The Creativity Site

 By Victor Olubiye Michael Babatunde Olatunji was a groundbreaking Nigerian percussionist who played a vital role in bringing African music to the global stage.  Born in Ajido, near Badagry in Lagos State, Nigeria, in 1927, Olatunji moved to the United States in 1950 after receiving a Rotary International scholarship to attend Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. He later continued his studies at New York University. In 1959, Olatunji released his debut album, Drums of Passion, under Columbia Records. This album was revolutionary—it was one of the first to introduce traditional African drumming and rhythms to Western audiences in a commercially successful format. It blended Yoruba chants with complex polyrhythms and quickly became a sensation, selling over five million copies. The album’s opening track, "Jin-go-lo-ba," became especially popular and was later covered by several artists, most notably by Latin rock legend Carlos Santana, who reimagined it as “Jingo” on his 196...

 By Victor Olubiye Professor Adenike Oyinlola Osofisan stands as a towering figure in the world of technology and academia, having made groundbreaking strides as a pioneer for women in Computer Science in Nigeria and across Africa. Her career is marked by a series of historic firsts and an unwavering commitment to education, research, and the advancement of information technology. In 1989, Professor Osofisan made history as the first Nigerian woman to earn a Ph.D. in Computer Science, breaking through a field traditionally dominated by men. This monumental achievement not only cemented her place in the annals of Nigerian academia but also inspired a new generation of women to pursue careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Her pioneering path did not stop there. In 2006, she again made headlines by becoming the first woman in Africa to attain the rank of Professor in Computer Science. This achievement was not just a personal victory but a continental mil...