15 Unique Historical Pictures Of Nigeria You Need To See

May 4, 2017 naijalife

Nigeria has a rich history.

Before the days of smartphones with cameras, pictures were very precious. Here are some very rare pictures from Nigeria’s history.

1. This beautiful picture of Yoruba women dancing in 1959

2. Chief Obafemi Awolowo campaigning in Sokoto in 1959

1959: Chief Obafemi Awolowo campaigning in Sokoto, Nigeria. photographer. — Eliot Elisofon

3. Women shopping in Kingsway mall

Women shopping at the Kingsways mall Lagos. 1959

4. Victor Uwaifo performing in 1966

Sir Victor Uwaifo and his melody maestroes – “akayan ekassa”
Victor Uwaifo is a Nigerian musician, writer, sculptor, and musical instrument inventor. He is notably known for singing songs, “Guitar Boy” and “Mami Water” which were a huge hit in 1966.

5. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Ahmadu Bello & Obafemi Awolowo on Independence day

Nnamdi Azikwe, Obafemi Awolowo and Sir Ahmadu Bello all smiling during Nigeria’s Independence Day. See how happy they are! Men from different tribes United as one

6. Stephen Keshi during his days in the Super Eagles

The late Stephen Keshi (right) exchanges pennants with Cameroon captain Richard Abega during his playing career, he spent 14 years as the captain of the super eagles, the longest term ever served by a Nigerian player, he won the African nations cup as a coach and as a player with (64) caps.

7. Muhammad Ali in Nigeria

The greatest arrives in Lagos. Eager to shake his hands Nigerians swarm round American World Heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali as he sits atop his car during the drive to the hotel after arriving at the airport in Lagos, Nigeria on June 1, 1964. Ali who is on tour of West Africa, led the crowd in cheering himself as “King of the world”