Odemo (or traditional king) of Isara and political activist
Known for
Political activism and King of Isara
Akisanya in his younger daysOdemo Akisanya celebrating his birthday
Samuel Akisanya (1 August 1898 – January 1985) was a Nigerian trade unionist and nationalist based in Lagos, Nigeria during the colonial era, one of the founders of the Nigerian Youth Movement.[1] He was also the Oba of Isara, an office which he held from 1941 until his death. He is today widely regarded as the greatest king in the history of the city.
^Gann, Brian (3 May 2011). "The Nigerian Youth Movement (1934-1951)". BlackPast is dedicated to providing a global audience with reliable and accurate information on the history of African America and of people of African ancestry around the world. We aim to promote greater understanding through this knowledge to generate constructive change in our society. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
SamuelAkisanya (1 August 1898 – January 1985) was a Nigerian trade unionist and nationalist based in Lagos, Nigeria during the colonial era, one of the...
represent Lagos in the legislative council over the candidacy of Oba SamuelAkisanya, who was supported by Nnamdi Azikiwe. He joined the staff of the Daily...
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an Ijo, and SamuelAkisanya, an Ijebu who was supported by Nnamdi Azikiwe. When the executive chose Ikoli as their candidate, both Akisanya and Azikiwe...
the country's first nationalist organization. Although he supported SamuelAkisanya as the NYM candidate for a vacant seat in the Legislative Council in...
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