Richard A. Olaniyan was for many years a Professor of History and International Relations at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria where he served as Dean of Arts. He is a Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Letters (FNAL). Olukayode A. Faleye is Senior Lecturer in History and International Studies at Edo State University, Uzairue, Nigeria. Inocent Moyo is Senior Lecturer in Human Geography and Environmental Studies at University of Zululand, South Africa.