Kano Durbar History: Horses, Sallah and a Living Royal Tradition
Discover Kano Durbar history—from Sallah processions and the thrilling Jahi cavalry salute to decorated horses, royal tradition, artisans and UNESCO recognition.
Benin Bronzes Explained: Who Made Them, Why Britain Took Them and Where They Are Now
The Benin Bronzes are a royal archive in metal. Discover who made them, what they meant inside the palace, why Britain looted them in 1897, and where they are now.
Sungbo’s Eredo: The Great Ijebu Earthwork Explained
Hidden beneath the forest around Ijebu-Ode is a vast ditch-and-bank earthwork built by organised human labour. Discover what archaeology, oral tradition and unanswered questions reveal about Sungbo’s Eredo.
Ijebu Kingdom History: Trade, Power, Sungbo’s Eredo and Ojude Oba
Long before modern Nigeria, the Ijebu built a kingdom around trade, political organisation and one of Africa’s most remarkable earthworks. Discover the Awujale, Sungbo’s Eredo, the 1892 conflict and Ojude Oba.
The Oyo Empire: History, Rise, Fall & Legacy of West Africa’s Greatest Kingdom
The Oyo Empire History, Rise, Fall and the Legacy That Never Died One of West Africa’s most powerful civilisations had built-in checks on royal power centuries before most of Europe did. Most people do not know this story. Here is everything. When people talk about great empires, the conversation often skips West Africa. That is a gap worth closing. The Oyo Empire — at…
