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1891 - 1946 / Nigeria

Herbert Macaulay

The man who organised early nationalism in Nigeria

Herbert Macaulay turned Lagos grievances over land, taxes and colonial power into organised political action. Through court battles, newspapers and Nigeria’s first modern political party, he helped build tools later generations used to demand self-rule.

Herbert Macaulay

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01A Son of Colonial Lagos3 min
02Land, Taxes and Loud Voices3 min
03The Politics That Outlived Him3 min

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