Akikitan – Baba Ara

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Baba Ara, born Roland Olubukola Olomola on July 2, 1962, was a Nigerian gospel singer and record producer from Ilesha, Osun State, Nigeria. After his father’s death, Baba Ara grew up with his uncle, who influenced and supported him in his musical style. Baby Ara’s debut album, Covenant, was recorded with the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) Choir at Okiki Imole Parish in Sagamu, Nigeria. His latest album is called “Last Advice”. He died on August 31, 2004.   https://oldnaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Baba-Ara-Akikitan-OldNaija.Com_.mp3 Notable songs from him include: Covenant, Sacrament, I Love Him, The Master…

Sonny Okosun Ends Tour With Fela in Grand Style

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People of the 70s should definitely know the name Sonny Okosun. For those who do not know the name Sonny Okosun, it can be said that he was one of the leading Nigerian musicians who dominated the musical waves of the 70s and 80s and was best known as the frontman of the band Ozzidi. In 1977, Sonny Okosun embarked on a national tour to promote one of his new songs called ”Papa’s Land”, which sold over 50,000 copies within three weeks of its…

Bashorun Gaa’s Wicked Reign in the Old Oyo Empire

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When Alaafin Labisi succeeded the previous (late) Alaafin Onisile in 1750, he appointed Gaa as his Bashorun, the chief of the Oyomesi (7 hereditary kings). During the reign of Alaafin Labisi, the ancient Oyo Empire, also known as Oyo-Ile, became so powerful that it gained the respect of the other kingdoms of Yorubaland. History records that Alaafin Labisi collected tribute from the distant kingdoms of Dahomey, Popo and Ashanti, although his reign was very short and more than half of Yorubaland’s kingdoms and villages (over 6,000) fell under the political patronage of Oyo-Ile. The ancient Oyo Empire thus became a…

Hogan Kid Bassey Makes Nigerians Proud After Winning the World Crown in 1957

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Watch the video of Nigerian Hogan Kid Bassey mercilessly battling Algerian Frenchman Cherif Hamia before winning the 1957 world title. If you were born between the 1980s and early 2000s, you have probably heard of Hogan Kid Bassey, mostly from your parents who were born between 1950 and 1970. During this period, any Nigerian, especially in the Cross River State region, who flaunted his strength or muscle was certainly called Hogan…

Ras Kimono – ‘Kimono De Want’ (Ayaga Yaga Yaga Yo)

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Ras Kimono, real name Ekeleke Elumelu, was undoubtedly a legendary and irreplaceable reggae artiste in the world of Nigerian music and entertainment. He performed continuously in front of audiences from the 1980s until his death on June 10, 2018. Here is one of Ras Kimono’s most popular songs, “Kimono De Want”, released on the 2007 album “What’s Gwan?” Stream the song below.   https://www.africandjspool.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Ras_Kimono_-_Kimono_De_Want_Ayaga_Yaga_Yaga_Yo_africadjpool.com.mp3

The Panegyric of Ilorin to the Descendants of Afonja.

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If you are looking for Ilorin Afonja orika, you have come to the right place. Ilorin is a city, a traditional emirate and capital of Kwara State in southwestern Nigeria. The city lies on the Awun River, a small tributary of the Niger. According to the 2006 census, Ilorin had a population of 777,667, making it the seventh largest city in Nigeria by population city in Nigeria by population. Presented below is the Ilorin-Afonja Oriki, the praise of the Ilorin addressed to the descendants of Afonja. Oriki Ilorin Afonja Ilorin afonja enudunjuyo Ilu…

Gen. Oladipo Diya Gives Detailed Account of His Experience With General Abacha’s Boys.

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Lt. Gen. Oladipo Diya served as Chief of General Staff (Deputy Head of State) during the military regime of the late Gen. Sani Abacha from 1994 to 1977, when he was arrested on treason charges following an alleged failed coup. In an interview with the Nigerian Tribune, Lt. Gen. Diya spoke about the other side of General Abacha, his experiences in the Nigerian Army, the bomb that was planted to kill him and…

Unseen Video of Gen Diya Grovel at Abacha’s Feet After Failed Coup in 1997

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Below is a leaked video clip of former Ogun Head of State, General Oladipo Diya, prostrating at the feet of General Sani Abacha, crying and pleading with the late head of state over allegations of a 1997 coup. General Diya was questioned by the Human Rights Violations Commission (HRVIC) about the 1997 coup plot to overthrow General  Sanni Abacha. He strongly denied involvement in the plan, but admitted knowing about it. He further stated that he feared…

Rare Photos of Former First Lady Maryam Babangida and Princess Diana In 1989

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These rare photos of Maryam Babangida, wife of General Ibrahim Babangida, with Princess Diana of Wales, mother of Prince William and Prince Harry of the British Royal Family, during an event at Tafawa Balewa Square in Surulere, Lagos in 1989. Eight years later, on August 31, 1997, Princess Diana died in hospital in the early hours of the morning from injuries sustained in a car accident in a road tunnel in Paris, France.