04 Dec, 2024
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His Influence on Modern Yoruba Identity and Politics Obafemi Awolowo, a towering figure in Nigerian history, is held in high regard in the hearts and minds of the Yoruba people.…
The Founding Father of the Yoruba Nation Few figures hold as central a place in the rich tapestry of African history as Oduduwa, the revered progenitor of the Yoruba people.…
African Women Freedom Fighters Yaa Asantewaa, a name that resonates with courage, resilience, and leadership, stands as a symbol of resistance against African colonial oppression. As the Queen Mother of…
A Beacon of African Heritage In the rich tapestry of African history, few figures shine as brightly as Oba Akenzua II of Benin. His reign, spanning from 1933 to 1978,…

King Sobhuza II

King Sobhuza ll of Swaziland ruled for a record 82 years and 254 days, the longest and certifiable reign of any King recorded in the history of the modern world. Sobhuza ll who reigned from 22 July 1899 to 21 August 1982 got crowned as the Paramount Chief and became King Swaziland.

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Oyo Empire

Oyo Ile, the Yoruba tribe spread across parts of the West African State, naturally had a well-structured republic setting. With almost zero hegemony in its administrative system, the Oyo empire was a Yoruba empire of what is today Benin and North Central Nigeria.

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