Fela Kuti proposed to marry Onyeka Onwenu in the 1980s, but the veteran Nigerian singer rejected him for that reason, according to Onyeka Onwenu. This was disclosed by Onyeka, who was dubbed the “Elegant Stallion” by the Nigerian media, in her most recent autobiography, My Father’s Daughter. An image of young Onyeka Onwenu. She claimed…
Insane cruelty, starvation, resistance, mass murder, and suicide are just a few of the horrifying and dehumanizing incidents that occurred during the slave trade era that have been related orally from generation to generation. The Igbo landing story is another heartbreaking account of how Igbo slaves from modern-day Nigeria off the coast of the…
One of the most widely used currency notes in Nigeria is the twenty naira (20), and many Nigerians are curious about the identities of the people depicted on it. Former Nigerian military leader Murtala Muhammad is pictured on the front, and Ladi Kwali, whose biography we are presenting to you today, is pictured on…
Fela Anikulapo Kuti, the father of Afrobeats, married 27 women in one day in 1978. For those familiar with the life and music of the legendary Nigerian musician known by the moniker Abami Eda (strange creature), this shouldn’t be surprising. After the devastating soldier attack on Fela’s commune (Kalakuta Republic) in 1977, many members of…
Teniola Apata, a musician from Nigeria better known by her stage name Teni the Entertainer, is reaping the rewards of music’s success, notoriety, and wealth. Her songs “Case” and “Billionaire” were received favorably by many people. She received several awards in 2018 including “Rookie of the Year” at the Headies, “Best New Artiste” at the…
After Ogiso rule was over, the title of “Oba” was adopted in the Benin Empire. Oba Oranmiyan, the first Oba of the Benin Empire and the grandson of Oduduwa, the first Oni of Ile-Ife, established the title of “Oba.”. The Ogiso and Oba kings of the Benin Empire are listed below. OGISSO DYNASTY. * Igodo…
If you’re trying to find a place to download Kini Mbaro Baba by King Sunny Ade (KSA), you’ve come to the right place. Kini Mbaro Baba was made available in 1998 as part of the album Odu by King Sunny Ade. Chief Sunny Adeniyi Adegeye, also referred to as King Sunny Ade or simply K.…
The Nigerian Army, which makes up the majority of the Nigerian Armed Forces, is in charge of all land operations. Global Fire Power has Nigeria’s military ranked as the fourth-strongest in Africa and the 43rd-strongest in the world as of 2020, outperforming nations like Libya, Tunisia, and many others, particularly in terms of finances,…
A multi-party system was encouraged by the presidential form of government used in the Second Republic of Nigeria (1979–1983). Out of the roughly 52 political parties that participated in the general elections in 1979, which were to inaugurate Nigeria’s second Republic, the Federal Electoral Commission (FEDECO), the country’s then electoral body, registered five of…