In this third episode we take on weddings from 1941 & 1942 respectively ..read more

In this episode of the new series, we’re chronicling five interesting weddings in the years 1896 and 1938 ..read more

At The Facade Nigeria, one of our aims is to highlight individuals from Colonial Lagos and on our Instagram (instagram.com/thefacadenigeria) we took on a series in October 2021 on Memorials which highlighted sorrowful yet sometimes joyful in the hope of resurrection, words by family members in remembrance of their loved ones that had departed this life. In this new series, we are exploring more individuals and also giving a background to their life on earth and as people of Colonial Lagos. In this episode, we ventured on the lives of Anna Sophia Williams, Emily Blaize, Cornelius Bartholomew Mo ..read more

We're talking historical events of the 19th century in the timeline of Lagos history ..read more

We're delving into the origin of certain architectural elements seen on colonial structures across Nigeria ..read more

In this episode we're laying the foundation for colonial architecture, understanding a bit of its origin and influx in Nigeria ..read more

Our Day celebrations from across three cities in Nigeria. The events at Warri, on the 21st October 1915 featured a Grand Regatta and seven Races; at Lagos Lagos which was held at the Racecourse on the 21st October, 1915 as well as a Grand Concert at the Glover Hall in the evening at Nine o'clock and Abeokuta; which was held at the Racecourse, Abeokuta and the Ake Court Hall on Thursday, the 21st of October, 1915 ..read more

Episode "Thirty-Two" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated October 7 - 28, 1921 ..read more

The Grand Wedding of Miss Gertrude Ọlájùmọ̀kẹ́ Ẹdun & Mr. Ọláyímiká / Oláyínká on the 11th of October, 1921 which was solemnized at the Wesleyan Trinity Chapel, Tinubu Square, attended by a large crowd of people across the Colony including Henry & Mrs. Carr, Hon. Kitoyi, Mrs. & Miss Ajasa, Dr. O. & Mrs. Obasa, S. J. Sawyerr Esq. &c ..read more

The Grand Wedding of Miss Gertrude Ọlájùmọ̀kẹ́ Ẹdun & Mr. Ọláyímiká / Oláyínká on the 11th of October, 1921 which was solemnized at the Wesleyan Trinity Chapel, Tinubu Square, attended by a large crowd of people across the Colony including Henry & Mrs. Carr, Hon. Kitoyi, Mrs. & Miss Ajasa, Dr. O. & Mrs. Obasa, S. J. Sawyerr Esq. &c ..read more