Tag: Nigerian History


  • Throwback: Edo College Athletes Run Barefoot at Motspur Park, London (1978)

    In 1978, seven young athletes from Edo College, Benin City, were captured in a powerful moment of focus and pride — running barefoot during a warm-up session at Motspur Park, South-West London. The black-and-white photo, now a rare historical gem, freezes more than just motion; it tells a story of discipline, heritage, and the unbreakable…

  • The Benin Kingdom Before Instagram: How Our Ancestors Showed Wealth & Class

    Long before there were Instagram filters, designer outfits, or Lamborghini convoys, the people of the Benin Kingdom had already mastered the art of soft life and showing class — in their own regal way. 👑 Royal Flexing, the Ancient Way In ancient Benin, class wasn’t about who wore Gucci or drove the latest Mercedes. It…