Aso Oke Weaving, A Dominant Craft by the Iseyin People.

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The town of Iseyin in Oyo is historically known for the production of Aso Oke. Even more notable is that in the 1970s and 1990s, most of the city’s weavers were predominantly men. The production of hand-woven fabrics in Iseyin is based on a careful generational tradition. Since Oke was a skill passed down from generation to generation, it was practiced by almost all Iseyin families, even the youngest members. The art of cloth weaving on narrow, horizontal looms is the most important activity in Iseyin and employs a significant number of people.

Akolu Rock in Oyo State; A Tourist Sight to Behold

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The founders of Eruwa were from Oyo Eruwa Ojoko, a town surrounded by a range of hills, is the headquarters of the  Ibarapa East Local Government Region. It is an ancient city that predates colonization and has a rich cultural heritage.  According to history, in the pre-colonial years, the Alaafin of Oyo, who was the head of other rulers, recognized Eruwa as the capital of the eastern district of Ibarapa. And according to the history of Eruwa which is famous for its…

Historical Facts of Remo Kingdom in OGUN State .

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Remoland is located in the southwestern part of Nigeria. It has three of the 20 local government areas in Ogun State. It borders the villages of Ijebu North Local Government of Ogun State and Ago-Iwoye to the northeast. It also borders Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of ​​Ogun State to the north with Owode Egba…

The Conflict Between the Igala and Igbo People That Still Exists Till Date

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The Igbo-Igala Wars refer to a series of conflicts that occurred between the Igbo and Igala people of Nigeria in the 18th and 19th centuries. These wars were characterized by fierce military conflicts, territorial conflicts and disputes over resources and political dominance. The conflicts occurred in the southeastern region of Nigeria, primarily in the areas now known as Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi, Kogi and Delta states. These wars led to…

Historical Account of the Coinage of Nigeria’s Busiest State Capital

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There are different interpretations of the meaning of IKEA. A historical account suggests that IKEJA mean “Joint Ikorodu and Epe Administration” – a term coined by the colonial masters for administrative convenience. Another oral historical account from the Awori community states: Ikeja, officially called “Akeja”, is named after the deity of the Awori people of Ota. It was originally settled…

Origin of the Famous Okija Shrine in Anambra and its Affiliation to Top Nigerian Politicians

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In August 2004, about 50 officers of the Nigeria Police Force, including members of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, attacked a compound containing several shrines in Umuhu Okija village, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State​​in the southeast of the country. In the forests where the main temples were located, police discovered human skulls and the remains of dozens of bodies, some dismembered, others in coffins and still others lying on the side of the road. Following this discovery, police arrested several people suspected of being responsible for the…

Grass to Grace story of EZEGO 1 of Ihiala, Anambra State

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Mention Victor Okafor and no one will bat an eyelid. But mention EZEGO, the King of Money, and you will see many Nigerians’ eyes light up with excitement. He would be one of Africa’s billionaires. He was relatively young, but given his age, he was well known and respected in the Nigerian business community at the time. This is the story of a man of many faces, Chief Victor Nnamdi Okafor, Eze Ego (Money King) I of ihiala, also known as Udu Bunch, also known as Young Millionaire, an Igbo…