Firm launches multimedia record of Sokoto at 50

As Sokoto State marks 50 years since its creation in 1976, Caliphate Times has launched Sokoto@50, a long-term multimedia documentation project focused on recording the state’s history, development, culture, and people.

Rather than approaching the anniversary as a ceremonial milestone alone, the project is designed to create a permanent public record of Sokoto State’s journey over five decades. The aim is to preserve memory, document change, and provide accessible historical material for present and future generations.

Sokoto@50 examines the state’s evolution across four areas. These include key historical moments since 1976, patterns of social and economic development, cultural institutions and traditions that have endured over time, and the lives of indigenes and resident communities who have contributed to the state’s growth.

The project will be published through a range of media formats, including short documentaries, interviews, oral history recordings, archival photo essays, and explanatory features. These materials will be housed in a publicly accessible online archive intended for students, researchers, educators, and the wider public.

According to the project lead, the focus is on record rather than celebration.

“Sokoto’s 50th anniversary should not pass as a ceremony-only moment,” said Muhammad Kabir Abdullahi, Project Lead at Caliphate Times. “This is a chance to preserve memory, document progress honestly, and create a public archive that helps young people understand where the state has come from and what must be built next.”

To support the scope and accuracy of the project, Caliphate Times is inviting collaboration from historians, educators, researchers, and individuals or institutions holding historical materials such as photographs, documents, and audio recordings. Organisations and partners interested in supporting production and distribution are also encouraged to participate.