Books by Oladipo O Olubomehin
The collapse of public intra-city transport system paved way for the rise of motorcycles as means... more The collapse of public intra-city transport system paved way for the rise of motorcycles as means of public
transportation in Nigeria. Popularly referred to as Okada, motorcycles are used for public transportation in most
Nigerian towns and cities. In many places, they have displaced the use of motor cars for public intra-city
transportation. It is patronised by the populace because of the advantages it has over taxis and buses. Its use for
commercial purposes has impacted significantly on the economy and society. Writing from an historical perspective,
this paper discusses the emergence of motorcycles as means of commercial transportation, looks at the nature of
Okada business and its impact on the economy and society. The challenges associated with its use are discussed and
recommendations are given on how to regulate the activities of the Okada riders to make them contribute more
positively to the society.
Cinema business constituted an important aspect of the local economy in Nigeria during the coloni... more Cinema business constituted an important aspect of the local economy in Nigeria during the colonial period. The
business flourished from 1903 when the first film was shown in Lagos through into the 1970s and 80s. Lagos,
being the nerve centre of commercial activities in Nigeria with a cosmopolitan population, had many cinema
houses. Apart from enriching the owners, cinemas provided employment for many people and also served an
important social function. People visited cinemas for relaxation and entertainment purposes. However, the
downturn in the national economy and the emergence of the home video business created a negative effect on
cinema ventures as many of the cinema houses were closed down. This paper is a history of the rise and decline
of cinema ventures in the city of Lagos, Nigeria. It examines the nature of the business as well as the socioeconomic
impact on the society. It tries to unravel the factors that led to the decline of the business and the new
trend in the re-emergence of cinema houses in the country.
Table of content
Contents
Chapter One
The Recruitment and Marketing of Slaves in Ijebu,
c. 150... more Table of content
Contents
Chapter One
The Recruitment and Marketing of Slaves in Ijebu,
c. 1505 - 1892. 1
Chapter Two
The Yoruba Literary Activities of the Ijebu People
during the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. 37
Chapter Three
Bilikisu Sungbo and Her Significance in Ijebu History 55
Chapter Four
Socio-Cultural Significance of Ijebu Fashion. 71
Chapter Five
Quest for Political Autonomy: Remo and Ijebu
Relations, 1892 – 1938. 87
Chapter Six
Sawmilling in Ijebu-Igbo, 1900 - the Present. 119
Chapter Seven
Plantation Agriculture in Ijebuland, 1945 – 2000. 135
Chapter Eight
Women’s Reaction to Colonial Foodstuff Policy:
The Example of Remo Gari Producers,
1940 – 1945. 155
Chapter Nine
Chief A. A. K. Degun – A Technocrat Par Excellence. 175
Chapter Ten
The Life and Times of Timothy Odutayo Kuti
(A.K.A. Abusi Odumare) 193
Chapter Eleven
Vigilante: A Traditional Panacea for a Failed Law Enforcement System 209
Papers by Oladipo O Olubomehin
West Africa Review, 2005
... The United States of America and the 'War' Against HIV/AIDS in Africa. OO O... more ... The United States of America and the 'War' Against HIV/AIDS in Africa. OO Olubomehin, WABalogun. Abstract. ... ISSN: 1525-4488 (online). Editors: Adeleke Adeeko, Nkiru Nzegwu, Tejumola Olaniyan and Olufemi Taiwo; Book Editor: . Published by Africa Resource Center, Inc. ...
Lwati: a journal of contemporary research, 2012
The Nigerian Journal of Economic History, 2001
... Toyin Falola and SA Olanrewaju (eds), Transport Systems in Nigeria (Syracuse: Syracuse Univer... more ... Toyin Falola and SA Olanrewaju (eds), Transport Systems in Nigeria (Syracuse: Syracuse University, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, 1986). ... 2. A recent publication on the economic history of Western Nigeria is OC Adesina and A. Olorunfemi, "The Economy of ...
Journal of History and Diplomatic Studies, 2012
The Yoruba and the Hausa are among the largest, politically active and commercially inclined ethn... more The Yoruba and the Hausa are among the largest, politically active and commercially inclined ethnic groups in Nigeria. While the Hausa live in the north of the country, the Yoruba dwell in the south western part. The trade in cattle and kola nuts brought many Hausa to settle in the Remo-Yoruba town of Sagamu. Over the years, this trade became an avenue for both ethnic groups to develop a cordial and harmonious relationship until the crisis of July 1999 broke out, bringing about a far reaching impact not only on the town of Sagamu but also on the hitherto existing peaceful relationship between the two ethnic groups. Indeed, some of the effects of the conflict have remained till today. This paper is an historical analysis of the Hausa/Yoruba conflict. It examines the causes of the conflict and discusses its character and nature. Unlike previous studies on the subject of conflict and ethnicity, this paper brings out the central importance of culture in the inter-relationship between two ethnic groups in Nigeria. It shows that the failure to respect the culture of one ethnic group by the other was the root cause of the Yoruba/Hausa conflict.
Lagos Historical Review, 2005
... By 1924, there were many lorries owned by indigenous entrepreneurs doing lucrative transport ... more ... By 1924, there were many lorries owned by indigenous entrepreneurs doing lucrative transport business in Ijebu province. Two of the leading transporters in Ijebu province were TimothyAdeola Odutola and Obafemi Awolowo. 22 They ran a fleet of motor ...
African Research Review, 2012
The Yoruba and the Hausas are among the largest, politically active and commercially inclined eth... more The Yoruba and the Hausas are among the largest, politically active and commercially inclined ethnic groups in Nigeria. While the Hausas live in the north of the country, the Yoruba dwell in the south western part. The trade in cattle and kola nut brought many Hausas to settle in the Remo-Yoruba town of Sagamu. Over the years, this trade became an avenue for both ethnic groups to develop a cordial and an harmonious relationship until the conflict of July 1999 which brought about far reaching impact not only on the town of Sagamu but also on the hitherto existing peaceful relationship between the two ethnic groups. Indeed, some of the effects of the conflict have remained till today. This paper attempts a historical analysis of the Hausa/Yoruba conflict. It examines the causes of the conflict and discusses its character and nature. Unlike previous studies on the subject of conflict and ethnicity, this paper brings out the central importance of culture in the interrelationship between two ethnic groups in Nigeria. It shows that the failure to respect the culture of one ethnic group by the other was the root cause of the Yoruba/Hausa conflict.
Lagos Historical Review, 2011
This paper examines the role and impact of road transportation on the economy of southwestern Nig... more This paper examines the role and impact of road transportation on the economy of southwestern Nigeria after World War II. The focus is on how road transportation promoted agriculture and trade. The study of the post World War II period is important because it enables us to examine two crucial elements in the economic history of Nigeria. On the one hand is the pursuit of British colonial economic interests and on the other is the nationalist agenda in the era of transition to self rule. The post World War II period is divided into two phases: the first, from 1945 to 1952, covers the period of British administration of the Western region of Nigeria. During this period, the colonial government used road transportation as a means of pursuing her economic interests in Nigeria. This, of course, had been the pattern of colonial rule since its inauguration in Nigeria at the beginning of the century. The second phase runs from 1952 to independence in 1960. This was the era of the first indigenous government in the Western region. From that date, the history of road transportation in Nigeria took a new turn. Indeed, compared to the pre 1952 era when road transportation was used to further colonial interests, the indigenous government began to take concrete steps to transform the economy of the region and uplift the living conditions of the people. In the pursuit of this, government used road transportation as an instrument to bring about the desired social and economic transformation.
African Affairs, 2005
Nigeria's Defunct Slave Ports was written with the intention of drawing 'attention to s... more Nigeria's Defunct Slave Ports was written with the intention of drawing 'attention to some ancient sites and monuments and related relics of cultural and touristic significance,which had resulted from the . . . operation and development of certain slave ports . . . that were used for the ...
Thought and Practice: A Journal of the Philosophical Association of Kenya, 2011
This paper is a historical analysis of the contributions of music artistes to the idea of develop... more This paper is a historical analysis of the contributions of music artistes to the idea of development in Africa in the period between 1974 and 1987. It seeks to show that concern for the development of the continent was not confined to the intellectual community. Music artistes were not merely interested in entertainment; they also paid attention to the real problems that 50 Olumuyiwa Okuseinde and Oladipo O. Olubomehin confronted the society of their time, thereby sharing in the concern of political thinkers of all ages. The works of three artistes-Sonny Okosun, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti and Bob Marley-are selected for detailed examination, although references are made to other artistes. The study depended on primary and secondary source material. The paper is a contribution to knowledge in the field of African Political Thought.
Muziki, 2018
The Yoruba people of south-western Nigeria are one of the most socially diverse groups on the Afr... more The Yoruba people of south-western Nigeria are one of the most socially diverse groups on the African continent. A major feature that sets them apart from other groups in Nigeria is their accomplishment in the arts and entertainment industry, especially music. Jùjú, fùjì, àpàlà and sákárà music are among the popular genres of music that originated among the Yoruba people. How and when these forms of music emerged in the Nigerian music scene has remained a puzzle to historians. However, it is generally believed that these genres of music originated from popular folk music among the Yoruba people during the colonial era and gradually grew to become popular forms of music in the country after independence in 1960. This paper traces the origin and the significance of Yoruba traditional music in Nigeria as well as its roles in popularising the cultural values and heritage of the Yoruba people at home and in the diaspora. It is argued that music constitutes an important medium through which Yoruba values have been sustained in society in the face of the aggressive cultural imperialism that is fast encroaching the African continent. The methodology used is a purely historical approach involving the analysis of archival materials and oral evidence. Other primary source materials, as well as secondary sources, were also consulted.
Yoruba Studies Review, 2021
This article discusses trade and market activities on the north eastern bank of the Lagos Lagoon.... more This article discusses trade and market activities on the north eastern bank of the Lagos Lagoon. Our particular focus is on the Ijebu lagoon market of Ejinrin. During the period covered by this study, Ejinrin was a meeting point for traders from Lagos and those from southeastern Yoruba hinterland. Traders reportedly attended the market not only from Ijebuland but also from places such as Gbongan, Ile-Ife, Ilesha, Oyo, Ilorin, Okitipupa, Owo, Epe, Orimedu, Atijere and other towns in Yorubaland. Colonial records show that attendance at Ejinrin reached between 20,000 and 26,000 on a market day by the end of the nineteenth century and by 1908, the market was rated as the largest market in the whole of the western provinces of Nigeria. Such was the strategic importance of this market that it supplied Lagos with the bulk of the palm oil shipped overseas during the pre-colonial and colonial periods. Thus, the lagoon market occupied a very important place in the local economy of the Ijebu ...
Ufahamu Journal of the African Activist Association, Apr 1, 2005
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... agree that transportation occupies an important place in the process of economic development ... more ... agree that transportation occupies an important place in the process of economic development (Norton, 1963; Camemark, 1979; Mallon, 1980; Olanrewaju and Falola ... Sanni Abacha as the military head of state, the new ruler attempted to transform himself into a civilian President ...
Canadian Journal of African Studies / Revue Canadienne des Études Africaines, 2004
The collapse of public intra-city transport system paved way for the rise of motorcycles as means... more The collapse of public intra-city transport system paved way for the rise of motorcycles as means of public transportation in Nigeria. Popularly referred to as Okada, motorcycles are used for public transportation in most Nigerian towns and cities. In many places, they have displaced the use of motor cars for public intra-city transportation. It is patronised by the populace because of the advantages it has over taxis and buses. Its use for commercial purposes has impacted significantly on the economy and society. Writing from an historical perspective, this paper discusses the emergence of motorcycles as means of commercial transportation, looks at the nature of Okada business and its impact on the economy and society. The challenges associated with its use are discussed and recommendations are given on how to regulate the activities of the Okada riders to make them contribute more positively to the society.
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Books by Oladipo O Olubomehin
transportation in Nigeria. Popularly referred to as Okada, motorcycles are used for public transportation in most
Nigerian towns and cities. In many places, they have displaced the use of motor cars for public intra-city
transportation. It is patronised by the populace because of the advantages it has over taxis and buses. Its use for
commercial purposes has impacted significantly on the economy and society. Writing from an historical perspective,
this paper discusses the emergence of motorcycles as means of commercial transportation, looks at the nature of
Okada business and its impact on the economy and society. The challenges associated with its use are discussed and
recommendations are given on how to regulate the activities of the Okada riders to make them contribute more
positively to the society.
business flourished from 1903 when the first film was shown in Lagos through into the 1970s and 80s. Lagos,
being the nerve centre of commercial activities in Nigeria with a cosmopolitan population, had many cinema
houses. Apart from enriching the owners, cinemas provided employment for many people and also served an
important social function. People visited cinemas for relaxation and entertainment purposes. However, the
downturn in the national economy and the emergence of the home video business created a negative effect on
cinema ventures as many of the cinema houses were closed down. This paper is a history of the rise and decline
of cinema ventures in the city of Lagos, Nigeria. It examines the nature of the business as well as the socioeconomic
impact on the society. It tries to unravel the factors that led to the decline of the business and the new
trend in the re-emergence of cinema houses in the country.
Contents
Chapter One
The Recruitment and Marketing of Slaves in Ijebu,
c. 1505 - 1892. 1
Chapter Two
The Yoruba Literary Activities of the Ijebu People
during the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. 37
Chapter Three
Bilikisu Sungbo and Her Significance in Ijebu History 55
Chapter Four
Socio-Cultural Significance of Ijebu Fashion. 71
Chapter Five
Quest for Political Autonomy: Remo and Ijebu
Relations, 1892 – 1938. 87
Chapter Six
Sawmilling in Ijebu-Igbo, 1900 - the Present. 119
Chapter Seven
Plantation Agriculture in Ijebuland, 1945 – 2000. 135
Chapter Eight
Women’s Reaction to Colonial Foodstuff Policy:
The Example of Remo Gari Producers,
1940 – 1945. 155
Chapter Nine
Chief A. A. K. Degun – A Technocrat Par Excellence. 175
Chapter Ten
The Life and Times of Timothy Odutayo Kuti
(A.K.A. Abusi Odumare) 193
Chapter Eleven
Vigilante: A Traditional Panacea for a Failed Law Enforcement System 209
Papers by Oladipo O Olubomehin
transportation in Nigeria. Popularly referred to as Okada, motorcycles are used for public transportation in most
Nigerian towns and cities. In many places, they have displaced the use of motor cars for public intra-city
transportation. It is patronised by the populace because of the advantages it has over taxis and buses. Its use for
commercial purposes has impacted significantly on the economy and society. Writing from an historical perspective,
this paper discusses the emergence of motorcycles as means of commercial transportation, looks at the nature of
Okada business and its impact on the economy and society. The challenges associated with its use are discussed and
recommendations are given on how to regulate the activities of the Okada riders to make them contribute more
positively to the society.
business flourished from 1903 when the first film was shown in Lagos through into the 1970s and 80s. Lagos,
being the nerve centre of commercial activities in Nigeria with a cosmopolitan population, had many cinema
houses. Apart from enriching the owners, cinemas provided employment for many people and also served an
important social function. People visited cinemas for relaxation and entertainment purposes. However, the
downturn in the national economy and the emergence of the home video business created a negative effect on
cinema ventures as many of the cinema houses were closed down. This paper is a history of the rise and decline
of cinema ventures in the city of Lagos, Nigeria. It examines the nature of the business as well as the socioeconomic
impact on the society. It tries to unravel the factors that led to the decline of the business and the new
trend in the re-emergence of cinema houses in the country.
Contents
Chapter One
The Recruitment and Marketing of Slaves in Ijebu,
c. 1505 - 1892. 1
Chapter Two
The Yoruba Literary Activities of the Ijebu People
during the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. 37
Chapter Three
Bilikisu Sungbo and Her Significance in Ijebu History 55
Chapter Four
Socio-Cultural Significance of Ijebu Fashion. 71
Chapter Five
Quest for Political Autonomy: Remo and Ijebu
Relations, 1892 – 1938. 87
Chapter Six
Sawmilling in Ijebu-Igbo, 1900 - the Present. 119
Chapter Seven
Plantation Agriculture in Ijebuland, 1945 – 2000. 135
Chapter Eight
Women’s Reaction to Colonial Foodstuff Policy:
The Example of Remo Gari Producers,
1940 – 1945. 155
Chapter Nine
Chief A. A. K. Degun – A Technocrat Par Excellence. 175
Chapter Ten
The Life and Times of Timothy Odutayo Kuti
(A.K.A. Abusi Odumare) 193
Chapter Eleven
Vigilante: A Traditional Panacea for a Failed Law Enforcement System 209