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Nigerian history has a habit of forgetting women. But what if we revisited the past through their stories, tracing their impact as far back as the 19th century? We've found 100 notable Nigerian women who shaped history in their own ways. Who else deserves to be remembered? https://lnkd.in/dT8DnsWT
Nigerian history has a habit of forgetting women. But what if we revisited the past through their stories, tracing their impact as far back as the 19th century? We've found 100 notable Nigerian women who shaped history in their own ways. Who else deserves to be remembered? https://lnkd.in/dT8DnsWT
We're off to a flying start in 2025! 🚀 In just two months, we've already surpassed last year's reach on Twitter and there's more. Digitisation, collaborations, and a full month dedicated to women's history—get all the details in our latest #ArchivingMonthly report. 📜👇 https://lnkd.in/dfDkWgKe
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🚨 Exciting Partnership Announcement! 🚨 We’re thrilled to announce Archivi.ng as our official partner for the Nigerian History Course! 🎉 As part of this collaboration, students will be using the Archivi.ng platform for their projects, ensuring hands-on engagement with historical documentation. 🏆 The best projects will be featured in The Archivist, giving students a chance to showcase their research to a wider audience! 🔗 Stay tuned for more details at learnpolitics.ng #LearnPolitics #ArchivingHistory #NigerianHistory
Onyeka Onwenu enjoyed sweetheart status as one of Nigeria's most accomplished musicians. But there was more to the Elegant Stallion who spent most of her life as a rebel, starting when she was only 13 and fighting the Nigerian government. We dug into the archives to explore the many faces of Onyeka Onwenu.
Love history? Love organising and digitising? Join us in the mission of preserving Nigeria's past for the future! We're hiring an intern for our Operations team. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/ddbdi26N
Nigerian women have never needed permission to shape the world—from Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti to Margaret Ekpo, Gambo Sawaba and the widow who refused to let her daughter become a child bride. The latest issue of The Archivist is a tribute to the unwavering spirit of Nigerian women—whether celebrated or overlooked—whose choices, sacrifices, and defiance have shaped generations. Tap the link to see the stories we'll be exploring in the coming weeks. https://lnkd.in/dxvyMyuS
In January, we journeyed 77 years into the past searching for Nigeria's so-called "good old days." What we found instead was this biting realisation: history isn't just a snapshot of the past; history explains the present. Read our latest monthly dispatch. https://lnkd.in/d4d6HnXU
A notorious gang in the Niger Delta, a violent ethnic crisis that started in Lagos, and the murder of 12 policemen in Bayelsa set the stage for one of Nigeria's worst massacres. Here's the story of the series of events that led to the mass murder of Odi civilians 26 years ago. #nigerianhistory #odimassacre