African Cities Timeline
Discover the rich history and development of African cities from ancient settlements to modern metropolises
Ife
Nigeria Osun
Location
7.47, 4.57Historic city, center of Yoruba culture and mythology.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Benin City
Nigeria Edo
Location
6.33, 5.60Historic city, center of Edo culture and bronze art.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Kano
Nigeria Kano
Location
12.00, 8.59Historic city, center of Hausa culture and Islamic learning.
Economic Role
Commercial center, cultural heritage, regional trade, local commerce.
Katsina
Nigeria Katsina
Location
12.98, 7.60Historic city, center of Hausa culture and Islamic learning.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, educational center, regional trade, local commerce.
Oyo
Nigeria Oyo
Location
7.85, 3.93Historic city, center of Oyo Empire and Yoruba culture.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Ilorin
Nigeria Kwara
Location
8.50, 4.55Historic city, center of Yoruba culture and Islamic learning.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, educational center, regional trade, local commerce.
Zaria
Nigeria Kaduna
Location
11.07, 7.70Historic city, center of Hausa culture and Islamic learning.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, educational center, regional trade, local commerce.
Onitsha
Nigeria Anambra
Location
6.17, 6.78Commercial city, center of trade and local culture.
Economic Role
Commercial center, regional trade, local commerce, cultural hub.
Ogbomoso
Nigeria Oyo
Location
8.13, 4.25Historic city, center of Yoruba culture and local administration.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, administrative center, regional trade, local commerce.
Sokoto
Nigeria Sokoto
Location
13.07, 5.23Historic city, center of Islamic culture and learning.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, educational center, regional trade, local commerce.
Ibadan
Nigeria Oyo
Location
7.38, 3.95Historic city, center of Yoruba culture and education.
Economic Role
Educational center, cultural heritage, regional trade, local commerce.
Abeokuta
Nigeria Ogun
Location
7.15, 3.35Historic city, center of Yoruba culture and local administration.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, administrative center, regional trade, local commerce.
Lokoja
Nigeria Kogi
Location
7.80, 6.73Historic city, center of colonial heritage and local culture.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, regional trade, local commerce.
Calabar
Nigeria Cross River
Location
4.95, 8.32Historic city, center of colonial heritage and local culture.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, tourism hub, regional commerce, local trade.
Ado-Ekiti
Nigeria Ekiti
Location
7.62, 5.22Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Akure
Nigeria Ondo
Location
7.25, 5.20Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Asaba
Nigeria Delta
Location
6.20, 6.73Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Awka
Nigeria Anambra
Location
6.22, 7.07Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Bauchi
Nigeria Bauchi
Location
10.32, 9.83Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.
Ijebu-Ode
Nigeria Ogun
Location
6.82, 3.92Historic city, center of Yoruba culture and local administration.
Economic Role
Cultural heritage, administrative center, regional trade, local commerce.
Ikot Ekpene
Nigeria Akwa Ibom
Location
5.18, 7.72Administrative center, known for local culture and agriculture.
Economic Role
Administrative center, agricultural processing, regional trade, local commerce.