Historical figures in University of Ibadan
The atlas holds 3 people and 4 moments here, from 1948 to 1984. The most recorded lives are Chinua Achebe, Malcolm X and Sani Abacha. Across the Cold War and the Space Age.
Notable people
Chinua Achebe
from 1948 to 1961
2 moments here
Nigerian novelist, poet, critic, editor, educator, and Biafran representative whose life moved between southeastern Nigeria, Lagos, East Africa,…
Malcolm X
in 1964
1 moment here
Malcolm X, born Malcolm Little and later known as el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz, was an American Muslim minister, Black nationalist leader, and…
Sani Abacha
in 1984
1 moment here
Nigerian army officer and military ruler. Born and raised in Kano, he trained in Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and the United States; rose through…
Moments
- 1948 University College student Chinua Achebe
- 1961 Marriage ceremony Chinua Achebe
- 1964 Speech at the University of Ibadan Malcolm X
- 1984 General Officer Commanding, 2nd Mechanised Division Sani Abacha