Featured Story

The Missing Aare Crown of Ipetumodu

A cloud of uncertainty hangs over Ipetumodu in Osun State, where a controversy has shaken both palace and people.
  • Monarq Stories, New on Monarq
The Aare Crown

Explore Other Stories

Man spreading freshly dyed cloth on the floor with the pits all around.

The Hidden Origin of Luxury: How Kano’s Ancient Dye Pits Clothe the World

For centuries, the global gold standard for high-end craft has been “Morocco Leather.” Renowned for its buttery softness, incredible durability, and deep, saturated hues,
The benin kingdom and people

Igodomigodo Before Benin: The Kingdom That Pre-Dates Nigeria Itself

Before it was called Benin, the ancient kingdom of Igodomigodo shaped a civilisation far older than Nigeria itself.
Two crowns next to eachother

48 Hours To Back Down? Inside the Alaafin vs Ooni Title Clash

A recent chieftaincy title sparked a rare clash between the Alaafin and the Ooni, raising questions about authority, court involvement, and Yoruba unity.
twins looking at each other smiling

Two Was Once Too Many: Why Twins Were Feared in Old Igbo Land

There was a time when twins were feared in Igboland, seen as a disruption of nature. Today, they are celebrated, a transformation generations in the making.
hands lifting plate filled with kolanut

Before Any Word Is Spoken, the Kola Must Speak

In Igbo gatherings, words never come first, peace does. The kola nut is offered, blessed, shared, and allowed to speak on behalf of everyone present.
Oyo-empire-scaled

In Oyo, Even the King Could Be Forced to Die

In the old Oyo Empire, the king ruled with power, but could be forced to die if he failed his people. Here’s how authority was controlled.
emirs-palace-kano-city

The Palace of Kano: Nigeria’s Oldest Throne Still Standing

For over 500 years, the Emir’s Palace in Kano has remained a living throne; where tradition, power, and memory still walk the same corridors.
People of culture

Proverbs That Changed Our Lives: Young Nigerians Share Wisdom From Home

We asked young Nigerians to share the proverbs that changed their lives—from patience and hidden struggles to hard lessons no one warns you about.

The Alaafin and the Forbidden Sango Shrine

The Alaafin undergoes ancient rites, including a strict ban from ever returning to the Sango shrine once crowned. A tradition older than most kingdoms.
Load More

Sign up for our
newsletters

Get the latest from The Monarq — exclusive interviews, festival features, and the stories that keep our heritage alive.
Monarq Segments
Monarq
Links
Company
Youtube Linkedin-in Facebook-f Twitter
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Cookies
SEGMENTS
FEATURED STORIES
Why is Kola broken
Read More
Why Kola is Broken before a Meeting
Read More
What Are the Odds of You Getting Flogged by a Masquerade
Read More