Akinpelu Obisesan and Adeola Odutola’s role in shaping early Nigerian intellectual and economic discourse On 29 September 1948, two prominent Nigerian figures—Akinpelu Obisesan and Timothy...
A 1998 Lagos photograph capturing the early lives of two of Nigeria’s most vibrant musical sisters A nostalgic photograph taken in 1998 in Lagos captures...
A life of royalty, service, and quiet impact in Nigeria’s public and private spheres Adebayo Adesegun Adeyemi III (April 4, 1947 – June 8, 2010),...
The image features the album cover of Ogadili Gi Nma by Nelly Uchendu (1950–2005), a legendary figure in Nigerian music. Hailing from Umuchu in Aguata...
Bukar Abba Ibrahim (October 1950 – 4 February 2024) was a prominent Nigerian politician who served as Governor of Yobe State and later as Senator...
A historic glimpse into the bond between political leadership and traditional authority in Lagos State The Photograph A historic photograph, now over 26 years old, captures...
From naval command to Nigeria’s highest military office, the enduring legacy of a disciplined statesman Explore the life of Admiral Augustus Aikhomu, Nigerian naval officer...
A pioneer of the Nigerian Air Force and a trailblazer in military aviation leadership John Nmadu Yisa-Doko (13 February 1942 – 2 May 2012) was...
Femi Kuti, Funke Kuti, and the Birth of a New Afrobeat Generation A 1995 photograph of Femi Kuti and Funke Kuti with their newborn son...
A Glimpse into the Early Life of Ekei Essien Oku Nee Eyo, Nigeria’s Pioneering Librarian and Historian The Photograph A rare image from the 1940s...