In this episode, the history of the Fulani is explored. It traces the story of the nomadic peoples from their place of origin to Nigeria. And these nomadic peoples had splintered into the marauding hordes and the aristocratic groups seen across West Africa, but particularly Nigeria. How did the...

With more than 40, 000 dead, Boko Haram insurgency which has ravaged the northeast corner of Nigeria. In this episode, Bornu's history is explored. A ravaged region might as well have been home to a wealthy dynasty and an influencial empire that lasted longer than any other empire in world history.

In trying to understand the socio-political dichotomies of Nigeria's North and South, the political history and cultural evolution of the country must be studied from the earliest times. In this episode, I am tracing the history of the north side of the country from antiquity. It lays a...