Editor's note: Nigeria has many cultural sites and sights which are not given the publicity or attention they deserve, such that even a Nigerian remains unaware of them. Legit.ng contributor Pelu Awofeso gives us a peek at 11 museums which have largely gone unnoticed.
I visited a museum for the first time in 1998; to date, I have been in and out of 20, a few of them more than once. The National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) manages 40+ museums nationwide, and there is possibly double that number of museums managed by individuals, groups, local and state governments, so you have an idea the variety that exists.
Popular UFC star Kamaru Usman recently joined fans on his Instagram page for an interesting live sessionMidway into the live session, the sportsman and his adorable daughter were seen busting dance moves to Portable’s Zazu songThe video racked different reactions from many in the online community with some noting that the song is going even more viralEven though he has been jumping from one drama to another, rising sensation Portable seems to be winning more fans with his debut single, Zazu.
Umar Johnson is one man who has shown dedication to the Black Lives Matter campaign. Who is he, and what does he do? Find out more below.
Dr Johnson is arenowned Pan-Africanist whose radical views on being Black have helped him make enemies and friends alike. He has written articles and authored books on Black consciousness. Also, he champions some groups to unite African-American parents in Afrocentric principles. Profile summaryBirth name: Jermaine ShoemakeName change: Umar Rashad Ibn Abdullah-Johnson, Umar Ifatunde JohnsonPopularly known as: Dr Umar Johnson, Prince of Pan-Africanism Date of birth: 21st of August, 1974Age: 46 years old (as of 2021)Zodiac sign: LeoPlace of birth: Philadelphia, USANationality: AmericanEthnicity: BlackProfession: School psychologistParents: Jamal Abdullah-Johnson and Bernice Elizabeth Abdullah-JohnsonRelationship status: UndisclosedHeight: 6 feet and 3 inchesWeight: 90 kilogramsNet worth: $600,000Read also
Rivers state governor Siminalayi Fubara has told the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) that he had defeated the enemies of the stateThe governor said those who plotted against him were reaping the reward of their ploys and could not sleep with their eyes openThe governor's comment came amid the growing political tension between him and his predecessor, Nyesom WikeSiminalayi Fubara, the governor of Rivers state, has bragged that he has defeated the state's enemies as the political crisis rocking the state takes a new turn.
A young girl with the Instagram handle @callmesalle has wowed many social media users with her lovely voice after singing in a heartwarming videoThe girl shared the video on her Instagram page and many couldn't stop commending her angelic voice that warmed their hearts @callmesalle has further proven that Nigeria is home to a lot of talented individuals waiting to take the world by stormA 17-year-old Nigerian girl has warmed people's hearts on social media with her angelic voice after hopping on a beat and singing beautifully well.