History
The Colonial Invention of Tribes in Africa
The colonial invention of tribes was not a reflection of Africa’s organic cultural realities but a deliberate strategy to divide,…
HISTORY OF NIGERIA: From where did we take our name?
by Agbonmagbe Kazeem The name Nigeria was taken from the Niger River running through the country. This name was allegedly…
Were We Once the Same?
Taken together, Udobong’s perspective and Equiano’s testimony invite us to reflect on whether the distinctions we now emphasize were once…
Anioma Identity and the Interwoven Roots of Igala, Benin, and Igbo Heritage
The Anioma identity, like many others in Nigeria, is a tapestry woven from diverse threads—Igala, Benin, Igbo, and beyond. Recognizing…
Dialogue on Anioma Identity: Between Igbo Heritage and Benin Roots
The dialogue reflects the complexity of identity and belonging among the Anioma people. While some embrace their Igbo heritage, others…
Christianity, Slavery, and Jurisprudence in the Americas
Christianity’s institutional support for slavery, reinforced by selective biblical interpretation, provided moral and legal cover for centuries of oppression. The…
Napoleon’s Egyptian Campaign: France’s Failed Imperial Dream-
Napoleon’s Egyptian expedition was a bold but ultimately doomed attempt to challenge Britain’s supremacy in Asia and Africa. While it…
La Mulâtresse Solitude: A Heroine of Freedom
The recognition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade as humanity’s greatest calamity underscores the importance of remembering figures like La Mulâtresse…
Eburutu and the African Roots of Ancient Israel: Reclaiming History Beyond Eurocentric Narratives
The concept of Eburutu and its claimed connection to ancient Israel underscores the need to resist Eurocentric distortions and reclaim…
THE WAR OF POWER AND PRINCIPLE: AWOLOWO VS OBASANJO
THE WAR OF POWER AND PRINCIPLE: AWOLOWO VS OBASANJO by Sam Adeoye Obafemi Awolowo was not just a politician—he was…
CHIEF OBAFEMI JEREMIAH OYENIYI AWOLOWO OBAFEMI AWOLOWO’S ALLOCUTUS ………..
CHIEF OBAFEMI JEREMIAH OYENIYI AWOLOWO OBAFEMI AWOLOWO’S ALLOCUTUS ........... by Agbonmagbe Kazeem STATEMENT BY CHIEF AWOLOWO WHILE BEFORE THE HIGH…
Cultural Bonds Beyond Colonial Boundaries: The Bahumono and Yakurr Connection-
Lessons for Today The trek from Anong to Ugep is more than a ritual; it is a living testimony of…
