imoh Akintola Odutola was one of Nigeria’s early entrepreneurial giants, widely regarded as a pioneering force in commerce, manufacturing, and philanthropy. Born in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, he lived through a century of transformation in Nigeria’s economic history, passing away in ...

Do you know about a man in IBADAN called ADELABU? One of the places you must endeavour to visit in the historic town is Taj Mahal in Oke Oluokun. That’s the residence and final resting place of Alhaji Adegoke Adelabu, the Lion of the West.Adelabu needs no introduction. He was the...

It’s December 1985. A cold night in Massachusetts. Inside a county jail sits a man accused of embezzling nearly a million dollars. His name? Charles Taylor. But Taylor isn’t just any prisoner. He’s a former government official from Liberia, a small African nation deeply tied to ...

Goliath's Daughter: The 6'8 Giaпt Slave Womaп Who Crushed Her Master's sᴋᴜʟʟ with Her Bare Haпds   Oп the morпiпg of August 14, 1827, the humid sileпce of a Charlestoп rice plaпtatioп was shattered by a discovery so grotesque that eveп hardeпed slaveholders could пot compreheпd i...

When the notorious armed robbers Lawrence Anini and Monday Osunbor who terrorised Benin city and its axis in mid 80s were arrested, the mobile police officer, Kayode Uaneroro who led the operation deemed it wise to shoot Anini on his leg to preserve his life, so as to give eviden...

‎‎The Agikuyu, also known as the Kikuyu, are Kenya's largest ethnic group, with deep historical roots, a rich cultural identity, and a significant influence on the country’s social, political, and economic fabric. Their story is one of resilience, tradition, and transformation. ...

Discovering Laikipia County: Kenya’s Hidden Gem of Diversity and Opportunity Nestled on the equator and stretching from the edge of the Rift Valley to the slopes of Mount Kenya, Laikipia County is a captivating region in central Kenya that blends wild beauty, cultural richness, a...

Part 2: Niyi Aborisade.Yusuff Olatunji, also known as Babalegba, was born in 1909 and died in 1978. He had issues with Sanusi Aka. Also known as S. Aka, (Baba Oni Waheed),  both of them were into the Sakara genre. Sanusi Aka was known for his political and philosophical compositi...

On November 23, 1981, Governor Victor Olabisi Onabanjo of Ogun State signed a formal order suspending Oba Sikiru Adetona from office as the Awujale of Ijebuland until further notice. However, it soon turned to a deposition, and the removal was scheduled to take effect on January ...

Alhaji Alhassan Dantata, a businessman and trader was West Africa richest man around 1940s.   He built the Kano Groundnut Pyramids with each pyramid having more than 15,000 filled bags. He also worked with kolanuts and was also a supplier to British trading companies.   British B...