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 and Elsie Savage at Saint Paul's Breadfruit Church on Davies Street. To conclude, we offer an insight into the life of Cornelius Josephus Porter.Our goal with the "People" series is to document the stories of various individuals, including those who are often overlooked, and share their life journeys with you.Don't forget to share our podcast and give us a 5-star rating!Follow us on social media:Instagram and Threads: @thefacadenigeria Twitter: @FacadeNigeria TikTok: @thefacadenigeria

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. V. Gollmer, and explore the story of Jane Beckley, mother of Jane Williams, wife of Isaac Benjamin Williams of Raymond House, and Matilda Beckley.Don't forget to rate us 5

In this episode, we venture into the 1930s, giving an account of the christening ceremony of Olubunmi O. Aderemi, daughter of R. Wilfred and Oluremi Adedayo, and Abiodun Abiose and Olakunbi Oluwakemi, children of A. Ajibade, at the St. Peter's Church Faji and UAM Church respectively.We chronicle the death of Michael Gibson Nweke of Aba, who met his untimely death at his Aba residence, a day after his family travelled for Christmas.We give an account of the fancy wedding at the First Baptist Church, Oke-Isokun, Oyo between Janet Kehinde Okanlawon, formerly of the Baptist Girls' School, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta and Emanuel Olalekan Sholeye, of the Owu Baptist School.Kindly rate our podcast 5

In this episode of People, we chronicle the interesting lives of Dandeson Coates Crowther (son of Samuel Ajayi Crowther), and the Seventh Anniversary of the Ancient Order of Foresters Friendly Society (1897) &c.We look at the wedding of Joseph Babalola and Augusta Lawani which took place at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Ebute Metta on the 30th of December, 1937 with guests including Paul Cardoso, G. S. Thompson &c.Also chronicled is the Rev. Eugene Samuel Willougbhy, who is buried at Ikoyi Cemetery. He was the son of Isaac H. and Hannah Willoughby (the latter whom we chronicled her life on earth in the last episode of People, Part V), and was a C. M. S. Missioner. He died on the 24th of April, 1896, aged 42 years.Don't forget to share our podcast with someone you think would love it.Kindly rate our podcast 5

In this episode of People, we look into the graceful lives of Elfrida Esther Thomas, Hannah Willoughby &cElfrida Thomas was the 24 year old daughter of Rev. James Bright and Esther Bernice Thomas who died at Gbologun (or Igbologun) and was interred at Ikoyi Cemetery.Hannah Willoughby was the eldest daughter of Thomas Puddicombe. Hannah came to Badagry in 1850 but resettled in Lagos in 1851 around the Bombardment of Lagos. Her illness started in 1879 which she finally succumbed to in 1883, leaving behind her husband and four sons.Don't forget to share our podcast with someone you think would love it.Kindly rate our podcast 5

People series is back!!In this episode, we're chronicling wedding ceremonies from Lagos, Ibadan; and Freetown, Sierra Leone.The weddings took place in 1896, 1897and 1898.We delved into the proceedings of the weddings as well as details of the brides, bridesmaids and pages outfits for the events.With society weddings as chronicled, gifts were usually in surplus and we give a breakdown of gifts given to James Jonathan and Rhoda Thomas; vacations followed for the couples and we talk about the choice location for Lagos honeymooners.Don't forget to share our podcast with someone you think would love it.Kindly rate our podcast 5

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, Groundnuts, Tin, Cocoa, Starch, etc. saw increased production and some industries could export a certain percentage of some of these products to other West African Colonies like the Gambia, Gold Coast and Sierra Leone.There was also an increase in activities in the Public Works Department while the Education Department saw a reduction in European schoolmasters or tutors and were left with exceptional African tutors who stepped into the role of these absent staff and kept the high standard of education. The war on the other hand didn't affect the newly constituted Labour Inspectorate. The war also resulted in the creation of the Information Office which served as a Public Relations Office alongside the public press, including providing the public with information on activities by the Government as well as regular war news.In his final note, Sir Bernard Henry Bourdillon spoke of his meeting with General Charles de Gaulle, General de Larminat, and Colonel Leclerc, as well as other adherents to General de Gaulle in Lagos and his appreciation of the United States of America's material aid.In this episode, we conclude the lengthy speech given by the Governor General.Let us know if you have any questions, comments or suggestions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 having adverse negative effects in certain areas affecting Nigeria. Another department affected by the ongoing war at that point was the Railway Department, which was in fact incapable of meeting its very high capital charges and at in making full contributions to the Renewals Fund. Contributions to the war efforts from the North were heavy and traditional rulers always gave a percentage from their salary and taxation had been exceptionally prompt.In this episode, we delve into the lengthy speech given by the Governor himself which we broke into two parts.Let us know if you have any questions, comments or suggestions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Legislative Council SeriesIn 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 October, 1893 held at Government House, Lagos which includes attendance of H. E. The Acting Governor, Sir George Chardin Denton, K. C. M. G., C.B.; His Honor the Acting Chief Justice, E. H. Richards, Hons. Charles Joseph George, Rev. James Johnson; Treasurer H. M. B. Griffith, T. Welsh &c. Discussions included John Augustus Otonba Payne's Almanack and distribution amongst members, Rev. James Johnson's remarks on the Constabulary, Estimates for 1904, creation of the new post: Surveyor of Crown Lands which Herbert Macaulay was to occupy upon return from qualifying as a Civil Engineer in England and his annual fee, Inspector of Schools office rent &c. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 &c.We are also taking you through the details of the Education Ordinance and giving a proper breakdown of the Rules of the Board of Education that guided schools in Lagos Colony. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Legislative Council SeriesIn 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 25th June, 1888 held at Government House, Lagos which includes attendance H. E. The Governor, Sir Alfred Moloney, C. M. G.; His Honor the Colonial Secretary, Captain Denton, Hons. Mr. Justice Richards, Acting Judge; Oliver Smith, M. A., B. L., Queen's Advocate; E. G. Woolhouse, Collector and Treasurer; Rev. James Johnson; and Charles Joseph George &c. Papers laid includeSupplementary Estimates, Confirmation of Ordinance No. 1 of 1888, Allowance of Pension to Prince Oyekan agreed by the Right. Hon. the Secretary of State; the supplementary Supply Bill, Stamp Duty Bill etc. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this third episode we take on weddings from 1941 & 1942 respectively.

In this episode of the new series, we're chronicling five interesting weddings in the years 1896 and 1938.

At The Facade Nigeria, one of our aims is to highlight individuals from Colonial Lagos and on our Instagram (instagram.com/thefacadenigeria) we took on a series in October 2021 on Memorials which highlighted sorrowful yet sometimes joyful in the hope of resurrection, words by family members in remembrance of their loved ones that had departed this life. In this new series, we are exploring more individuals and also giving a background to their life on earth and as people of Colonial Lagos. In this episode, we ventured on the lives of Anna Sophia Williams, Emily Blaize, Cornelius Bartholomew Moore, Richard Zacchaeus Bailey, G. J. Cole & Daniel Akitoye. Don't forget to share our podcast with family and friends :). See you on our next episode!

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 of October, 1915.

Episode "Thirty-Two" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated October 7 - 28, 1921.

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.

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.

Episode "Thirty-One" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated September 2 - 30, 1921.

Episode "Thirty" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated August 26, 1921.

Episode "Twenty-Nine" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated August 19, 1921.

Episode "Twenty-Eight" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated August 12, 1921.

Episode "Twenty-Seven" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated August 5, 1921.

Episode "Twenty-Six" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated July 29, 1921.

Episode "Twenty-Five" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated July 22, 1921.

Episode "Twenty-Four" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated July 15, 1921.

Episode "Twenty-Three" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated July 8, 1921.

Episode "Twenty-Three" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated July 8, 1921.

The consecration of the Shitta-Bey Mosque took place on the 5th of July, 1894 in the presence of Sir. Gilbert T. Carter, the Governor; Mr. John Augustus Otonba Payne, Mr. J. S. Adelabu Leigh, Mr. Richard Beale Blaize of R. B. Blaize Stores, Marina; Oba Oyekan I, Captain J. P. L. Davies of Wood House, Broad Street; and Edward Wilmot Blyden amongst other individuals.

Episode "Twenty-Two" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated July 1, 1921.

Episode "Twenty-One" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated June 24, 1921.

Episode "Twenty" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated June 17, 1921.

Episode "Nineteen" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated June 10, 1921.

Episode "Eighteen" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated June 3, 1921.

Episode "Seventeen" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated May 27, 1921.

Episode "Sixteen" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated May 20, 1921.

Meeting held at the Town Hall, Glover Memorial Hall in regards to maintaining peace in the Town of Lagos in case of emergency as a result of the breakout of the First World War.

Details of Adverts of "Our Day" celebrations in 1917.

Episode "Fifteen" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated May 13, 1921.

On the 24th of June, 1907, at 5 o'clock, the Brothers of St. John's Lodge held its high Festival at their Masonic Hall on Bamgbose Street when Hon. Samuel Herbert Pearse of Elephant House, Oke Olowogbowo was installed as W. M., Worshipful Master by a Board of installed Masters composed of members of the four Freemason Lodges in Lagos.

Episode "Fourteen" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated May 6, 1921.

Recap of Weekly News for April 1921

Episode "Thirteen" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated April 29, 1921.

Obituary on Captain J. P. L. Davies, as popularly known, which death occured on Sunday evening the 29th April, 1906 at his Wood House residence on Broad Street.

Obituary on Mohammed Shitta-Bey, one of the most respected leaders of the Mohammedan Community in Lagos.

Episode "Twelve" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated April 22. 1921.

Empire Day event hosted by Herbert Macaulay C. E. of Kirsten Hall at the Glover Memorial Hall, Customs Street. He invited a total of 150 guests and 140 were present at the hall decorated by Mrs. J. A. Otonba Payne under the supervision of Herbert Macaulay while the hostess was Mrs. P. M. de Sant Anna, niece of Herbert Macaulay. The Police Band was in attendance and rendered Dance Music and gave lively selections. Noteworthy is that there was a list of twenty dances which included one Gallop, a Cake Walk, five Waltzes, a Brazilian Quadrille etc. Mr. J. Henry Stanley Robbin, the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court acted as the Master of Ceremonies. Some of the guests present were: Joshua Bagan Benjamin, Rowland Benjamin, Prince Ademola (later Alake of Ake, Abeokuta), Dr. Obasa, W. T. G. Lawson, Mrs. Jane Wright, Mrs. Stella Coker, Miss Benjamin, Miss Nancy Johnson, Mr. Eric O. Moore, Kitoye Ajasa, N. W. Holm, Mesdames Z. A. Williams, Sophia Sago, Elizabeth Efunlayo, Seraphina Campos, Comfort Garber, C. Bright Davies, E. S. Willoughby amongst others.

Episode "Eleven" of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated April 15, 1921.

This is the tenth episode of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated April 8, 1921.

This is the ninth episode of this new Podcast project by The Facade Nigeria highlighting weekly news from The Nigerian Pioneer dated April 1, 1921.

Recap of Weekly News for March 1921