eitsei:
we need history back in our curriculum

Edopesin:
i dnt knw him

Sapiosexuality:
True. An expanded version of history that explains in details what our forefathers did before the colonialists came. About when we ruled the world. From the Moors to the Original black Egyptians who built the Giza and every other mystic symbol today's science is still looking up to.

Homeboiy:
He was a very hood friend of my grandfather

Mc4larin:
Have you ever asked any of your parents for money, especially continuously, and they gave you this reply: “Do you think I’m da Rocha?”

Well, I experienced it and growing up, I never knew the meaning of the statement, until I came across a book a friend gave me, when I stumbled on the name “Candido da Rocha”.

He was a rich man who would, from the balcony of his one-storey building, throw down coins to children who would, in a tangle of bodies and flapping hands, struggle for them. So, I remembered vividly why my parents denies being “a da Rocha” anytime I ask for monies I don’t literally need as a child.

Also known as Nigeria’s first millionaire, he was a rich entrepreneur, businessman, landowner and creditor who owned Water House or Casa d’Agua on Kakawa Street, Lagos Island, Lagos. It was named Water House because it was the first and only house in Lagos in those days to have a borehole and in turn sell water to the residents.

Candido da Rocha, a native of Ilesha, present day, Osun State, was born to the family of Joao Esan da Rocha, who was captured as a slave when he was 10 years old on his way to school in Ilesha. Candido was born in the Bahia region of Brazil. His mother was Angelica Josephina da Rocha. His father returned to Lagos, Nigeria in the 1870’s where he built his wealth and passed it to his son, Candido.
Due to his wealth, his friend, Herbert Macaulay, nominated him as a candidate in one of the elections of the time. And when da Rocha met the electorate, he told them: “I am Candido da Rocha, your candidate into the House. Vote for me if you like. And if you don’t, all well and good.” That statement ended his sojourn in politics as he lost the elections with acquiring just 20 votes.
Indeed, da Rocha was a very modest and generous capitalist.

During the Second World War (1939 - 1945), when the authorities of Kings College were looking for a place to relocate the students in the boarding house – among whom were Tiamiyu Bello-Osagie, who would become one of Nigeria’s most celebrated gynaecologists; Adenekan Ademola, son of Nigeria’s first indigenous Chief Justice, Adetokunbo Ademola; Dapo Aderemi, son of Sir Adesoji Aderemi, the legendary Onni of Ile-Ife – da Rocha volunteered his Bonanza Hotel on Customs Street, Lagos, and did not collect a dime for the period it was used.
Even after the war, when government asked influential Nigerians to contribute to the rehabilitations fund, he made substantial donations and he instructed that the amount should not be disclosed to the public.
Despite his wealth and political clout, no street in Lagos is named after him. Candido da Rocha died in 1959 and his remains lies at the Ikoyi Cemetery


Credits: Ayomide Akinbode

Nice one
Very informative


https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Darocha_Esan.jpg

HenryWilliams:
That picture..
Looks a lot like Pablo Escobar..

Evablizin:
Make brain

Mc4larin:
Have you ever asked any of your parents for money, especially continuously, and they gave you this reply: “Do you think I’m da Rocha?”
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Darocha_Esan.jpg

mjbaba:
OHKKKKKKKK!!!! This is d person my Ma was always refering to as "Da Rosa"

spartan117:
NCAN reporting live from the 1950's via time machine technology
Name: Jao Da Rosa
Region: south west
Roof: brown
Tribe: afonja

MrDandy:


when it comes to setting records, I know it'll surely be an Oduduwa boy #afonjasthegreat

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Mc4larin:
Have you ever asked any of your parents for money, especially continuously, and they gave you this reply: “Do you think I’m da Rocha?”

Well, I experienced it and growing up, I never knew the meaning of the statement, until I came across a book a friend gave me, when I stumbled on the name “Candido da Rocha”.
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Credits: Ayomide Akinbode




https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Darocha_Esan.jpg

lonelydora:
Having borehole in his house as of then showed he lacked confidence in the government and knew they won't provide water for him and the environ.


No bi today Nigeria spoil shaa.

Modsenemy:


These days , if someone gives another ordinary 20k , it would be annouced all over the social media platforms and to crown it all , they will claim to have launched a charity foundation .

I didn't mention names but they are all over Instagram .

Lalasticlala this is more informative than mercy and tonto

HenryWilliams:
That picture..
Looks a lot like Pablo Escobar..

HaneefahRN:
Yoruba's say 'darosa'.
I never knew it was someone's name o, thought it's a Yoruba word for someone that spends anyhow for others