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Item The Cultural Significance of Kengbe Dance in Ilorin Marriage in the 20th Century(Department of History & International Studies, Faculty of Arts & Humanities, Kogi State University, Anyigba, Kogi State, Nigereia, 2020) Adeshina, LukmanMarriage as religious and social institutions was the only occasion with the most elaborate feast in Ilorin in the 20th century. The 20 th century marriage in Ilorin was full of both cultural and religious activities which usually spread between five and seven days, with its attendant activites. Kengbe dance which was parts of the cultural aspect of marriage in Ilorin was often accompanied with its peculiar songs in Yoruba language but its cultural politics has influenced the different ethnic groups that made up of Ilorin community and this explained why the tunes, the dances and the dresses of the Kengbe dance group were of northern Nigeria outlook. The wolimah marked by the public reading of Quran by the bride/groom was parts of religious activities 3. This paper examines the cultural activities attached to marriage in Ilorin with reference to the significant roles of Kengbe dance in marriage ceremony in Ilorin in the 20th century. It also analyses the stages or places where Kengbe dance took place during marriage as well as the replacement of the cultural aspect of the marriage ceremony with modern innovations. The method of research and information gathering used are secondary source and primary source, mostly interviews with veteran Kengbe dancers and singers, old, young men and women in Ilorin community.Item A Historical Analysis of Road Accidents in Kwara State up to 2010(Published by the College of Humanities, Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria., 2019-07) Onagun, Rasheed; Adeshina, LukmanItem A Historical Appraisal of the Celebration of Ileya ('Id Al-Adha) Festival in Ilorin Emirate in Contemporary Time(Department of History and International Studies, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria., 2019) Suleiman, AbdulRahman Adebayo; Adeshina, LukmanCulture has been described as totality of Man including his religion. However, with the adoption of foreign religions in Nigeria like Islam and Christianity, there is modification of cultural practices. Interference of culture in the practice of religions is noticeable and vice versa. This paper which discusses the practice of Ileya festival in Ilorin focuses on the peculiarities that are visible in the celebration of Ileya festival by Ilorin Emirate people who are known to be ninety-nine per cent Muslims in nature, practice and population. The method adopted were largely interview, participant observation and text analysis. This paper concludes that within the rules and regulations provided by Islam, the Ilorin people use the the occasion and the meat sharing to advance peaceful co-existence and unity among the indigenes and non-indigenes, Muslims and non-Muslims in the Emirate.Item A Historical Appraisal of the Celebration of Ileya ('Id Al-Adha) Festival in Ilorin Emirate in Contemporary Time(Department of History & International Studies, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria, 2019) Suleiman, Abdul-Rahman Adebayo; Adeshina, LukmanCulture has been described as the totality of man including his religion. However, with the adoption of foreign religions in Nigeria like Islam and Christianity, there is modification of cultural practices. Interference of culture in the practice of religions is noticeable and vice versa. This paper which discusses the practice of Ileya festival in Ilorin focuses on the peculiarities that are visible in the celebration of Ileya festival by Ilorin Emirate People who are known to be ninety-nine percent Muslims in nature, practices and population. The methods adopted were largely interview, participant observation and text analysis. This paper concludes that within the rules and regulations provided by Islam, the Ilorin people use the occasion and the meat sharing to advance peaceful co-existence and unity among the indigenes and non-indigenes, Muslims and non muslims in the Emirate.Item Historical Overview of the Socio-Religious Activities During the Month of Ramadan in Ilorin in the 20th Century(Department of History & International Studies, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State, Nigeria, 2021) Adeshina, LukmanRamadan as one of the pillars of Islam played pivotal roles in the socio-religious life of Muslims. It is an interesting culture and way of life of Muslims because of the variety of socio-religious practices that make the month historic. Ilorin being a Muslim stronghold welcomes Ramadan with joyous mood because of the numerous socio-religious activities and the economic impacts of the month on the residents of Ilorin as a whole. Ramadan in Ilorin in the 20 th century was full of activities starting from the preparations for its arrival with the middle-age pupils building symbolic mosques, washing or buying new food serving plates by women. The sighting of the 2 crescent and commencement of Ramadan was announced by the Emir of Ilorin through his servants by beating royal drum and trumpet round the city, signifying the Emir’s authority to start fasting. This paper examines the various socio-religious activities of Muslims in Ilorin during the month of Ramadan in the 20 th century with emphasis on socio-religious activities in the morning, evening and night. It will also examine the economic impacts of Ramadan in Ilorin. The method of research and information gathering used are secondary source and primary source mostly derived from interviews conducted with Islamic clerics, old and young men and women in Ilorin community.Item The Socio-Economic Impact of Trading in Used Household Items (Aganmu/Basiri) at Baboko Market, Ilorin, 1980-2018(Department of History and International Relation, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin., 2019-12) Adeshina, Lukman; Onagun, Rasheed; Suleiman, A. A.Item The Socio-economic Impact of Trading in used Household Items (Aganmu/Basiri) at Baboko Market, Ilorin, 1980-2018(Al-Hikmah Journal of History and International Relations, 2019-12) Adeshina, Lukman; ONAGUN; Suleiman, AbdulRahman AdebayoAs social animal, human beings always find a way out of their economic and financial problems. The sociality of a man can further be examined in terms of societal classification where there are the haves and have-nots, the rich and the poor/needy as well as the educated and the illiterates among others. The class of every individuals in the society determines his tastes as well as what he purchases in the market, i.e. the quality in terms of either new or fairly used products. The class distinction in a society which is recognized by religion and culture, is however, account for the reason why a person in financial needs at times sells some of his properties in order to get money. Therefore, the desire to consume and enjoy a variety of goods and services within people’s income was a prime factor behind the establishment of trade in used items. This paper using largely oral source and available written data, attempts to flaunt the uniqueness of trading in used household items at a section of Baboko market Ilorin in Kwara State, Nigeria. It identified the articles of trade and the medium of buying and selling. It also traces the origin of the trade in Ilorin and its impact on the people of the local community in Ilorin and Kwara State as a whole. The paper concludes that trade in used household items at Baboko market has enhance inter-group relations, and also contributed to the economic development of Ilorin community, Kwara State and the entire nation.