was an Emperor, a deity! … Read more