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Nigerians in History: Fatai ‘Rolling Dollar’ Olagunjo

April 19, 2022

Brief Sketch of a ‘Rolling Dollar’ The name, ‘Rolling Dollar’ is Epic; the Man, Fatai was a genius. Any list of Nigeria’s musical legends must have the name. Let us scratch that and put an emphasis on ‘must’ contain the name, Fatai ‘Rolling Dollar’ Olagunjo. It is like saying that one cannot completely list out … Continue reading Nigerians in History: Fatai ‘Rolling Dollar’ Olagunjo

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Nigerians in History – Nnamdi Azikiwe

April 19, 2022

Considered a driving force behind the nation’s independence, and a man who came to be known as one of the “fathers of Nigerian Nationalism”. Nnamdi Azikiwe, was born on the 16th of November 1904 to the Azikiwes. His first name means “my father is alive” in the Igbo language. Though born to Igbo parents, his … Continue reading Nigerians in History – Nnamdi Azikiwe

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Nigerians in History- Stella Obasanjo

April 19, 2022

Stella Obasanjo, was probably famous primarily for being the first lady of Nigeria, and wife to Chief Olusegun Obasanjo. As significant as that position was, however, to confine her fame and impact to just that will be disrespectful and demeaning. In addition to the above, she was a political activist in her own right, supporting … Continue reading Nigerians in History- Stella Obasanjo

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Nigerians in History: Shuaibu Amodu

April 19, 2022

Shuaibu Amodu was born in April, 1958 and hails from Edo state. He was a Nigerian football player and coach who played as a striker during his playing days. Playing and Coaching career As a player, he was a striker, and played for football teams such as Dumez and Niger Tornadoes. His playing career was … Continue reading Nigerians in History: Shuaibu Amodu

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Nigerians In History: Francis Akanu Ibiam

April 19, 2022

He was born on 29th November 1906 in Unwana, a town close to Afikpo in Ebonyi state in Nigeria, to the family of Chief Ibiam Akanu, a well known and highly respected traditional ruler in the village clan of Unwana. He was a year old when his father died. Early Childhood and Education Ibiam was … Continue reading Nigerians In History: Francis Akanu Ibiam

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