Today in HistoryHistory & Culture Today in History: The Death of Henry Townsend—The Man Who Gave Nigeria Its First Voice by Albert Green February 26, 2026 written by Albert Green 2 minutes read On this day, February 26, 1886, the world lost a man whose arrival in West Africa changed the course of Nigerian history forever. Reverend Henry Townsend, an English Anglican missionary, … Continue Reading February 26, 2026 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinCopy LinkEmail