FIRST NIGERIAN ENGINEER Olayinka Herbert Samuel Heelas Badmus Macaulay popularly known as Herbert Macaulay (November 14, 1864 – May 7, 1946), was the first licensed civil engineer in Nigeria on December 5, 1893. After earning a degree in civil engineering in England, he returned to Nigeria and worked for the colonial administration. In 1899 MacaulayContinue reading “Herbert Macaulay: the first Civil Engineer in Nigeria”
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The Great Wall of Benin: a priceless heritage in ruins.
The Great Wall of Benin: Most Nigerians are familiar with the Great Wall of China and the Great Pyramids of Giza. Unfortunately, most Nigerian youths have probably never heard about the Great Wall of Benin in present day Edo State, Nigeria. Collectively, this wall had a total length of over 16,000 Kilometers! For reference’ sake,Continue reading “The Great Wall of Benin: a priceless heritage in ruins.”
Aina Onabolu: father of Nigerian modern arts
Aina Onabolu. Have you ever wondered who the father of modern art in Nigeria was? Well your answer would be Aina Onabolu born in 1882 in Ijebu-Ode. He was a pioneering modern art teacher and painter, He played a very important role in the introduction of arts into the curriculum of secondary schools in Nigeria.Continue reading “Aina Onabolu: father of Nigerian modern arts”
Fela Sowande: father of Nigerian contemporary music
Father of Contemporary Music in Nigeria. Olufela Obafunmilayo Sowande popularly known as Fela Sowande was a Nigerian musician and composer. He is considered the father of modern Nigerian Art music as he perhaps is the most internationally known African composer of works in the European classical language or terms. He was born in Abeokuta, NigeriaContinue reading “Fela Sowande: father of Nigerian contemporary music”
The First Storey Building in Nigeria
First Storey building in Nigeria. History has it that the construction of the first storey building in Nigeria began in 1842 which was when the foundation was laid. It was completed in 1845 in Badagry, Lagos Nigeria. The building was said to be constructed by Rev. Henry Townsend of the Church Missionary Society (CMS). ItContinue reading “The First Storey Building in Nigeria”
The Mona Lisa: Leonardo Da Vinci’s legacy
Mona Lisa The Mona Lisa is the famous half-length painting by Leonardo da Vinci. The painting is of a woman Lisa Gherardini the wife of Francesco del Giocondo. The painting has a measurement of 77cm×53cm. It was under production from 1503-1506 and probably even till 1517. This painting is considered an archetypal masterpiece of ItalianContinue reading “The Mona Lisa: Leonardo Da Vinci’s legacy”
Louis Braille: the Blind Genius.
Louis Braille . Louise Braille was one of the exceptional teenagers in history. Born on January 4th 1809 in Coupvray near Paris, Louis Braille became blind at the age of 3 as a result of an accident in his father’s workshop. Despite his condition, young Braille became a notable musician and organist. At the ageContinue reading “Louis Braille: the Blind Genius.”
My Friendship: A poem from the inks of Barnabas
MY FRIENDSHIP My soul chose you,Like the sun chose to light the day with hue.And the moon, the night,Like You, complete my earthly delight. We have become parallels that finally meet,With you here, we form a perfect lasting skit.Life ellipsis expresses the infinity of this bond,With you, our colors makes the rainbows abscond. We choseContinue reading “My Friendship: A poem from the inks of Barnabas”
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