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TRIBUTE TO HIS ROYAL MAJESTY, DE WHENO MENU TOYI I, THE AKRAN OF BADAGRY KINGDOM By Anago-Osho James Akeem

De Wheno Menu Toyi I, the late Akran of Badagry Kingdom, was divinely bestowed upon the people of Badagry. I pray that his soul finds eternal peace in the land of his ancestors beyond this earthly realm. He was a kind and compassionate king. My personal encounter with him was like that of a father. He was gentle, attentive, and always willing to listen. He carried the burden of his people with sincerity and made it his duty to seek solutions to their problems. Patience and tolerance defined his reign and his personality. As Brother Bode once remarked, “Anago-Osho, I hope we will find another kind king like De Wheno Menu Toyi I.” He recalled how the Kabiyesi gave him a recommendation while he was seeking admission into Lagos State University, Ojo. Today, that same Brother Bode serves as a senior officer in the Nigeria Immigration Service. He is a living testimony of the king’s far reaching kindness and support. Ambassador Isaac Moses and his wife, Ambassador Nneka Isaac Moses, also shar...
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Rediscovering Nigeria Through Family Travel: A Firsthand Experience and a Call for World-Class Tourism Infrastructure By Anago-Osho J.A

In an era where international travel has become a lifestyle for many African families, I recently had the privilege of hosting a remarkable group of parents and their children on a curated tour across Nigeria. What made this experience particularly noteworthy was not just the journey itself, but the intentional decision behind it. For years, this group has maintained a tradition of annual travel, exploring destinations across Europe, Asia, and different parts of Africa. However, this year, they made a conscious shift and they chose to rediscover Nigeria. This decision reflects a growing trend among well-travelled Africans. There’s an awakening to the value of experiencing and investing in our own cultural and historical landscapes. Family centered tourism is fundamentally different from conventional travel groups. Unlike tours designed for friends, corporate teams, couples, or solo travelers, family tours demand a deeper level of intentionality. They require a balance of safety, educat...
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IF CRISES COMES: WHO STANDS FOR BLACK SOUTH AFRICANS? By Anago-Osho James Akeem

  I offer my sincere prayers for the Black people of South Africa. My concern is profound. If, by any misfortune, tensions escalate into a full-scale race conflict involving various racial and ethnic groups like the British A, Boer descendants, Chinese, Indians, Jews, and Arab South Africans, who will stand firmly in defense of Black South Africans? This question is not raised out of fear alone, but out of historical consciousness and present realities. The truth must be told. Even diplomatic engagement and conflict management have not been sufficiently proactive or effective in addressing the growing tensions within the country. History remains the memory of a people. Any generation that ignores its past risks losing its direction in the future. Many young people today may not fully grasp the sacrifices that were made to dismantle apartheid. The silence or lack of strong, consistent messaging from leadership structures, including the African National Congress (ANC), in condemning ...
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SOUTH AFRICAN BLACKS AT THE CROSS ROADS: XENOPHOBIA AND THE FUTURE OF AFRICAN UNITY By Anago-Osho, James Akeem

   During the dark years of apartheid, Africa stood firmly at the forefront in support of Black South Africans. It was not merely a political stance, it was a moral obligation rooted in shared identity, history, and destiny. Africa rose as one. The struggle against apartheid was never South Africa’s burden alone, it was a continental mission. Today, however, one is compelled to ask difficult questions. What forces are truly behind the growing wave of xenophobia directed at fellow Africans within South Africa? Could this be a post-apartheid strategy, subtle, calculated, and dangerously designed to weaken the bond between Black South Africans and their continental brothers? Could it be an attempt to fragment what was once a united front, thereby leaving future generations vulnerable in the face of potential racial conflict? At times, the nature of these xenophobic actions appears not only troubling but deeply perplexing. They seem senseless on the surface, yet one cannot ignore ...
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NATOP South West Zone Explores Tourism Potentials of Ijede and Egbin in Ikorodu division in Lagos

The Nigeria Association of Tour Operators (NATOP), South West Zone, under the leadership of Amb. Anago-Osho J.A., Vice President, NATOP South West Zone, recently conducted a familiarization (FAM) tour to Ijede historic and Egbin communities within the Ikorodu Division of Lagos State. Precisely on the 12th of February 2026. The tour was carried out in the company of the National President of NATOP, Hajia Bolaji Mustapha, alongside executives and members of the association. The delegation was warmly received by officials of Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), including the Tourism Officer, Mr. Ajiboye Oridami, and Hon. Nurudeen Saka, who represented the Executive Chairman of Ijede LCDA, Mrs. Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba. During the visit, the new Alajede of Ijede Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba Adefarasin Saheed Hassan (Ajanaku II), hosted the tour operators and expressed his readiness to collaborate with NATOP in developing and promoting tourist sites within the kingdom. Similarly,...
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Association Of History, Nature And Culture Tour Guides - Nigeria (AHNACTOURGUIDES)

ASSOCIATION OF HISTORY, NATURE AND CULTURE TOUR GUIDES - NIGERIA (AHNACTOURGUIDES) PROFILE ABOUT AHNACTOURGUIDES The Association of History, Nature And Culture Tour Guides - Nigeria, represents the body of proffessional tourist guides who have engaged themselves in guiding visitors (both local and international) who visit Nigeria with the aim of gathering knowledge and understanding of the people, history, nature, culture and special interest. The association's members are trained professionals.  BACKGROUND Our esteemed association evolved through the encouragement of the COAST PROJECT (The project involved nine African countries) organized by UNIDO, UNEP, UNWTO, in collaboration with Lagos State Government Ministry of Tourism and Inter-governmental Relations and the Lagos State Ministry of Environment, 2009-2014. The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism and Inter-governmental Relations in conjunction with UNIDO, COAST PROJECT, UNEP, UNWTO, GEF, in October 2012, organized the first comp...
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ADEYEMI AGUDA, THE NIGERIAN WHITE MAN AND HIS PROUD ORIGIN By Anago-Osho

In a conversation with Adeyemi, who narrated his experience which is becoming common especially when he returns to Nigeria with his Lithuanian wife and children. He said, “At the Lekki Art and Craft Market, I saw an art work that I liked. I asked for the price and the artist replied, One million Naira”.   “I responded, negotiating for sixty thousand Naira. The artist looked at me and said in pidgin English, “which kind oyinbo man be  dis?”. Eventually  I bought the art work for eighty thousand Naira. Mr Adeyemi spoke Pidgin and Yoruba with antiquitists and artists at the Art and Craft market and everyone was awed. He could be easily taken for a European which he inherited from his English mother. It is an excellent upbringing that his family brought him up in the cultural environment of his ancestors. During his tour to Badagry, accompanied by Gideon, in a customized Korope air conditioned bus by Loving Lagos, at the smoked fish market, Adeyemi spoke in Yoruba as he intro...
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EXPLORING SOCIAL SCIENCE THROUGH TOURISM FOR USEFUL IMPACT By Anago-Osho

The exploration of social science through travel and tours shares insights on human relationships, communal development, and Africa's historical context. This highlights the importance of understanding our shared history, empathy and compassion and collective action against human suffering. " Slave Point of No Return" in Badagry serves as a poignant reminder of humanity's darker past.  The narrative underscores the value of education and awareness, cultural exchange and community development. The approach to insights on human relationship, communal development and Africa's historical context combines social commentary and educational value. If travel and tours are properly harnessed it  can transform the society and redirect orientation positively. By leveraging tourism we can redirect social orientation. The approach can inspire positive change, raise awareness about Nigeria's rich heritage and encourage empathy and understanding. Social Science highlights ...
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Royal College of Defence London Cultural tour of Badagry By Anago-Osho

After visiting Iga Iduganran, the palace of the Oba of Lagos, His Royal Majesty, Oba Rilwan Akiolu (the Eleko of Eko), The Royal College of Defence London, continued the following day to experience a cultural tour of Badagry.  Unknown to them, a cultural reception had been organized in their honour.  The powerful music, a blend of African drums and vocal chants, captivated them. Some spontaneously moved to the beat, while others swayed or simply shook their heads in rhythm.  This showcases their interest in Nigeria's rich heritage.  The cultural reception was a vibrant  welcome.  A short walking tour was created for the group aimed to facilitate interactions with the locals, but the scorching sun's intense heat posed a challenge, especially for the first-time visitors to Nigeria. The harsh weather conditions brought adjustments to the tour itinerary as the group proceeded to the Brazilian Baracoon of Seriki Abass, Mobee Slave relics museum and a mini yacht ...
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FESTAC 77, FELA and the revealation By Wale Ajibade Dr

That festival scared the Western world, and they made sure that it never happened again, and they also made sure that there is no tangible record of it for the contemporary and posterity. This is what Fela knew, and this is what he tried to warn us about. Fela was a member of the board of the FESTAC organizing committee along with famous Nigerian performers like Ogunde and several others, and he, as well as Ogunde, resigned shortly before the festival began on January 15, 1977. There is much speculation about why Fela or Ogunde left, like the article shared said. Fela Kuti was initially part of the FESTAC 77 (held from Jan. 77 to Feb. 77) Planning Committee; however, he clashed with the Chairman (Maj. Gen. I.B. Haruna), who rejected Fela's 9-point program for making FESTAC 77 more meaningful. Following the rejection, Fela announced in July 1976 that he was no longer supporting FESTAC 77, calling it a "huge joke." Nevertheless, the truth is far more sinister. Fela's ni...
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