Lessons of Isese: Statement by WOLE SOYINKA
Renowned Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, Engages in Thought-Provoking Discourse at Lagos Island’s Freedom Park In a captivating and intellectually stimulating event held yesterday at Freedom Park, Lagos Island, Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka took centre stage to engage in a compelling public exchange. The…
Princess Tejumade Alakija: A Tale of Remarkable Success and Unwavering Resilience
In the grand tapestry of life, there are those whose stories transcend the ordinary, leaving an indelible mark on history’s canvas. Such is the captivating narrative of Princess Tejumade Alakija, a name synonymous with elegance, accomplishment, and an unwavering spirit. Born into the esteemed lineage…
Kano’s ‘Kofar Mata Dye-pits’: A Struggling Textile Dyeing Industry
India is believed to be the oldest centre of indigo dyeing in the old world. But even far back, archeologists have found evidence of textile dyeing dating back to the Neolithic period. In china, for example, dyeing with plants, barks and insects has been traced…
The Fine Art of Turmi Making: A tale of Nobility and Excellence
There they were, the famous Yan Turmi of Zaria. Everyone passing through the ever-busy Makarfi road was bound to notice them – even if it was just a glimpse, for it was a blend of a traditional institution with modern structures. Bustling under the tall,…
Ancient Architecture: The Ancient Central Mosque of Zazzau Emirate, Built in 1837
The historical prominence of Hausa Land evokes our sense of wonder, so also does its Ancient architecture in equal measure. Think of those sophisticated mud buildings with their captivating facades, embellished in mosaic of bright ,intersected colors that resonate with our aesthetic sensitivities. Often, public…
10 Famous Personalities of Ijesha Descent
Located a few miles from Ile-Ife in the west and Oyo in its South, Illesha was once a military centre in the early 18th century. While some hold that the name of the town Ilesha was coined from, “Ijo ti a sa”, which means, “a…
Origins and Names:10 Popular Areas in Lagos and its Original Meaning
What’s in a name, origin or heritage? A lot I would say. It allows for originality, essence of life and a definition of what that name stands for. We start this first edition of Origins and Names from Lagos state, originally called “ lago de…
10 Famous Egba Personalities you never knew
At ASIRI, we like to bring you little known facts about the origins of people or places. The following list is a combination of both. The Egba people are known historically for being simple peace – loving people who would however rise in fierce defense…
VIDEO: “Having any other God asides Olodumare is idol Worshiping” Ooni of ile-Ife.
Quite a steamy strings of controversies has trailed the actions of His Imperial Majesty,the Aroole Odua,Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II,Ooni of ile ife) when he said Jesus was his “father” while on tour to the USA. This is not the first time,quite a while…
“The Yoruba nation is in a state of arrested development.” Adebayo’s open letter to Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu
A long time ago stood a proud tribe, full of dreams, with desire to cause a big change in the world. A tribe armed with savvy business tycoons, intellectuals, power thinkers, great minds, backed with a great sense of culture and identity. They had a…