Conversations with The Facade Nigeria

Building on the previous episode of the "People" series, where we explored the lives of historic figures, this episode takes it a step further by chronicling the life of Celia Jibowu, née Alakija, and the wife of Olumuyiwa Jibowu, who passed away on the 30th of August, 1945 at Warri, and was interred at the Old Ikoyi Cemetery. We also take you through the elegant wedding of Jameson Townsend Pearse...

Welcome back to Conversations with The Facade Nigeria! We’re excited to return with our People Series, featuring an intriguing lineup. In today's episode, we’ll be chronicling the wedding of Samuel Herbert Pearse and Cassandra Lydia Decker, the daughter of renowned photographer John P. Decker. We'll also delve into the life of Charles Andrew Gollmer of the Church Missionary Society, father of C. H...

In this episode, we journey back to the 1930s, recounting the christening ceremonies of Olubunmi O. Aderemi, daughter of R. Wilfred and Oluremi Adedayo, and Abiodun Abiose and Olakunbi Oluwakemi, children of A. Ajibade, held at St. Peter’s Church Faji and UAM Church, respectively. We also cover the tragic death of Michael Gibson Nweke of Aba, who passed away suddenly at his residence the day after...

In this episode of *People*, we explore the fascinating life of Dandeson Coates Crowther, son of Samuel Ajayi Crowther, along with the Seventh Anniversary of the Ancient Order of Foresters Friendly Society in 1897. We also highlight the wedding of Joseph Babalola and Augusta Lawani, which took place at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Ebute Metta, on December 30, 1937. Guests included Paul Cardoso, G....

In this episode of *People*, we reflect on the graceful lives of Elfrida Esther Thomas, Hannah Willoughby, and others. Elfrida Thomas, the 24-year-old daughter of Rev. James Bright and Esther Bernice Thomas, passed away at Gbologun (or Igbologun) and was laid to rest at Ikoyi Cemetery. Hannah Willoughby, the eldest daughter of Thomas Puddicombe, arrived in Badagry in 1850 but relocated to Lagos in...

The *People* series is back! In this episode, we explore wedding ceremonies from Lagos, Ibadan, and Freetown, Sierra Leone, held in 1896, 1897, and 1898. We dive into the details of the ceremonies, including the attire worn by the brides, bridesmaids, and pages. As was customary with society weddings, gifts were plentiful. We provide a breakdown of the gifts received by James Jonathan and Rhoda Th...

On the 17th of March, 1941, Sir Bernard Henry Bourdillon addressed the Legislative Council in Lagos, Nigeria as regards the progress of the Colony as well as estimates for the years 1942, 1941, and 1940 and an update on war efforts from Nigeria. Sir Bernard Bourdillon also mentioned to the council that all efforts to make Nigeria self-supporting made useful progress, as produces like Sugar, Ground...

On the 17th of March, 1941, Sir Bernard Henry Bourdillon addressed the Legislative Council in Lagos, Nigeria as regards the progress of the Colony as well as estimates for the years 1942, 1941, and 1940 and an update on war efforts from Nigeria. Sir Bernard Bourdillon also mentioned to the council that the departments of Marine and Ports were merged most importantly to cut costs as the war was hav...

Legislative Council Series In this new series, we are looking at proceedings of meetings of the Legislative Council as concerns Lagos Colony and Nigeria. Part of these episodes will include ordinances, proclamations, bye-laws; and meetings of the Board of Education, Municipal Board of Health &c. This episode looks at the proceedings of the 9th and 14th of Oct...

In this episode of the new Legislative Council series, we take on the ordinances that were passed in the Legislative Council of the Colony of Lagos under Frederick Evans (Acting Administrator) and Cornelius Alfred Moloney (Governor). The Ordinances include the Education Ordinance, Constabulary of the Colony of Lagos, Preservation of Fire in the Town of Lagos, Doombuyah and Beah Jack Detention &amp...

Legislative Council Series. In this new series, we are looking at proceedings of meetings of the Legislative Council as concerns Lagos Colony and Nigeria. Part of these episodes will include ordinances, proclamations, bye-laws; and meetings of the Board of Education, Municipal Board of Health &c. This episode looks at the proceedings of the 15th of June and 2...

In this third episode, we cover weddings from 1941 and 1942. Please rate our podcast 5 stars on your preferred listening platform! Instagram: @thefacadenigeria Twitter: @FacadeNigeria TikTok: @thefacadenigeria

In this episode of the new series, we’re chronicling five interesting weddings in the years 1896 and 1938. Kindly rate our podcast 5 🌟 on your respective listening platforms. Instagram: @thefacadenigeria Twitter: @FacadeNigeria TikTok: @thefacadenigeria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At *The Facade Nigeria*, one of our goals is to shine a light on individuals from Colonial Lagos. In October 2021, we launched a series on Instagram (instagram.com/thefacadenigeria) focused on Memorials. This series captured the sorrowful, yet sometimes hopeful, words of family members remembering loved ones who had passed, with the hope of resurrection. In this new series, we are diving deeper in...

Episode "Eleven" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated April 15, 1921. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Day celebrations from across three cities in Nigeria. The events at Warri, on the 21st October 1915 featured a Grand Regatta and seven Races; at Lagos Lagos which was held at the Racecourse on the 21st October, 1915 as well as a Grand Concert at the Glover Hall in the evening at Nine o'clock and Abeokuta; which was held at the Racecourse, Abeokuta and the Ake Court Hall on Thursday, the 21st o...

Episode "Thirty-Two" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated October 7 - 28, 1921. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Grand Wedding of Miss Gertrude Ọlájùmọ̀kẹ́ Ẹdun & Mr. Ọláyímiká / Oláyínká on the 11th of October, 1921 which was solemnized at the Wesleyan Trinity Chapel, Tinubu Square, attended by a large crowd of people across the Colony including Henry & Mrs. Carr, Hon. Kitoyi, Mrs. & Miss Ajasa, Dr. O. & Mrs. Obasa, S. J. Sawyerr Esq. &c. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Obituary details of Ven. Archdeacon N. Johnson of Saint Paul's Breadfruit Church and Emily B. Wood, the widow (at the time) of Rev. J. B. Wood of Ake, Abeokuta. Nathaniel Johnson exchanged mortality for immortality on the 15th of August, while Emily B. Wood on the 24th of September, both 1921. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode "Thirty-One" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated September 2 - 30, 1921. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode "Thirty" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated August 26, 1921. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode "Twenty-Nine" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated August 19, 1921. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode "Twenty-Eight" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated August 12, 1921. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode "Twenty-Seven" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated August 5, 1921. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode "Twenty-Six" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated July 29, 1921. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.