History

Standing tall in the heart of Dugbe, the Cocoa House in Ibadan remains one of Nigeria’s most recognisable historical landmarks. It is known as the country’s first skyscraper and stands …

The Ancient Kano City Walls (Ganuwar Kano) are the most important part of the city of Kano, which is a famous centre of Hausa culture. In this piece, you will …

Zaria, a city in Northern Nigeria that is renowned for its cultural preservation and modern knowledge of the region, is a historic city whose streets whisper tales of cultural pride, …

There are trips you plan for months, and there are the ones that simply happen to you. My weekend trip to Abeokuta was supposed to be about rocks, not rings.  …

In West Africa and the savannah region, Northern Nigeria is home to a history that continues to shape the region’s cultural heritage, social structure, and religious identity: the Sokoto Caliphate. …

Imagine the vibrant sound of drums echoing through the streets, women adorned in shimmering atamfa and lace, and men dressed in flowing babban riga and Zanna Bukar cap walking proudly …

Before there were fashion runways, Akwete and Isiagu ruled the streets and palaces of Enugu. They were symbols of pride and power. These fabrics carried stories that spoke louder than …

In Enugu, the kola nut is always present at visits and traditional meetings.  We should not take the significance of a small nut lightly.  The kolanut tradition in Enugu, known …

If culture had a heartbeat, Northern Nigeria’s would be the steady rhythm of the kalangu drum and the haunting melody of the goge. Hausa music is one of the most …

It’s not every day you walk into a home that has watched centuries unfold. But in Arochukwu, Abia State, the Okoroji House Museum quietly holds that privilege.  Built by Chief …