Refresh Documentary Lab

Forgotten Hi(stories) in contemporary newness.

[Refresh Documentary Lab @RefreshDoclab]

OLD SOLDIER AT 108!
On the occasion of the 108th birthday of Chief Layiwola Lakondoro, here is an excerpt from our upcoming feature on his life and experiences.

A WW2 and Nigerian Civil War veteran, he has been a lifelong supporter and Board Chairman of @official3SC.
@tadepen

[The Shabazz Center @ShabazzCenter]

On this day, 56 years ago, Malcolm X was assassinated.
Though painfully short, Brother Malcolm lived a prolific life. His principled and unwavering quest for total liberation in the face of white supremacy continues to animate generations.
His legacy lives on. #MalcolmX

[mayegun awo agbaye @animolenikun]

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[Akin Adeṣọkan @iwalesino]

Wrote this very short obit of LKJ for @africasacountry as a pluripotential gesture, given the "currents" in Nigerian politics.
https://t.co/sVEaXhQdFN

[Refresh Documentary Lab @RefreshDoclab]

"Late Pa Awo, 1909-1987" by young Victor Ehikhamenor,@victorsozaboy. Guardian Newspapers, June ? 1987.
Ehikhamenor who has been described as "undeniably one of Africa’s most innovative contemporary artists", featured in a children's art column 34 years ago.
Happy Birthday, Victor

[Fela Kuti @felakuti]

#voteforfela

https://t.co/iTkxfuW53R

[Osaretin Victor Asemota @asemota]

This is another reason why we are happy. He is a good decent man.

[𝕻𝖎𝖕 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖉𝖗𝖎𝖕💧 @JustCallMeDrip]

RIP grandpa😢

[ÀTẸ́LẸWỌ́ 🖐🏿 @egbeatelewo]

Inú wa dùn púpọ̀ láti gbé ẹ̀bùn ọdọọdún yìí kalẹ fún ìlọsíwájú àti ìdàgbàsókè lítírésọ̀ Yorùbá. Láti mọ̀ sí wájú síi, ẹ kàn sí https://t.co/PelRSUda9E

#Atelewo #yoruba #Yorubabooks #yorubaliterature #Atelewoprize

[Gbénró Adégbolá ن @GbenroAdegbola]

3. Momo Subairu 1891-96, was also known as Oba Momo. Was oba a name or title?
5. Old Sulu Gambari ‘59-‘92, reigned with royal title; Aiyelabowo V. Who were the 4 before him?
6. After him, before current one, was Aliu Baba Agba, ‘92-‘95. Was that a royal title, name or alias? Pls.

[Gbénró Adégbolá ن @GbenroAdegbola]

Just finished reading an interesting essay by Prof. Abiodun Kannike SAN on Ilorin Emirate. Is there any ilorin indigene here, who can kindly help answering few questions I’m curious about?
1. What do the home people call the king? Emir or Oba?
2. What do they call the palace?

[Akin Adeṣọkan @iwalesino]

Strong thread here! Also a consumable summary of Michael Crowder's The Story of Nigeria, for those who can't be bothered with old print.

[ÀTẸ́LẸWỌ́ 🖐🏿 @egbeatelewo]

@RefreshDoclab https://t.co/TwBoCpQ4mT

[Isa Sanusi @roomfa_]

Prominent Igbo Woman trader Mrs Flora Dibiamaka in warm handshake with Late Emir of Kano Ado Bayero, during a visit to the palace, April 12, 1969;

[Ayo of Ibadan @theayoadams]

On this day of my birth, here is my gift to the world. Ajíláàláọ̀ṣọ́– my debut Yorùbá book telling fictional stories from Ibadan. Out now only on E-copy.

Available at: https://t.co/ihBxMRZJi6

Happy birthday to Ayọ̀ Adams Ajíláàláọ̀ṣọ́ 💙

[JALA @JournalAfLit]

Don't forget to join us tomorrow as we re-examine tragedy through the gaze of African literature.

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