The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II recently celebrated the 7th anniversary of the throne of his forebears in Benin. This royal celebration also doubled as his birthday celebration as his birthday was coincidentally on the same day. Every available space at the palace was filled by the friends and well-wishers of the Oba from […]
African news platforms have continued to steam from the record-breaking deal involving Mr Eazi’s portfolio company, Zagadat Capital. In March 2023, the multifaced artiste got recognized as the first Nigerian artiste to win a Latin Grammy Award. Mr Eazi has established his influence in both music, tech, and business, in Africa and globally. Oluwatosin Ajibade, […]
In west Africa, where popular belief suggests that only men would typically handle security concerns, Dragon Squad, an exclusively female security outfit founded in 2018, has continued to stand tall among men. According to the founder, Emem Thomas, 37, a big body type sits on top of the list of requirements for recruitment into the […]
As the saying goes: “ The apple does not fall far from the tree”. Just like her father, Professor James Adichie, who was given the chieftaincy title of Odelora ( Writer for the People), Chimamanda has also added another feather to her cap. Recently, Nigerian award winning writer, Chimamanda Adichie was bestowed with chieftaincy title […]
Adeyinka Oyekan II (June 30, 1911 – March 1, 2003) was Oba of Lagos from 1965 to 2003. He was the grandson of Oba Oyekan I. Early Life and Training Adeyinka’s father was a Methodist trainer, Prince Kusanu Abiola Oyekan.Adeyinka Oyekan attended the Methodist Boys High School and King’s College, Lagos earlier than studying Pharmacy […]
Rilwan Babatunde Osuolale Aremu Akiolu (born 29 October 1943) is the incumbent traditional Oba of Lagos. Early Life and Education Rilwan Akiolu assumed office on the 9th of August 2003, Oba Rilwan Akiolu was preceded by Adeyinka Oyekan. Rilwan Babatunde Osuolale Aremu Akiolu was given birth in Lagos in 29th of October 1943. He attended […]
Osei Tutu II born Nana Barima Kwaku Duah; 6 May 1950 is the sixteenth Asantehene, enstooled on 26 April 1999. By call, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is in direct succession to the seventeenth-century co-founding father of the Ashanti Empire, Otumfuo Osei Tutu I. He is likewise the Chancellor of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science […]
The monarch was born Jacob Matthew Poku in Kumasi, the capital of Ashanti, then the Ashanti Protectorate, in 1919 into the Ashanti royal circle of relatives. At the time, Prempeh I turned into Asantehene, as the Ashanti Emperor-King is referred to, earlier than being succeeded via his nephew Prempeh II in 1931. Prempeh II in […]
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Misuzulu Sinqobile Hlomesakhishlangu kaZwelithini (born 23 September 1974) is the reigning King of the Zulu kingdom. He is the second oldest surviving son of King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu and the primary for his Great Wife, Queen Mantfombi Dlamini. King Misuzulu became heir presumptive after the death of his father on 12 March 2021. King Misuzulu […]
King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu was born in July 1948 at Nongoma, Natal (now KwaZulu-Natal – KZN). He is the eldest son of King Cyprian Bhekuzulu kaSolomon and his second spouse, Queen Thomo. He became knowledgeable at the Bekezulu College of Chiefs and then privately tutored. He lived at his father’s reliable house at Khethomthandayo and […]
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