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Alaafin and son, Oyo. Circa: 1950s
October 15, 2026 • Crowne Curator

Alaafin and son, Oyo. Circa: 1950s

Alaafin Ọba Adeniran Adeyẹmi II(Seating on the throne) and his son, current Alaafin of Oyo, Ọba Lamidi Olayiwọla Adeyemi III sitting at the...

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Benin Kingdom Celebrates 10th Coronation Anniversary of Oba Ewuare II
October 02, 2026 • Crowne Curator

Benin Kingdom Celebrates 10th Coronation Anniversary of Oba Ewuare II

The Benin Kingdom is set to celebrate a significant royal milestone as His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, CFR,...

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Nigeria’s Independence Day: Celebrating Our Heritage Through Art
September 30, 2026 • Crowne Curator

Nigeria’s Independence Day: Celebrating Our Heritage Through Art

As Nigeria celebrates Independence Day on October 1, we reflect on the rich history, diverse cultures, and creative spirit that continue to shape our...

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FIRST NIGERIAN WOMAN TO BUY A CAR
September 09, 2026 • Aniekpeno Ekong

FIRST NIGERIAN WOMAN TO BUY A CAR

Madam Efunroye Tinubu was the first Nigerian woman to buy a car; she was also the first Iyalode of the Egba land. She was born around 1805 in...

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ÀARE̩ KURUMI OF IJAIYE. THE YORUBA WARRIOR WHO LOST HIS FIVE SONS IN ONE DAY
July 14, 2026 • Crowne Curator

ÀARE̩ KURUMI OF IJAIYE. THE YORUBA WARRIOR WHO LOST HIS FIVE SONS IN ONE DAY

The story of Kurunmi is one that draws tears from the eyes of people who feel pity for a man who stood firm for tradition. There was a time in the...

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THE OSOGBO WAR OF 1840
June 26, 2026 • Aniekpeno Ekong

THE OSOGBO WAR OF 1840

After the Fulanis systematically captured and made Ilorin their territory, they sacked the old Oyo Empire in 1835/1636 . They were still not...

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