A picture taken in Ibadan, Oyo State, one year after the Nigerian Civil War shows a herd of goats wandering around. Beautiful multi-story structures known to the Yoruba people as “Petesi” are located across from the goats. In the early and mid-20th centuries, these architectural marvels with an Afro-Brazilian aesthetic were a mark of distinction and wealth.
Although these houses may appear ancient to modern eyes, they were formerly thought to be extremely valuable and the epitome of wealth in the neighborhood.
