@allthingsafrica_: Ladi Kwali: The Woman on the 20 Naira Note 🇳🇬🏺 You’ve probably seen her on the back of the 20 naira note, but how much do you know about the woman behind the image? Ladi Kwali was a renowned Nigerian potter who brought traditional Gwari pottery to the international stage, despite never having received formal schooling. Her work earned her major national honours and an honorary doctorate. Today, her legacy lives on through her art, the pottery centre named after her, and the millions of naira notes carrying her image. Did you know her story? Tell us below 👇🏾 Join the ATA Community for more African history, culture, and conversations. Click the link in bio to be part of the movement. 🖤 Like 💬 Comment 💾 Save 📲 Share #AllThingsAfrica #LadiKwali #Nigeria #NigerianHistory #AfricanHistory
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Tuesday 18 August 2026 10:59:04 GMT
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Queen Unfiltered👸💜 :
love how my fyp has been bringing me stories of great Nigerian women. Thank you for this
2026-08-19 11:50:03
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African Lily :
I’m South African and I immediately recalled her at the beginning of the video. Mama Ladi Kwali is an African Art Icon!!!
2026-08-18 15:36:28
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edenvfx :
sadly the 20 naira note practically doesn't exist anymore
2026-08-20 13:10:17
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BL ent. :
Mind you she was almost forced to get married
2026-08-18 14:02:07
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Joyce_r3d :
I’m so glad this found me. Thank you!
2026-08-23 12:21:39
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Pearl 👑 💎 ✨ :
This for this I hope to come across more of this kind of videos
2026-08-23 14:10:18
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Lara O'lara :
🙏❤️glad to hear they didn't strip her of her art and talent and instead celebrated her...*exhale*
2026-08-18 13:38:48
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TimmyO|the creator :
This is her legacy 🥰🥰🥰
2026-08-23 11:10:03
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Lu-CHI🌸🌸🌹 :
this story of lady kwail is amazing 😍
2026-08-23 12:44:17
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SuperNova :
Your skin is beautiful!!
2026-08-19 08:24:45
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George Artz |Start Online Biz :
remarkable lady🥰🥰🥰
2026-08-23 10:33:56
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Amie :
I do know you’re pretty 😫
2026-08-22 07:24:56
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_adamudavidmark :
There’s a hall in Abuja continental hotel named “Ladi kwali” have always wondered where the name came from, thanks for the knowledge
2026-08-20 08:20:28
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Snumari Datnayi :
interestingly, I'm from Kwali, same town as her. She is a legend, and there's a pottery centre there too in her honour.
2026-08-18 11:14:30
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Teddy Swims :
The power of a black 🖤 woman
2026-08-18 14:56:18
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Somebodysomewhere :
I am EMBARAZZZED that I did not know this! She is amazing!
2026-08-18 20:06:25
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Divine :
“She turned Earth into Art”
2026-08-20 22:56:29
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Nr Asa. :
Off topic but girlll, your skin is very beautiful.😍🤗
2026-08-19 18:53:38
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cessy🎀💕 :
someone is finally telling ladi kwali story🥰. I wrote about it on substack
2026-08-19 14:29:41
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Olubee :
Never Knew anything about her but today I say her name with Pride - 💕LADI KWALI 💕 Thanks for education which should be taught in schools to empower our people especially our girls - we truly are gifted 💛
2026-08-19 19:48:05
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diyeke :
Africa continues to build civilisation 💯👍♥️
2026-08-18 11:51:26
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mama cita :
this was amazing. I appreciate the education. I did not know and now I do i feel inspired
2026-08-18 11:11:44
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A_writes8 :
Thank you for sharing her story
2026-08-20 07:05:00
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Edinen Imoh :
20 Naira has gone extinct they now say "do you remember"?!
2026-08-20 15:50:13
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Chukwudubem😈⚡️ :
when doing research, can we prioritise learning proper pronunciations? I feel like that too is as important in sharing history
2026-08-19 21:03:51
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