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THE EAGLE AND THE PARROT THE EAGLE AND THE PARROT A proud parrot approached an eagle, and said to him. “I can fly high over the tallest trees in the world. How high can you fly?” The eagle said. “Well, I’m not really a good flyer, so I can barely reach the tallest trees” TheContinue reading “THE EAGLE AND THE PARROT”

The Forgotten Legacy of Eboe Town: The Forgotten Legacy of Eboe Town: Tucked away in the Central American nation of Belize lies the quaint town of Eboe, a poignant reminder of the transatlantic slave trade’s devastating impact on the Igbo people of Nigeria. In the 18th century, a significant number of Igbos were forcibly takenContinue reading “The Forgotten Legacy of Eboe Town:”

The most dominant Nubian cities of the ancient era were Kerma, Napata, and Meroë. Kerma, The most dominant Nubian cities of the ancient era were Kerma, Napata, and Meroë. Kerma, was the capital of the earliest kingdom of Kush. For a millennium after its founded around 2500 B.C.E., Kerma dominated both water and land routesContinue reading “The most dominant Nubian cities of the ancient era were Kerma, Napata, and Meroë. Kerma,”

The Mexicans were the only ones who dared to enter areas dominated by the native Indians of the southern United States. The Mexicans were the only ones who dared to enter areas dominated by the native Indians of the southern United States. These traders were known as Comancheros. But they were also the only onesContinue reading “The Mexicans were the only ones who dared to enter areas dominated by the native Indians of the southern United States.”

MARRIAGE ADVICE FROM THE ELDERLY MARRIAGE ADVICE FROM THE ELDERLY

The Berber Queen who defied the Caliphate: Al-Kahina and the Islamic Conquest of North Africa The Berber Queen who defied the Caliphate: Al-Kahina and the Islamic Conquest of North Africa Seventh-century North Africa would see the rise of a warrior queen named al-Kahina. Who was she and how was she able to wage a warContinue reading “The Berber Queen who defied the Caliphate: Al-Kahina and the Islamic Conquest of North Africa”

A young man asked his grandfather, A young man asked his grandfather,“Grandpa, how did you live in the past without technology…without computerswithout droneswithout bitcoinswithout Internet connectionwithout TVswithout air conditionerswithout carswithout mobile phones?” Grandpa answered:“Just as your generation lives today . . .no prayers,no compassion,no respect,no GMRC,no real education,poor personality,there is no human kindness,there is noContinue reading “A young man asked his grandfather,”

LISTEN UP, MEN! WHEN YOU LOSE YOUR INTEGRITY FOR MONEY, YOU LOSE EVERYTHING! LISTEN UP, MEN! WHEN YOU LOSE YOUR INTEGRITY FOR MONEY, YOU LOSE EVERYTHING! If you want to go far in life, there’s one thing you MUST NEVER play with—your integrity when it comes to other people’s money. I can’t stress this enough.Continue reading “LISTEN UP, MEN! WHEN YOU LOSE YOUR INTEGRITY FOR MONEY, YOU LOSE EVERYTHING!”

King Jaja of Opobo, a renowned Igbo monarch, left an indelible mark on Nigerian history. King Jaja of Opobo, a renowned Igbo monarch, left an indelible mark on Nigerian history. Born in 1821 in Umuduruoha, Amaigbo, present-day Imo State, Jaja’s life was a testament to his resilience and determination. Captured by slave traders at theContinue reading “King Jaja of Opobo, a renowned Igbo monarch, left an indelible mark on Nigerian history.”

Queen Nandi, also known as Nandi kaBhebhe, was a pivotal figure in Zulu history as the mother of Shaka Zulu, the founder of the Zulu Empire. Her life story is one of resilience, strength, and profound influence on one of Africa’s most legendary leaders. Queen Nandi, also known as Nandi kaBhebhe, was a pivotal figureContinue reading “Queen Nandi, also known as Nandi kaBhebhe, was a pivotal figure in Zulu history as the mother of Shaka Zulu, the founder of the Zulu Empire. Her life story is one of resilience, strength, and profound influence on one of Africa’s most legendary leaders.”