Why I’m crowd-funding a documentary on Ajayi Crowther
On 27 September 2021 (World Tourism Day), I’ll be launching a crowd funding campaign for a documentary on Samuel Ajayi Crowther (1809 -1891),
Inside Badagry’s slavery museum
This piece is re-published here in commemoration of International Day for the Remembrance of Slave Trade and its abolition
By Pelu Awofeso
Frozen
Singing, dancing and praying at the Osun-Osogbo festival
In this report, written in August 2011 and published now for the first time, ‘Fisayo Soyombo describes the spiritual and ecstatic atmosphere at the annual Osun-Osogbo Festival Grand
[Book Excerpts] Here’s what to know about Adamu Orisa Play before the next one comes along
The Eyo Festival is the cultural alter ego of Lagos, celebrated mainly in memory of a Lagosian who, while alive, contributed to the growth and development of the state.
Nigeria’s festival season is almost here – these are 11 of the most captivating ones
Nigeria is a cultural destination with some of the most fascinating indigenous ceremonies in Africa.
Archaeologist calls attention to destruction of sites and relics of Old Oyo Empire
Professor Ogundiran noted that it is only the Alaafin that can stop Bara’s destruction as things stand.
My eye-opening road trip to Ikot Abasi
Sometime in May, I joined a small group on a day trip to Ikot Abasi, one of the historically rich towns in Akwa Ibom State. It was a most rewarding journey; I learned a lot about Nigeria’s colonial past and slavery history. I recommend the experience to every Nigerian; but in the meantime, these are my takeaways from it.