Meet Nigerian First Black African Woman to Graduate from Oxford University
In a groundbreaking achievement, Lady Kofoworola Ademola became the first Black African woman to earn a degree from the prestigious ...
Tag: Yoruba history
History that Traces Osun’s Roots from Igede-Ekiti to Osogbo
Osun Grove, the iconic spiritual site in Osogbo, Osun State, is renowned for its rich history and cultural significance. However, ...
In Remembrance of Legendary Yoruba Warrior, Ogedengbe for His Bravery and Military Prowess
Ogedengbe, one of the most renowned figures in Yoruba history, is being celebrated for his remarkable military exploits and unwavering ...
History of Ojo Aburumaku Who Doubled As Baale of Ogbomoso and Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland
Ojo Olannipa, known as "Aburumaku", held the unique dual role of serving as the 14th Baale (King) of Ogbomoso and ...
Who is D.O Fagunwa, a renowned writer
Late Chief Daniel Olorunfemi Fagunwa, a renowned Yoruba writer, was born around 1903 in Okeigbo, Ondo state, Southwest Nigeria. He ...
The Brief History of Moremi Ajasoro
Moremi Ajasoro, a 12th-century Yoruba queen from the Yorubaland region of modern-day southwestern Nigeria, played a significant role in the ...
Ejigbo and History of Its Founder, Akinjole Ogiriniyan
Ejigbo, a major Yoruba town in Osun State, Nigeria, has a rich and storied history that dates back centuries. According ...
History of Oje Market: Tracing the Roots of Ibadan’s Iconic Trading Hub
Nestled within the bustling streets of Nigeria's ancient city of Ibadan lies the historic Oje Market, a trading hub that ...
Story of Legendary Yoruba Prince, Arimoro: A Sworn Enemy of Ibadan
Farotimi Okunade, a Yoruba prince of the Egbedi Quarters and a direct descendant of Owa Ofokutu (the 27th ruler of ...
The Rise and Fall of Ajaka, a Powerful Warlord in Yorubaland (VIDEO)
In the early 14th century, Oba Oranyan, the first king of Oyo, was succeeded by Oba Ajaka, who later became ...