HISTORY ALBUM- A BLAST FROM THE PAST :)

Naijaborn · January 22nd, 2011, 02:24 AM

Pictures from different schisms throughout Nigerian History..... As ancient and as Modern as we can get..... Let the posts begin...

Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe (Zik) meeting his wife Flora Azikiwe on return from the USA in 1953.

Students relaxing in new residence hall at University College.
Location: Ibadan, Nigeria
Date taken: April 1953
Photographer: Alfred Eisenstaedt

Medical students listening to a lecture at University College.
In the middle is Dr Florence Abiola Adeniran, née Martins
Location: Ibadan, Nigeria
Date taken: April 1953
Photographer: Alfred Eisenstaedt

Kai!! Look at how Nigerians were so serious and attentive in class back then..... Things have changed o
This was the time Known as ''Pre-Aristo Era'' !!

Undergraduates holding a student council meeting.
Location: Ibadan, Nigeria
Date taken: April 1953
Photographer: Alfred Eisenstaedt

Nice Haircuts I woiuld say

.....hehehe

Bored student attending lecture at a university.
Location: Ibadan, Nigeria
Date taken: April 1953
Photographer: Alfred Eisenstaedt

E don Tey wey Nigerian students dey bore for class....haha....

OMG!!! Wait is that guy wearing an Agbada in the lecture room?

That is sooo ''Old school''

Arinze · January 22nd, 2011, 02:30 AM

There is a thread like this on Nairaland I'll go and get some pic, but very nice

Naijaborn · January 22nd, 2011, 02:41 AM

Musediku Adeniji-Adele (Oba of Lagos 1949-1964) introducing his chiefs to Queen Elizabeth II on her visit to Nigeria in 1956
Photographer: Carl Mydans

The chiefs look soo Regal!!

shot of Chief Okotie Eboh, Niger Delta
Photographer: Carl Mydans

....

OH!!! Poor servant

This shows Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh (with his flamboyant wrapper) and his wife during Queen Elizabeth II visit to Nigeria in 1956
Photographer: Carl Mydans

Now, Dont they both look cool,..... and Glamorous?

....

Naijaborn · January 22nd, 2011, 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arinze

There is a thread like this on Nairaland I'll go and get some pic, but very nice

Please do.....

Sokotocaliphate · January 22nd, 2011, 02:44 AM

Nigerias Independance day - with first Prime minister Abubakar Tafawa Balewa

My father told me he was known as the 'golden voice' or something like that - I hope the mature members remind me...SammyJay am I right?

Nigeria - Biafra war

Ken Saro Wiwa - activist for the Ogoni people of Niger Delta against Shell

The intellectuals/icons who put Nigeria on the map

Cinua Achebe - the first African to detail the effects of colonialism from an African peripheral - Things Fall Apart...the most prominent African literature to date and his first ever novel

Wole Soyinka - Nobel lauterette also a political activist - cousin to Fela Kuti(not alot of people know that)

Fela Kuti - inherited courage from his mother and studied music against his parents wishes who wanted him to be a doctor. The most prominent musican from Africa and fought alot for his country despite the torture and the witch hunt

Sokotocaliphate · January 22nd, 2011, 02:55 AM

Nigeria hosted the Festival of Arts(FESTAC) in 1977 the second of this event. The symbol Nigeria used to advertise this event was the mask of Queen Idia...thus the mask was later dubbed the Festac mask - and is one the great treasures of Nigeria...with controversy surrounding it's THEFT and potential auction

Iconic Lagos postcard in the 60s

image hosted on flickr

Prince Nico Mbarga - the singer behind 'Sweet Mother' it is believed this was the most successful song out of Africa to date

dis be the song wey teach us pidgin before lol

Arinze · January 22nd, 2011, 02:58 AM

Naija its gone?! I just looked at it like a day ago and its missing? And pictures were really good they had King Opopo photos and Gowan....ugh

Naijaborn · January 22nd, 2011, 02:58 AM

Sokoto, I dont need videos in my thread , Unless u rilly have to post one {Unless u really need to/It is the only illustration} This is a PHOTO THREAD!!....

Naijaborn · January 22nd, 2011, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arinze

Naija its gone?! I just looked at it like a day ago and its missing? And pictures were really good they had King Opopo photos and Gowan....ugh

- What happened?!

Arinze · January 22nd, 2011, 03:02 AM

I dont know

it was 7 pages and now nothing i'll look on my own but it would have been nice for one stop shopping

Naijaborn · January 22nd, 2011, 03:02 AM

Quote:

potential auction

Prince Nico Mbarga - the singer behind 'Sweet Mother' it is believed this was the most successful song out of Africa to date

I thought he was Cameroonian?.... no?

Naijaborn · January 22nd, 2011, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arinze

I dont know

it was 7 pages and now nothing i'll look on my own but it would have been nice for one stop shopping

@Sokoto, Are u serious about the Soyinka, Fela Thing??
If that is true, then the IQ that runs in their family must be blistering high!!! ...Infact, I wouldnt mind a DNA graft!

Sokotocaliphate · January 22nd, 2011, 03:06 AM

Niger Delta struggle
The Niger Delta is the worlds third biggest Delta with massive oil reserves...after the peacful protests of Ken Saro Wiwa a new movement began - more violent and a frustrated one that fought both the oil companies and Nigeria for the damages to their environment and allocation of Deltas resources.

The famous former Groundnut Pyramids - during Nigerias agriculture days Nigeria was the top exporter of Ground nut and palm oil. These groundnut pyramids were once considered for being inducted into the one of the wonders of the world

Sokotocaliphate · January 22nd, 2011, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Naijaborn

I thought he was Cameroonian?.... no?

Naija/Cameroonian even though he identified as a Nigerian due to being raised there

LOL Naijaborn so u no sabi Fela and Wole be kith and kin before? na wa o
they have rebel blood in their veins lol, they family have always fought against Nigerias 'leaders'. Even Fela's mother slapped the Oba of Lagos or is it Benin because he was not catering to the people - I'm sure that's where Fela got his wildness from

Naijaborn · January 22nd, 2011, 03:10 AM

The groundnut pyramids were such a great sight...
Too bad they are gone now

Curse Crude Oil.....

Sokotocaliphate · January 22nd, 2011, 03:20 AM

A parting gift from our former colonial 'fathers':
NIGERIA’S OLD NATIONAL ANTHEM [Adopted 1960]
Nigeria, We Hail Thee!

This anthem was adopted as our official national anthem until 1978 from October 1, 1960 when Nigeria obtained its independence from Great Britain. Lillian Jean Williams, a British expatriate that lived in Nigeria at the time, wrote the words and the music was composed by Frances Berda.

Nigeria we hail thee
Our own dear native land
Though tribe and tongue may differ
In brotherhood we stand
Nigerians all and proud to serve
Our sovereign motherland

Our flag shall be a symbol
That truth and justice reign
In peace or battle honour
And this we count as gain
To pass unto our children
A banner without stain

O God of all creation
Grant this our one request
Help us to build a nation
Where no man is oppressed
And so with peace and plenty
Nigeria may be blessed

http://www.nigerianmuse.com/20071008...rrent-and-old/

Nigerias colonial flag

Naijaborn · January 22nd, 2011, 03:27 AM

Closet of college coed (Dr Florence Abiola Adeniran, née Martins) showing European-style dress and native costumes.
Location: Ibadan, Nigeria
Date taken: April 1953
Photographer: Alfred Eisenstaedt

This one is Soo funny

Medical student (Dr Florence Abiola Adeniran, née Martins) studying at her desk in dormitory room.
Location: Ibadan, Nigeria
Date taken: April 1953
Photographer: Alfred Eisenstaedt

''Igi Iwe'' AKA Serious girl....lol

These trumpers heralded the arrival of airplanes in Kano in the early days of air travel in Nigeria.!!!

I think that Aeroplane was from Egypt..... At a time When Egypt and Syria were still unified as a single nation in Union...... A blast from the past Indeed

Samuel107 · January 22nd, 2011, 03:28 AM

Wow first time seeing that flag..

Sokotocaliphate · January 22nd, 2011, 03:29 AM

Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti - The mother of Fela Kuti and the first female driver in Africa. If you thought Fela was a rebel lol well the apple does not fall too far from the tree, bearing in mind she was a female living in 19th Century Nigeria with very 21st century views...girl power!!

Old currency of Nigeria

Naijaborn · January 22nd, 2011, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sokotocaliphate

Aparting gift from our former colonial 'fathers':
NIGERIA’S OLD NATIONAL ANTHEM [Adopted 1960]
Nigeria, We Hail Thee!

http://www.nigerianmuse.com/20071008...rrent-and-old/

Nigerias colonial flag

Do I see Morocco in that Flag???!!

January 22nd, 2011, 02:24 AM	#1
Naijaborn ......................... Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lagos. Posts: 11,613 Likes (Received): 92	HISTORY ALBUM- A BLAST FROM THE PAST :) Pictures from different schisms throughout Nigerian History..... As ancient and as Modern as we can get..... Let the posts begin... Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe (Zik) meeting his wife Flora Azikiwe on return from the USA in 1953. Students relaxing in new residence hall at University College. Location: Ibadan, Nigeria Date taken: April 1953 Photographer: Alfred Eisenstaedt Medical students listening to a lecture at University College. In the middle is Dr Florence Abiola Adeniran, née Martins Location: Ibadan, Nigeria Date taken: April 1953 Photographer: Alfred Eisenstaedt Kai!! Look at how Nigerians were so serious and attentive in class back then..... Things have changed o This was the time Known as ''Pre-Aristo Era'' !! Undergraduates holding a student council meeting. Location: Ibadan, Nigeria Date taken: April 1953 Photographer: Alfred Eisenstaedt Nice Haircuts I woiuld say .....hehehe Bored student attending lecture at a university. Location: Ibadan, Nigeria Date taken: April 1953 Photographer: Alfred Eisenstaedt E don Tey wey Nigerian students dey bore for class....haha.... OMG!!! Wait is that guy wearing an Agbada in the lecture room? That is sooo ''Old school'' __________________ -------------------------------------------

January 22nd, 2011, 02:41 AM	#3
Naijaborn ......................... Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lagos. Posts: 11,613 Likes (Received): 92	Musediku Adeniji-Adele (Oba of Lagos 1949-1964) introducing his chiefs to Queen Elizabeth II on her visit to Nigeria in 1956 Photographer: Carl Mydans The chiefs look soo Regal!! shot of Chief Okotie Eboh, Niger Delta Photographer: Carl Mydans .... OH!!! Poor servant This shows Chief Festus Okotie-Eboh (with his flamboyant wrapper) and his wife during Queen Elizabeth II visit to Nigeria in 1956 Photographer: Carl Mydans Now, Dont they both look cool,..... and Glamorous? .... __________________ -------------------------------------------

January 22nd, 2011, 02:55 AM	#6
Sokotocaliphate alienigenus Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 5,546 Likes (Received): 3	Nigeria hosted the Festival of Arts(FESTAC) in 1977 the second of this event. The symbol Nigeria used to advertise this event was the mask of Queen Idia...thus the mask was later dubbed the Festac mask - and is one the great treasures of Nigeria...with controversy surrounding it's THEFT and potential auction Iconic Lagos postcard in the 60s image hosted on flickr Prince Nico Mbarga - the singer behind 'Sweet Mother' it is believed this was the most successful song out of Africa to date dis be the song wey teach us pidgin before lol Last edited by Sokotocaliphate; January 22nd, 2011 at 03:07 AM.

January 22nd, 2011, 02:58 AM	#8
Naijaborn ......................... Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lagos. Posts: 11,613 Likes (Received): 92	Sokoto, I dont need videos in my thread , Unless u rilly have to post one {Unless u really need to/It is the only illustration} This is a PHOTO THREAD!!.... __________________ -------------------------------------------

January 22nd, 2011, 03:10 AM	#15
Naijaborn ......................... Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lagos. Posts: 11,613 Likes (Received): 92	The groundnut pyramids were such a great sight... Too bad they are gone now Curse Crude Oil..... __________________ -------------------------------------------

January 22nd, 2011, 02:30 AM	#2
Arinze Wheeeee Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 24,059 Likes (Received): 351	There is a thread like this on Nairaland I'll go and get some pic, but very nice

January 22nd, 2011, 02:44 AM	#5
Sokotocaliphate alienigenus Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 5,546 Likes (Received): 3	Nigerias Independance day - with first Prime minister Abubakar Tafawa Balewa My father told me he was known as the 'golden voice' or something like that - I hope the mature members remind me...SammyJay am I right? Nigeria - Biafra war Ken Saro Wiwa - activist for the Ogoni people of Niger Delta against Shell The intellectuals/icons who put Nigeria on the map Cinua Achebe - the first African to detail the effects of colonialism from an African peripheral - Things Fall Apart...the most prominent African literature to date and his first ever novel Wole Soyinka - Nobel lauterette also a political activist - cousin to Fela Kuti(not alot of people know that) Fela Kuti - inherited courage from his mother and studied music against his parents wishes who wanted him to be a doctor. The most prominent musican from Africa and fought alot for his country despite the torture and the witch hunt

January 22nd, 2011, 03:02 AM	#10
Arinze Wheeeee Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 24,059 Likes (Received): 351	I dont know it was 7 pages and now nothing i'll look on my own but it would have been nice for one stop shopping

January 22nd, 2011, 03:06 AM	#13
Sokotocaliphate alienigenus Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 5,546 Likes (Received): 3	Niger Delta struggle The Niger Delta is the worlds third biggest Delta with massive oil reserves...after the peacful protests of Ken Saro Wiwa a new movement began - more violent and a frustrated one that fought both the oil companies and Nigeria for the damages to their environment and allocation of Deltas resources. The famous former Groundnut Pyramids - during Nigerias agriculture days Nigeria was the top exporter of Ground nut and palm oil. These groundnut pyramids were once considered for being inducted into the one of the wonders of the world

January 22nd, 2011, 03:20 AM	#16
Sokotocaliphate alienigenus Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 5,546 Likes (Received): 3	A parting gift from our former colonial 'fathers': NIGERIA’S OLD NATIONAL ANTHEM [Adopted 1960] Nigeria, We Hail Thee! This anthem was adopted as our official national anthem until 1978 from October 1, 1960 when Nigeria obtained its independence from Great Britain. Lillian Jean Williams, a British expatriate that lived in Nigeria at the time, wrote the words and the music was composed by Frances Berda. Nigeria we hail thee Our own dear native land Though tribe and tongue may differ In brotherhood we stand Nigerians all and proud to serve Our sovereign motherland Our flag shall be a symbol That truth and justice reign In peace or battle honour And this we count as gain To pass unto our children A banner without stain O God of all creation Grant this our one request Help us to build a nation Where no man is oppressed And so with peace and plenty Nigeria may be blessed http://www.nigerianmuse.com/20071008...rrent-and-old/ Nigerias colonial flag Last edited by Sokotocaliphate; January 22nd, 2011 at 03:54 AM.

January 22nd, 2011, 03:27 AM	#17
Naijaborn ......................... Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lagos. Posts: 11,613 Likes (Received): 92	Closet of college coed (Dr Florence Abiola Adeniran, née Martins) showing European-style dress and native costumes. Location: Ibadan, Nigeria Date taken: April 1953 Photographer: Alfred Eisenstaedt This one is Soo funny Medical student (Dr Florence Abiola Adeniran, née Martins) studying at her desk in dormitory room. Location: Ibadan, Nigeria Date taken: April 1953 Photographer: Alfred Eisenstaedt ''Igi Iwe'' AKA Serious girl....lol These trumpers heralded the arrival of airplanes in Kano in the early days of air travel in Nigeria.!!! I think that Aeroplane was from Egypt..... At a time When Egypt and Syria were still unified as a single nation in Union...... A blast from the past Indeed __________________ -------------------------------------------

January 22nd, 2011, 03:28 AM	#18
Samuel107 Nigeria Rules! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Nigeria Posts: 1,647 Likes (Received): 1	Wow first time seeing that flag.. __________________ Think Again

January 22nd, 2011, 03:29 AM	#19
Sokotocaliphate alienigenus Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 5,546 Likes (Received): 3	Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti - The mother of Fela Kuti and the first female driver in Africa. If you thought Fela was a rebel lol well the apple does not fall too far from the tree, bearing in mind she was a female living in 19th Century Nigeria with very 21st century views...girl power!! Old currency of Nigeria

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