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Unpacking the Complexity of Identity: A Reflection on Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Quote Unpacking the Complexity of Identity: A Reflection on Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Quote In her thought-provoking novel, Half of a Yellow Sun, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie pens a profound quote that delves into the intricacies of identity, particularly in the context of African culture. TheContinue reading “Unpacking the Complexity of Identity: A Reflection on Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Quote”

The Greeks and Romans once sat at the feet of the Egyptians. Admiration turned into jealousy which leads to contempt. How soon do we forget ? The Greeks and Romans once sat at the feet of the Egyptians. Admiration turned into jealousy which leads to contempt. How soon do we forget ? The Greeks visitedContinue reading “The Greeks and Romans once sat at the feet of the Egyptians. Admiration turned into jealousy which leads to contempt. How soon do we forget ?”

𝗧𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀, 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀, 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀, 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀, 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀𝟭. The King Shark from West Africa𝟮. Cetshwayo kaMpande of Zulu𝟯. Shaka Zulu of Zulu Kingdom𝟰. Ewuare the Great of the Benin Empire𝟱. Warrior Queen Amina queen of the Zaria Emirate queen of the Zaria Emirate𝟲. Tunka ManinContinue reading “𝗧𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀, 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀, 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀”

The painting of Christine Davis, completed in 1971, is the second most expensive Ben Enwonwu painting in the world. The painting of Christine Davis, completed in 1971, is the second most expensive Ben Enwonwu painting in the world. This painting sold for £1.1m ($1.4m) at an auction in the British capital, London in 2019. LateContinue reading “The painting of Christine Davis, completed in 1971, is the second most expensive Ben Enwonwu painting in the world.”

WHERE DID THE MAYA AND AZTECS COME FROM? WHERE DID THE MAYA AND AZTECS COME FROM?…Charles Étienne Brasseur de Bourbourg (1814 – 1874) was a 19th-century Flemish abbot. In addition to his clerical profession, the French abbot is universally known for his significant contributions to the knowledge of Mesoamerican peoples. In fact, Charles Étienne BrasseurContinue reading “WHERE DID THE MAYA AND AZTECS COME FROM?”

DECODING NARMER’S PALLET: THE WORLDS FIRST POLITICAL DOCUMENT DECODING NARMER’S PALLET: THE WORLDS FIRST POLITICAL DOCUMENT Although Narmer was not the first Pharaonic King of the Nile Valley he was the first Great Unifier who unified the two Land of Upper and Lower Kemet, known as Semi Tawi, which translates to the Union of theContinue reading “DECODING NARMER’S PALLET: THE WORLDS FIRST POLITICAL DOCUMENT”

20 Facts About Hausa Women: 20 Facts About Hausa Women: Note that these facts are based on general research and might not be applicable to every individual Hausa woman.

Nsibidi is an ancient writing system and art form from the Ekpe culture of the Efik and Igbo people in what is now southeastern Nigeria. Nsibidi is an ancient writing system and art form from the Ekpe culture of the Efik and Igbo people in what is now southeastern Nigeria. The term “Nsibidi” can beContinue reading “Nsibidi is an ancient writing system and art form from the Ekpe culture of the Efik and Igbo people in what is now southeastern Nigeria.”

Everyone knows Lewis & Clark, but did you know that there was a black man who was also part of the expedition? His name was York. Everyone knows Lewis & Clark, but did you know that there was a black man who was also part of the expedition? His name was York.As William Clark’s slaveContinue reading “Everyone knows Lewis & Clark, but did you know that there was a black man who was also part of the expedition? His name was York.”

Most people have heard or used the term UNCLE TOM when we refer to a sell-out, but did you know that the inference is totally wrong. Most people have heard or used the term UNCLE TOM when we refer to a sell-out, but did you know that the inference is totally wrong.The real Uncle TomContinue reading “Most people have heard or used the term UNCLE TOM when we refer to a sell-out, but did you know that the inference is totally wrong.”