Domestic upheaval in colonial Ikaleland of Southwestern Nigeria

Abstract

This historical research explores the transformative journey of the Ikale people in Southwestern Nigeria, with a focus of the Ikale people in Southwestern Nigeria, with a focus on the impact of colonialism and Western education. The study examines changes in Ikale administration and societal norms, including adaptations in traditional gender roles. Ikale women's involvement in politics during the first and second republics is also examined, revealing their marginalization. The study argues that the Ikale experience reflects the broader narrative of change and adaptation within Nigerian society during this period.