Omu Okwei: The First Woman to Drive a Car in Nigeria and a Queen of Trade

Omu Okwei, called the Merchant Queen of Ossomari, is known as one of Nigeria’s most successful businesswomen. She was the first woman to drive a car in Nigeria and a great trader and leader who changed history. Okwei was born in 1872 in Ugolo, Ossomari, Anambra State. She was a member of a royal family. … Read more

A Glimpse into History: The Story of a Child from Mgbakwu

A photograph of a young girl from Mgbakwu, located in what is now Anambra State, was taken by British government anthropologist Northcote Thomas between 1910 and 1911. This image was part of colonial studies aimed at understanding African societies to facilitate indirect rule, a key strategy in British imperial governance. The photograph, originally black and … Read more

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