“Ezumwa ba” means Place of catching Guinea-Fowls and that is how this iconic rock in North Central Nigeria got its original name “Zumwa.”

Fun fact 1: The note described in this episode was used before the centenary note was introduced in 2014. Awolowo is still on the centenary note but Zuma rock has been replaced on the other side

Fun fact 2: Nigeria was amalgamated in 1914 so the centenary was in 2014. The 100 Naira revamp at the 100th year of being Nigeria was a really cute, on the nose thing to do. Correction in the audio recording:  The QRC (quick recognition code) is available on the centenary note

Fun fact 3: This note is not included in the newly redesigned naira notes that have been introduced in December 2022

Cover Art: Zuma Rock

This bonus episode looks at the stories behind the currencies we use in Nigeria. We have these emblems that point us to our culture in our daily life that we overlook or take for granted.

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Happy listening!