Greg Nwoko Historic Blog

Friday, 31 October 2014

FELAS BEAUTIFUL WIVES

  Fela’s Queens “On 18 February 1978 he married the entire female entourage of his band in a ceremony conducted by a Yoruba priest. The group marriage lasted until Fela’s release from prison in 1985. Stating that he no longer believed in marriage, he divorced the 12 wives that were still with him. Many, however, remained part of his entourage until his death.”   Photo’s by B... ...

Cyprian Odiatu Duaka (COD) Ekwensi (September 26 1921 to November 4 2007)

Cyprian Odiatu Duaka (COD) Ekwensi (September 26 1921 to November 4 2007)Between stints as a teacher, forester, pharmacist, broadcaster and film-maker, the west African novelist Cyprian Ekwensi published more than 40 books as well as radio and television scripts. His first novel, "People of the City" (1954), appearing four years before Chinua Achebe's "Things Fall Apart", was the second Nigerian novel to be published in Britain to international...

'The day I K Dairo saw 'Satan' in London 1971

'The day I K Dairo saw 'Satan' in London.I K Dairo started his music career at the age of 8. He was at some time a hairdresser and a petty trader.On a musical tour to London, he fled from a theatre after a 10 minute stay.  He had seen 'satan'- scantily dressed people!!! His words' this kind of life will never be practised here in Nigeria'. He believed this would never be acceptable in Nigeria.He returned from the trip with a new message...

Olorogun Michael Ibru (1931- )

Olorogun Michael Ibru (1931- )  Businessman and founder of the Ibru Organisation in the '70's.Ibru is from Agbarha-Otor, near Ughelli in Delta State. His mother was the daughter of the fabulously wealthy Chief Osadjere of Olomu. Ibru attended Igbobi College Yaba where he was Senior Prefect. He worked briefly with UAC before setting up a frozen fish business in 1956. Today, the Ibru Organisation is a family-run business that is now a multi-billion...

List of people killed in the Aba Women's Riot in 1929.

List of people killed in the Aba Women's Riot in 1929. Name, sex, place/tribe of Origin, Place Killed.Source: Susan Geiger et al., Women in African colonial historiesName, sex, place/tribe of Origin, Place Kill...

chief Festus Okotie-Eboh and his wife make a grand entrance at a government reception (for Queen Elizabeth II) 1956

The then minister of labour Honourable chief Festus Okotie-Eboh and his wife make a grand entrance at a government reception (for Queen Elizabeth II). His outfit starting with the the feather tipped boater and ending in a 20-foot train that winds up around the neck of a small boy is a mixture of Nigerian modern and traditional.1956 Source: Life Magazine archi...

SHAGARI AND THE CARSTERS WHITEHOUSE BALCONY 1980

Shagari and the Carters: After a welcoming ceremony on the White House lawn, President Shehu Shagari and President and Mrs Carter greet cheering crowds from the balcony. 1980Source: Ebony magazine, December 1...

Margery Michelmore, the girl behind the post card incidence in Nigeria 1961.

During Peace Corps training at the University of Ibadan in Nigeria, Michelmore wrote a postcard to a friend back home that noted the country’s “squalor and absolutely primitive living conditions.” Before the postcard was mailed it was found by a Nigerian student who, offended by its contents, proceeded to distribute copies of it all over campus. Crowds gathered; riots ensued. Peace Corps staff, fearing for Michelmore’s safety, whisked her out...

BOB GOLDING WITH GORILLAS AT UI ZOO 1967

BOB GOLDING WITH GORILLAS AT UI ZOO 1967. Photo by Bob Golding collectio...

OLD OYO NATIONAL PARK

OLD OYO NATIONAL PARK Well arranged stone rocks. ...

1981 DAILY TIMES FRONT PAGE

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REASON HEBERT MACAULAY WEARS A BLACK BOW TIE.

Herbert Macaulay is Nigeria’s father of nationalism and his exploits are undeniable. However, there are some other things about him that are not widely known. For example, it is believed that the late Macaulay used to wear a black bow tie at all times in memory of his first wife, Caroline Pratt who died in 1899 during childbirth. In this picture, he is seen carrying the staff of office of Eshugbayi Eleko, the Oba of Lagos (Macaulay was a stout...

OBUDU RANCH CROSS RIVERS STATE NIGERIA

OBUDU RANCH CROSS RIVERS STATE NIGERIA ...

Gurarara Waterfalls Abuja

Gurarara Waterfalls Abuja ...

OBUDU RANCH NIGERIA STUNNING VIEW

OBUDU RANCH NIGERIA STUNNING VIEW ...

NATIONAL THEATRE 1977

NATIONAL THEATRE 1977 ...

The Bar @ Yankari Game Reserve 1979

The Bar @ Yankari Game Reserve 1979 ...

TOS BENSON AND WIFE 1950's

TOS  Benson and Charlotte Clotworthy- Benson in front of their first home on King George Avenue -- Herbert Macaulay , now Otunba Benson Avenue Yaba ...

Just 31 and already a Nigerian leader, Gowon here is shown in a LIFE magazine edition (19th August 1966) stroking his chin and looking on. Others are: from left, Col RA Adebayo, Military Governor of Western Nigeria, Commodore JEA Wey, head of the Navy

Just 31 and already a Nigerian leader, Gowon here is shown in a LIFE magazine edition (19th August 1966) stroking his chin and looking on. Others are: from left, Col RA Adebayo, Military Governor of Western Nigeria, Commodore JEA Wey, head of the Navy ...

Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa welcoming ace jazz trumpeter Louis "Satchimo" Armstrong to Nigeria

Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa welcoming ace jazz trumpeter Louis "Satchimo" Armstrong to Nigeria 1962 &nb...

RAID ON KALAKUTA HOME OF FELA 1977

Scene of police raid on Fela home that lasted 15 hours.  ...

Postcard 1911 Lagos Fire Police, Southern Nigeria.

Postcard 1911 Lagos Fire Police, Southern Nigeria.   &nbs...

The Ransome-Kuti family children (L-R) Olikoye, Beko, Dolupo and Fela. Photo taken in 1941

The Ransome-Kuti family children (L-R) Olikoye, Beko, Dolupo and Fela. Photo taken in 1941 ...

Fela with J.K. Brimah marrying 27 new wives in 1978

Fela with J.K. Brimah marrying 27 new wives in 1978 ...

Fela with his wives at the zoo in Accra, Ghana

Fela with his wives at the zoo in Accra, Ghana...

110 year old Tarqua Bay Lighthouse Lagos Nigeria

110 year old Tarqua Bay Lighthouse Lagos Nigeria       &nbs...

Singer pianist Nina Simone and folk singer Brock Peters relax between shows by frolicking in the sand at Takwa Bay Beach during a visit to Lagos, Nigeria.1962

Singer pianist Nina Simone and folk singer Brock Peters relax between shows by frolicking in the sand at Takwa Bay Beach during a visit to Lagos, Nigeria. 1962.   &nbs...

German soldiers talking with Nigerian French army POWs, France 1940

German soldiers talking with Nigerian French army POWs, France 1940           &nbs...

A sixteenth century ivory comb from Benin, Nigeria on display at the Afro Comb Exhibition at the University of Cambridge

A sixteenth century ivory comb from Benin, Nigeria on display at the Afro Comb Exhibition at the University of Cambridge   &nbs...

The Olowo of Owo at the Igogo Festival, Ondo State

The Olowo of Owo at the Igogo Festival, Ondo State   &nbs...

queen of Old Calabar (circa 1907)

queen of Old Calabar (circa 1907)    &nbs...

Lagos Nigeria 1902

A group of elegant women at the Lagos Ladies Recreation Club (1902)   &nbs...

ONYEKA ONWENU 1980's

Singer Onyeka Onwenu exercising at her Lagos home. Picture taken in the 1980's. ...

Chief Anthony Enahoro in New Delhi, India in February 1974

Chief Anthony Enahoro in New Delhi, India in February 1974    &nbs...

JULIUS BERGER AND EKO BRIDGE 1965

In 1965, Julius Berger was awarded a contract to engineer, build and construct a major infrastructure project in Nigeria - the Eko Bridge in Lagos. This was the foundation of Julius Berger’s commitment to Nigeria. ...

Roy Pentelow Fenton (CBN GOVERNOR 1958)

Roy Pentelow Fenton. He was the 1st Central Bank Governor of Nigerias CBN from 1958 to 1963 when Aliyu Mai Bornu took over as Governor. ...

Thursday, 30 October 2014

LAGOS NIGERIA 1960

LAGOS NIGERIA 1960 ...