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In 1987, Janet Adegoke made history as the first Black African woman to serve as a mayor in London. As mayor in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, she built a reputation for empathy and community work, supporting causes ranging from sickle cell advocacy to mental health and welfare for the elderly. She was also a founding member of the Africa Link, an initiative created to support Africans in Britain facing loneliness, depression, and social isolation. Colleagues described her as warm but firm, a leader who commanded respect and used her office to bring people together across communities. Less than five months into her tenure, Adegoke died at 47 after a period of illness, cutting short a public service career many believed still had far to go. Her death drew a large, emotional response, with tributes pouring in from across the communities she served.

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53 years ago, Woman’s World magazine asked nine Nigerian women to describe their ideal man and settle a question: fat men or slim men?

In 1977, a Nigerian in Kano complained about the recklessness of taxi drivers on the road.

53 years ago, Woman’s World magazine asked nine Nigerian women to describe their ideal man and settle a question: fat men or slim men?

In 1987, Janet Adegoke made history as the first Black African woman to serve as a mayor in London. As mayor in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, she built a reputation for empathy and community work, supporting causes ranging from sickle cell advocacy to mental health and welfare for the elderly. She was also a founding member of the Africa Link, an initiative created to support Africans in Britain facing loneliness, depression, and social isolation. Colleagues described her as warm but firm, a leader who commanded respect and used her office to bring people together across communities. Less than five months into her tenure, Adegoke died at 47 after a period of illness, cutting short a public service career many believed still had far to go. Her death drew a large, emotional response, with tributes pouring in from across the communities she served.

In 1965, Lagos witnessed what was described as a “unique marriage.” 73-year-old N. A. Sholade married 63-year-old Loretta Braithwaite at the Holy Cross Cathedral Lagos before over 300 guests. The ceremony, officiated by Reverend Father M. Castello, saw Loretta, widowed for about three decades, given away by businessman Mobolaji Bank-Anthony. Sholade himself had lost his wife earlier that year. The celebration later continued at Bank-Anthony’s residence in Ikoyi. Source: Daily Times