Gbonka was a title given to brave warriors among the early Yorubas. Whoever was the Gbonka played a role in warfare. In fact, if a Gbonka should die during a war, another one would be appointed. So, unlike what you read growing up, Gbonka was not the name of a person, rather, it was a… Continue reading Pharmacy Among The Early Yorubas
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A Tale of Two Maces
As soon as I sat down to write about the Maces, my attention was drawn to this article published by a Nigerian newspaper. If you want a background on how the mace has been adapted for different purposes in Nigerian politics, please read here. What is the Mace? It is the symbol of parliamentary authority.… Continue reading A Tale of Two Maces
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