How can modern infrastructure coexist harmoniously with the natural world? This question is at the heart of an innovative project in India that stretches 16…
The Story of Dashrath Manjhi, the “Mountain Man” of Bihar
Have you ever heard of the remarkable story of Dashrath Manjhi, the man who single-handedly carved a path through an entire mountain over 22 years?…
The Great Bayajidda
Bayajidda, is a legendary figure in Hausa land, whose story has been passed down through generations. The origins of Bayajidda are shrouded in mystery, but…
Obafemi Awolowo: The Visionary Architect of Modern Nigeria
Obafemi Awolowo, one of Nigeria’s founding fathers, left an indelible mark on the country’s political landscape. In 1951, he formed the Action Group, a progressive…
Yanomami Tribe: Where People Eat Flesh Of Their Dead Ones
The Yanomami tribe are located in South America, the Yanomami tribe burns the body of the dead and paints their faces with the grime (a…
See Why the People of ‘Ora’ Don’t Bow to the Oba of Benin
Okpameh (also known as Uguan), Oba Ewaure’s son, was banished from the Benin kingdom after being convicted of murder.He went up to the northern…
From Striker to Defender and to Goalkeeper… Story of Stanley Nwabali
Stanley Bobbi ‘Bobo‘ Nwabali is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier Soccer League club Chippa United and the Nigeria…
Fela Kuti’s Journey to Stardom
Fela Kuti was born on October 15, 1938 in Abeokuta, Nigeria—died August 2, 1997, Lagos) Nigerian musician and activist who launched a modern style of…
How Keshi Won AFCON Both as a Player and Coach
Stephen Keshi started playing professional football in 1979 in Lagos joggling from one club to the other before he got his first break outside Africa’s…
History of Nigerian Currency
Many pre-colonial cultures exchanged goods with one another using a wide range of objects. These included, among other things, cowries, manilas, beads, bottles, and salt.…