Nana Asma’u bint Foduye

Nana Asma’u bint Foduye, the legendary Islamic scholar and poet of the 19th century was born alongside her twin brother Hassan; in Degel in the Hausa state of Gobir. She was given birth to by the Shehu’s first wife who was also his first cousin; Maimunatu, in the year 1793 A.D. She and her brotherContinue reading “Nana Asma’u bint Foduye”

The Project: It Was Also a Nigerian War

Hello, we’ve all heard of the Biafran war. Different atrocities and crimes against humanity committed as the world failed to stop it. But have you ever heard it told from a northerner’s view? Have you ever heard a side of the story where ‘The Nigerians’ were not the villains? Don’t you believe that history shouldContinue reading “The Project: It Was Also a Nigerian War”

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