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Madam Tinubu became the first Iyalode of Egbaland (Abeokuta and its surroundings) and was able to build a small financial empire through trading in arms and salt. She is currently considered an important figure in Nigerian History due to her political significance as a strong female leader. She died in 1887.

Tinubu Square on Lagos Island (previously Independence Square) is named after Madam Tinubu.


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