Checkout These Interesting Historical Photos Of Nigeria (Must See)

Before the days of smartphones with cameras, pictures were very precious. Here are some very rare pictures from Nigeria’s history.

1. This beautiful picture of Yoruba women dancing in 1959

Yoruba women dancing. Circa 1959. #historicalnigeria

A post shared by A Look Into The Past (@historicalnigeria) on Oct 26, 2016 at 1:59pm PDT

2. Chief Obafemi Awolowo campaigning in Sokoto in 1959 

1959: Chief Obafemi Awolowo campaigning in Sokoto, Nigeria. photographer. — Eliot Elisofon #historicalnigeria

A post shared by A Look Into The Past (@historicalnigeria) on Sep 25, 2016 at 10:06am PDT

3. Women shopping in Kingsway mall

Women shopping at the Kingsways mall Lagos. 1959 #historicalnigeria Cred: Sara Katz/twitter

A post shared by A Look Into The Past (@historicalnigeria) on Aug 20, 2016 at 7:25am PDT

4. Victor Uwaifo performing in 1966

Sir Victor Uwaifo and his melody maestroes – “akayan ekassa” Victor Uwaifo is a Nigerian musician, writer, sculptor, and musical instrument inventor. He is notably known for singing songs, “Guitar Boy” and “Mami Water” which were a huge hit in 1966. #historicalnigeria

A post shared by A Look Into The Past (@historicalnigeria) on Aug 5, 2016 at 4:31am PDT

5. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Ahmadu Bello & Obafemi Awolowo on Independence day

Nnamdi Azikwe, Obafemi Awolowo and Sir Ahmadu Bello all smiling during Nigeria’s Independence Day. See how happy they are! Men from different tribes United as one #historicalnigeria #the3kages

A post shared by A Look Into The Past (@historicalnigeria) on Jul 1, 2016 at 12:36pm PDT

6. Stephen Keshi during his days in the Super Eagles

The late Stephen Keshi (right) exchanges pennants with Cameroon captain Richard Abega during his playing career, he spent 14 years as the captain of the super eagles, the longest term ever served by a Nigerian player, he won the African nations cup as a coach and as a player with (64) caps. #ripstephenkeshi #historicalnigeria

A post shared by A Look Into The Past (@historicalnigeria) on Jun 8, 2016 at 2:38pm PDT

7. Muhammad Ali in Nigeria

The greatest arrives in Lagos. Eager to shake his hands Nigerians swarm round American World Heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali as he sits atop his car during the drive to the hotel after arriving at the airport in Lagos, Nigeria on June 1, 1964. Ali who is on tour of West Africa, led the crowd in cheering himself as “King of the world” Credit : AP Photos #historicalnigeria #muhammadali

A post shared by A Look Into The Past (@historicalnigeria) on Jun 4, 2016 at 5:05am PDT

8. Onyeka Onwenu performing on stage

Old photo of Onyeka Onwenu performing on stage #historicalnigeria

A post shared by A Look Into The Past (@historicalnigeria) on Apr 24, 2016 at 11:03am PDT

9. The Queen watching Kaduna women pound corn

The Queen watching Kaduna women pound corn. 1956. Tag someone who needs this page in their life #historicalnigeria #kaduna

A post shared by A Look Into The Past (@historicalnigeria) on Apr 14, 2016 at 11:08am PDT

10. Yakubu Gowon and his wife

General Yakubu Gowon and his wife. #historicalnigeria

A post shared by A Look Into The Past (@historicalnigeria) on Mar 20, 2016 at 11:23am PDT

11. Chief Obafemi Awolowo and the Queen

Queen Elizabeth at a garden party with Obafemi Awolowo during the Royal tour of Nigeria Circa 1956. #historicalnigeria

A post shared by A Look Into The Past (@historicalnigeria) on Feb 17, 2016 at 11:45pm PST

12. Nnamdi Azikiwe and Nina Simone

Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe shaking hands with singer Nina Simone while other luncheons look on at the African American Cultural Exchange. Lagos 1961.

A post shared by A Look Into The Past (@historicalnigeria) on Feb 6, 2016 at 11:01pm PST

13. Female police in Sokoto

Female police officers being inspected before patrol. Sokoto 1960. Cred: Ruth Bourne #historicalnigeria

A post shared by A Look Into The Past (@historicalnigeria) on Jan 5, 2016 at 1:12pm PST

14. Village court in Uyo

Village Court, Uyo, 1949: A Colonial District Officers presides aided by his interpreter, clerk and Police Orderly #historicalnigeria

A post shared by A Look Into The Past (@historicalnigeria) on Dec 3, 2015 at 12:23pm PST

15. An Urhobo chief with his wives in 1900

Urhobo chief with his wives and children, Nigeria, Circa 1900. #historicalnigeria

A post shared by A Look Into The Past (@historicalnigeria) on Oct 8, 2015 at 12:40pm PDT