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JOHN BROWN (AKA ‘FED’ AND ‘BENFORD’) (1818-1876) JOHN BROWN (AKA ‘FED’ AND ‘BENFORD’) (1818-1876)John Brown (also known as “Fed” and “Benford”) of Southampton County, Virginia is best remembered as an escaped enslaved person who wrote an account of his bondage that was published in England in 1854. Brown was born about 1818 on the BettyContinue reading “JOHN BROWN (AKA ‘FED’ AND ‘BENFORD’) (1818-1876)”

Chief Chika Okpala (Zebrudaya) Chief Chika Okpala (Zebrudaya) Chief Chika Okpala MFR is a Nigerian actor and comedian. He is popularly known as Chief Zebrudaya, a sobriquet he got from his role in a TV comedy series, New Masquerade, which aired from 1983 to 1993. He is considered a veteran in the entertainment industry becauseContinue reading “Chief Chika Okpala (Zebrudaya)”

What would it mean to you to feel truly known and understood by someone? George Orwell once said: The most terrible loneliness is not the kind that comes from being alone, but the kind that comes from being misunderstood; the loneliness of standing in a crowded room, surrounded by people who do not see you,Continue reading “What would it mean to you to feel truly known and understood by someone?”

Russian literature is considered the most truthful form of literature in the world and the most expressive of reality. It is the only literature that has far surpassed psychology and highlighted the beauty of the human soul.Here are some quotes: Russian literature is considered the most truthful form of literature in the world and theContinue reading “Russian literature is considered the most truthful form of literature in the world and the most expressive of reality. It is the only literature that has far surpassed psychology and highlighted the beauty of the human soul.Here are some quotes:”

Poor Knowledge Of The Law Is Killing Nigeria — Mazi Nnamdi Kanu Poor Knowledge Of The Law Is Killing Nigeria — Mazi Nnamdi Kanu There is a saying which states that “a man who is ignorant, and does not acknowledge his ignorance is nothing far from a fool.” If there is any place where thisContinue reading “Poor Knowledge Of The Law Is Killing Nigeria — Mazi Nnamdi Kanu”

Omoba Adegboyega Folaranmi Adedoyin, M.D. (September 11, 1922 – January 31, 2014) Omoba Adegboyega Folaranmi Adedoyin, M.D. (September 11, 1922 – January 31, 2014) was a Nigerian-born British high jumper and long jumper who made history as the first Nigerian to compete in an Olympic final in 1948. Personal LifeBorn in Shagamu, Ogun State, AdedoyinContinue reading “Omoba Adegboyega Folaranmi Adedoyin, M.D. (September 11, 1922 – January 31, 2014)”

1936-1939: A single-story building with painted decoration, and metal roof, at Badagry. 1936-1939: A single-story building with painted decoration, and metal roof, at Badagry. Contributor:Duckworth, E. H., 1894-1972 (Photographer). Now you knowGreg Nwoko Added historical details; Badagry was a major port city in colonial Nigeria that was involved in the trans-Atlantic slave trade and ChristianContinue reading “1936-1939: A single-story building with painted decoration, and metal roof, at Badagry.”

PAMUNKEY FAMILY: PAMUNKEY FAMILY: The Pamunkey nation are one of eleven Virginia Indian Tribes recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia. The historical tribe was part of the Powhatan paramountcy. A turn-of-the-century Powhatan family from Virginia poses for a portrait in non-Indian dress. Prior to World War II, Powhatans began a community in the Philadelphia-Camden area,Continue reading “PAMUNKEY FAMILY:”

Remember the Kodak company? In 1997, Kodak had about 160,000 employees. Remember the Kodak company? In 1997, Kodak had about 160,000 employees.And about 85% of the world’s photography was done with Kodak cameras. With the rise of mobile cameras over the past few years, Kodak Camera Company is out of the market. Even Kodak wentContinue reading “Remember the Kodak company? In 1997, Kodak had about 160,000 employees.”

Listen up, Men! Here are 12 critical things you must teach your children before it’s too late. Listen up, Men! Here are 12 critical things you must teach your children before it’s too late. The world is out to weaken and emasculate your children. Society, schools, and even social media are programming them to beContinue reading “Listen up, Men! Here are 12 critical things you must teach your children before it’s too late.”