The Origin of Oduduwa and The Thirteen Ancient Obas and Communes of Ife
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by Black wash
3w ago
Ancient Ife c.500 BC, which would grow to become the largest urban centre and metropolitan area in the West African rainforest from 1000 to 1400 AD was geographically surrounded by a circular chain of seven hills namely; Oke Ora, the home of both Oduduwa aka Olofin Adimula / Olofin Aye / Oshin Ora & Oranfe aka Okanranjigbo / Onile ina. The other 6 were Oke  Araromi, Oke Owa, Oke  Ipao, Oke  Ijugbe, Oke Onigbin, and Oke Obagbile. As a result of these hills, the physical layout of the 13 original communities/ mega houses of pre-urban Ife inhabited by the Elus were nestled in w ..read more
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Pastor Adeboye and king-size destinies, By Lasisi Olagungu
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by Black wash
3M ago
Published in The Nigerian Tribune, December 25, 2023 Ahmadu Rabah was 28 years old in 1938 when he made a very strong bid for the Sultanate of Sokoto. He lost the throne to Alhaji Siddiq Abubakar, a man who was not even on the list of three submitted to the British Resident. Fatalists would say that was destiny at work. Ahmadu Rabah later became known as Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Sardauna of Sokoto and Premier of Nigeria’s Northern region. But he was still not content with all the political power he had over the Sultan and the entire sultanate; he wanted that throne. At the very height of his poli ..read more
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SPECIAL BIRTHDAY WISHES TO A DEAR FRIEND ON HER GOLDEN JUBILEE :ABIMBOLA IBIDAPO OLADUNJOYE
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by Black wash
3M ago
  Bimbo Dear, Congratulations on fifty years of unforgettable moments. Wishing you happiness, peace and more sunshine. In this year of Jubilee, May the Lord steady your hands and confirm your feet, May your hands be enough for you. On that matter, help shall come It shall come speedy and it shall be now May God grant you speed and stamina May your children say to you; Mummy where shall we expand? May people see you and appreciate the goodness of God May it be said of you there is a giant in the land.   From all of us at FEGO 90. The post SPECIAL BIRTHDAY WISHES TO A DEAR FRIEND ON ..read more
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The 8th Annual Music Minds Meet & Greet And Young Music Maestros Award Evening
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by Black wash
3M ago
The evening of Sunday, 3rd December 2023 witnessed a rich blend of classical, afro beats, gospel and folk music. It was an evening of networking, amidst sumptuous meals, vintage drinks and the unveiling of young musical talents. Lovers of music, friends, professionals and stakeholders in the music industry gathered at the Yaba residence of business man, veteran artiste and band manager Yinka Alakija. Popularly known as Alakey, Alakija has invested immensely in the promotion of music. He is one of the Trustees of Music Minds Group. In his opening remarks, Akin Fatunke, a facilitator of the ..read more
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Music Minds Legacy Work Group: Shaping the Future of Young Music Geniuses.
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by Black wash
3M ago
We are gearing up for an exciting talent hunt that aims to unleash the potential of *Young Geniuses* in the world of *Music*. This initiative is an incredible opportunity for aspiring musicians to showcase their talent and take their passion to new heights. Music Minds as a body of music lovers and active musical talents, is firmly committed to leaving a lasting Legacy in having discovered and positioned young up coming music geniuses of the future. This talent hunt is therefore, not just about discovering future stars; it’s also about giving every yet undiscovered Young Geniuses out there ..read more
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Yoruba-Igbo tribalistic perspectives and rivalry arrest our civilizational economic and political development -ASHE Foundation
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by Black wash
4M ago
Before Europeans arrived Igbos were the largest consumers of Yoruba civilizational goods of kolanuts and beads, and now that Oyinbo have left Igbos are the largest consumers and collaborators of Yorubas Afrobeats and other civilizational products, being the cultural heartland. Vice versa before Oyinbo came, Yorubas traded with the iron smelting Nri Civilization that produced and supplied Igbo iron and agricultural impediments, and now Oyinbos left, Igbos are Yoruba’s largest suppliers of spare parts and other iron related products. The predominantly red Igbo attire is that of Ogun/Ekwensu’s ..read more
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Soul Train Awards 2023: Burna Boy Nominated for 4 Awards
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by Black wash
5M ago
Today, Black Entertainment Television -BET announced the nominees, premiere date, and location of the 2023 Soul Train Awards. Taping from a new location in Los Angeles, CA, this year’s show will reimagine the traditional award show into a nostalgic party celebrating the best in soul music and the iconic legacy brand. The 2023 ceremony will feature an exciting lineup of electrifying performances, special moments, and appearances by some of the brightest stars in Black culture and entertainment. African giant, Burna Boy has bagged four nominations for the 2023 Soul Train Awards. He has been  ..read more
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How Editi Effiong & Richard Mofe-Damijo made ‘The Black Book’ a global Netflix hit
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by Black wash
5M ago
Released globally as an acquired Netflix Original on 22 September, Nigerian film The Black Book has taken the streaming world by storm. Netflix says the action-thriller, starring Nollywood icon Richard Mofe-Damijo as Paul Edima, an avenging ex-security operative on the hunt for the murderers of his only child, ranked fourth globally amongst the platform’s English-language titles after the first weekend of its release. The Editi Effiong-directed film also pulled in at least 5.6 million views in the first two days, ranking in the top ten in at least 38 countries, with audiences in South Am ..read more
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We Are All MohBad: A Cultural Essay. By Reuben Abati
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by Black wash
6M ago
Beyond politics – Tinubu’s maiden trip to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Atiku Abubakar’s voyage of discovery for Tinubu’s academic records in the United States, revelations regarding how the Presidency lied about the President’s stop-over after the G20 Summit on his way back home at the United Arab Emirates, the increasing failure of the Naira without respite, the proposed strike by organized Labour, and other urgent matters political in the public domain – no other matter has been of greater compelling attention and significance than the sudden, surprising death of 27-year old a ..read more
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OLOJO FESTIVAL 2023: OONI BEGINS A 7-DAY SECLUSION, BACKS TINUBU ON PAN-AFRICANISM, PRAYS FOR ECONOMIC RECOVERY IN NIGERIA.
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by Black wash
6M ago
The Ooni of Ife, Arole Oodua Olofin Adimula Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja ll, on Sunday kick started this this year’s annual Olojo Festival celebrations by embarking on a 7-day spiritual seclusion in which he will be seeking the face of Almighty God(Olodumare) and ancestors of the land for the recovery of Nigeria’s economy and unity of the African people for prosperity. The great Pan-African king who spoke to the press shortly before escorted on a procession to the ‘ILE MOLE’ ancient cult chamber located on Iremo road in Ile-Ife commended President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria over his sterl ..read more
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