100 Steps- Afizere Settlement, Jos.

07/04/2024

Its weekend, come with your family today

05/04/2024

When Tourism matters in Jos, don't miss 100 steps to Afizere Settlement in the national museum Jos..

13/03/2024

BRIEF ABOUT 100 STEPS TO AFIZERE SETTLEMENT, JOS BY CHRIS AZOK RISEH

The 100 Steps — Afizere Settlement is located at the National Museum, Jos

It is a Heritage Site of Afizere (Jarawa) people of Jos, the Hill top was where the Chief Priest of Afizere Nation Settled to conduct prayers on behalf of Afizere Nation as well as prepare herbs for the sick ones, (Archeological evidence remains until date) records has preserved that, the first set of Afizere people settled beneath Shere Hills and Gwash (Around the national museum, Jos). For those that are up to 70 years old and live in Jos, should remember the famous Gwash college, just about a kilometer away from the Museum (located around the Present Charcoal Market Jos). The first narrative of Jos Wikipedia about the name Jos, also captured that, the name was derived from the Gwash community as a result of improper pronunciation. The House of the then Afizere Chief (Agwom) was at the present Revenue House of Plateau state today, directly at the front view of the Chief Priest settlement at the Hill top of 100 steps. Note that, the Chief Priest in Izere Nation believes to be the mediator between the God almighty and his people, until date, there are some parts of Afizere people that still believe much more in them and African religion than Christianity and Islam.

Collections of Jos Museum started by Bernard F**g, and team in 1943, as a result of Nok Terracotta discovered in the Nok Village in the present day southern Kaduna, during Tin and Mining in Jos

When the Museum officially opened to the public in 1952, few Years later, verifiable, the First Female on the Plateau to be employed by the British Management in the museum was Afizere Woman
*(Abagyer Binta Bako*) and unverifiable the first Indigenous in the Plateau

Binta the Potter or the Living Museum as fondly called in the Museum (Abagyer Bako) was employed as a result of her traditional pottery art work, when Bernard F**g, the Founder of Jos Museum came across her art work displayed around the Museum area (Gwash).
Her art works still lies in Jos Museum and many part of the Country today.
In a book interpreting Women's History with Museum Sources: Winifred, recommended that, Nigerian female legislators should borrow a leaf from the National Women's History museum act of the United States so that the like of Abagyer Binta Bako, whose pottery adorns Several museums in Nigeria will claim her right position in the annals of history.

After Nigeria Independence, the Monument of Traditional Nigeria Architecture (MOTNA) was introduced into the Museum where indigents of the Plateau and other parts of Nigeria were given space within the museum complex to replicate their traditional architecture, of which the Afizere tribe was given the 100 steps hill not only to replicate their architecture but also to maintain the original history of the Site. A document between the Afizere and the Museum, page 4, stated the previous role of the Chief Priest at the Hill top of 100 steps in the museum.

Yes, 100 steps Hill, is also known as Coronation Hill by many people simply because the official opening of the museum complex was the same time the Coronation of the Queen Elizabeth II took place in England, so it was nicknamed by the whites as a result of the clash program just like some part of Shere Hills that is nicknamed Gog and Magog today.
Anyway, am not too comfortable about foreign names

At step 1-4, The Afizere has replicated the traditional Palace of Agwom Izere to preserve the past for the future, where features such as the Throne, Guards spots, Council Elders Positions, Elder's Seat and decorated art work that signifies the Royalty House is in places. Afizere Traditional Prison is also seated there.

On every 18 Mays of the Year, which is international Museum day, The Afizere comes in large number led by Asoyir (War Commander) to meet with Priests to perform Cultural activities.
Note: before the national museum Jos started celebrating World museum day, the Afizere were using the same date for cultural celebrations in Jos and that is why till date, the international museum day is known or considered by many especially the Afizeres and neighbours as Igoon Izere Day (Afizere Day)

Presently, there are Tour Guides every day on the site to curates and Guide you to the Palace of Agwom Afizere and lead you up to the Hill top to explore the beauty of Jos City at 360° View and also for some Archaeological curiosity.

Reference
1. Interpreting Women’s History with Museum Sources: A case study of Jos Museum by Dr (PhD) Winifred E. Akoda
Vol. No. 6, 2011

2. Document between Afizere and Museum, led by the Chairman of Afizere Traditional Council, Elder Agwom Inyam

3. Jos Wikipedia

4. One on one Discussion with Baba Yakubu Pada

26/01/2024

Cool off outing of University of Jos Students.. Good to have you guys...

15/01/2024

14/01/2024

Let's Experience the Wikky Warm Spring, Yankari Game Reserve Bauchi!

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1. Gate Fee, Ticket
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13/01/2024

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07/12/2023

*Prof. Sola Fosudo, was at 100 Steps to Afizere Settlement, National Museum, Jos.*

The Veteran Nollywood Actor, who has been featured in Many Nigerian films and who is presently the Head of Department, Theatre art University of Lagos and double as University's director of information, came and had a brief moment with the guides of 100 steps to know about the heritage Site.

Adubok, a Tour Guide, who easily recognised him, had this picture at the entrance gate and Azok, who shared brief history of the site with him, made him understands that 90% of Afizere Names both Male and Female starts with A, Just like the name of the Tribe.

Afizere to the world....

16/11/2023

lets share with you one of our feedbacks from a guided Tour of Jos! Join our next edition 27&28 December, 2023.

It promises to be fun and educative...

Culled from: Think Tourism Nigeria

15/11/2023

TOUR PLATEAU 2ND EDITION COMES UP 27&28 DEC, 2023! ACKNOWLEDGED BY PLATEAU STATE MINISTRY OF TOURISM CULTURE AND HOSPITALITY

13/11/2023

100steps keep you glowing, blowing and flowing all through your root, culture and tradition. Visit and view jos city at a spot.

13/10/2023

Happy Weekend from all of us at TTN.

Do well by coming to explore National Museum Jos today. 100 Steps- Afizere Settlement, Jos. Chris Azok Riseh Jos E Vents Jos Jarawa - Afizere International Dancers".

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21/09/2023

Happy Birthday to our Tour Guide

03/09/2023

Happy Sunday from all of us at 100 Steps!

28/08/2023

Medical Students across Nigeria had their 2023 conference at St. Louse Jos, and we were Previlage that 100 Steps-Afizere Settlement was listed in their itinerary for visit.

The intriguing story is, I met a guy from Delta state, Mr Desmond by name, He asked , ''is Afizere people of Jos the same with that of Delta state''? I smile and answered that, is my first time to know that there are people call Afizere in Delta state. We had educative discussion, exchange numbers and arranged to research more as he was also curious to know if there is any connection. He took pictures of almost every thing at the settlement to take home to his Dad. He said the next village to his, the people are Afizere.

The power of Tourism links you to diversity and similarity of the world.
Delta state in my mind to interact with Afizere Family.....

Chris Azok, Historical Tour Guide

31/07/2023

Gidan Makama Kano is a museum in Kano, Nigeria.

This building served as temporary palace of Sarakunan Hausa (Kings of Hausa) of Kano before the current palace Gidan Rumfa was constructed in the 15th century. The museum has a significant collections of arts, crafts and items of historic interest related to the Kano area.

Located in a 15th-century historical building, which is recognised as a National Monument by the Government of Nigeria. The museum is divided into 11 galleries, each with their own centre of focus.

Galleries include the Zaure or the main entrance hall with displays of traditional materials, city walls and maps of Kano, the history of statehood, Kano in the 19th century, the Civil War, economy, industry and music.

The house was originally built in the 15th century for Muhammad Rumfa then the young grandchild of the Hausa monarch who had just been appointed Makama Kano, a traditional title.

Rumfa later became King and moved to a new palace but subsequent Makamas lived in the building.

After the British capture of Kano in 1903, the place briefly served as an office for the colonial officers in Kano. The structure was later divided into three parts. One section became a museum ran by the Department of Antiquities, another became a primary school and a third maintained the original intention as a residential building.

Gidan Makama is now part of museums under management of the National Commission of Museums and Monuments and one of the old structures depicting traditional Hausa architecture.

The structure originally contained mud walls typical of the Hausa tradition in that period but in later years some modern renovation work has taken place.

The museum is located on Emir Palace road and it is divided into 11 galleries with each containing some aspects of traditional Kanawa artifacts, pictures, musical instruments, handicraft and materials.

The galleries are the rooms and courtyards of the old Makamas and depicts the style of a traditional residence of a Kano aristocrat.

The entrance of the gates exhibited some historical pots believed to have been excavated at Kofar Kabuga, a gate within the Kano city wall and also two colonial cannons. The building hosts 11 galleries.

The museum has 11 galleries each containing materials, artifacts and pictures representing the historical heritage of the people.

First gallery is about Hausa traditional architecture and includes building materials used by the people of Kano.

Second has the Kofar kabuga gates through which the British entered and subsequently captured Kano; it also has a map showing the walls of Kano.

Third exhibits a traditional religious history of Kano in pictures and the story of the early invaders of Kano led by Bagauda.

Fourth depicts the Fulani influenced history of Kano starting from the 19th century.

Fifth tells the story of theKano Civil war.

Sixth tells the story of old Kano economy and the Durbar.

Seventh has the colonial period and pictorial history of 20th century political figures.

Eighth includes the Islamic heritage of the people of Kano.

Ninth shows various occupations of the people of Kano and includes farm instruments, basketwork and textiles.

Tenth has music instruments

31/07/2023

Happy Birthday to our great tourist. May your day be filled with joy and Happiness.

We wish you beautiful days ahead.

06/07/2023

21/06/2023

Our Tour Guide Curating Exhibitions of Slave Trade, Colonialism and Nigeria Civil War.

16/06/2023

Tomorrow is Children Day! join us at National Museum Jos, lets have an excellent view of Jos city from the Hill Top of 100 steps to Afizere Ancestral Settlement,Jos

The visit will also provide an opportunity to relieve some Facts about the Settlement as well as Pictorial Exhibitions of Colonialism, slave trade and civil war.

12/06/2023

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The only spot you get this beautiful background of Jos City is at 100 Steps to Afizere Settlement, National Museum Jos

07/05/2023

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