historical figures in Nigeria or Lagos.

Culture

Candido Da Rocha: Nigeria’s Trailblazing Millionaire from Ilesha

Candido Da Rocha, known as Nigeria’s first millionaire, was not only a prosperous businessman but also a notable figure with a compelling backstory as a slave returnee from Brazil. Born in the Bahia region to Joao Esan da Rocha, who was captured as a slave at the age of ten, and Angelica Josephina da Rocha, […]