The bronze work of Igbo-ukuw which can be found in Enugu state remains as the highest of the ancient works of Nigeria art. It is possible that the inhabitants of Igbo-Ukwu had a metalworking art that flourished as early as the ninth century. Three sites have been excavated, revealing hundreds of ritual vessels and regalia castings of bronze or leaded … Read more
Idanre Hill is one of the most beautiful natural landscapes in Nigeria. Added to Idanre Hill beauty, which fires human curiosity is the fact that the entire people of Idanre lived on these boulders for almost a millennium. Located in Idanre Town, about 24 kilometres southwest of Akure, Ondo State capital, the ancient Idanre Hills had been a … Read more
The dense forest of the Osun Sacred Grove is located on the outskirts of Osogbo, the capital city of Osun State. The grove which is one of the last remnants of primary high forest in southern Nigeria, is regarded as the abode of the goddess of fertility – Osun – one of the pantheon of Yoruba gods! The … Read more
Its so destructive when people leave their own history to tell other people’s without proof. Just like white man came to Africa parted the lands, reduced our history to few centuries claiming Greek was the start of creation of 4,000 years. They called us monkeys but now with their own DNA research found out that … Read more
During the reign of Oba Ozolua (1481 – 1504), two of his wives, Oloi Idia and Oloi Ohonmi, gave birth on the same day. They both had sons. Oloi Ohomi gave birth in the morning to the first son and he was named Idubor, who was fondly called Aruanran (sometimes spelt Arhuanran). On the other … Read more
Across the world, there are people who have not been swayed by the technological advancement but have rather maintained their traditional way of life. Some of this kind of people are found around Lake Turkana and the Lower Omo Valley in Southern Ethiopia. The Surma people is made up of three ethnic groups: The Mursi … Read more
When I was in primary school, I and my friends used to envy the King’s tortoise that had its own car, house, and servants, ate whatever it liked and enjoyed life to the fullest. I could remember one of my friends saying the king must do whatever the tortoise commands. The most gullible thought and … Read more
His Royal Majesty, Oba(Prof.) Akinola John Akintola, the Alapa of Okin-Apa is an energetic, humble, free and approachable king, he graciously hosted Adigun Oluwaseyi, Hannah Akanbi and Okunade Johnson Ade in his residence in Ogbomoso, Hannah Akanbi did a great job in interviewing the Professor of Entomology and at the same king of Okin-Apa kingdom … Read more
Have you ever wondered how some nations and countries are filled with different ethnicity and diversity? There is no way we can treat this question without making historical references. Nations like Yugoslavia suffered break up after the collapse of the Nazis in 1945; also, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republic (USSR) that broke into diverse … Read more
The history of the Dala community and Kano cannot be told without including the significance and importance of the magnificent Dala hill also known as ‘Dutsen Dala’ in Hausa language. The mystery-filled Dala hill majestically stands 534 meters high and covers a land mass of 289,892 metres in the Dala Local Government Area of Kano city, Kano State. The hill has a beautiful outlook that … Read more
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