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THE PEOPLE OF KUSH: A FORGOTTEN CIVILIZATION OF ANCIENT AFRICA THE PEOPLE OF KUSH: A FORGOTTEN CIVILIZATION OF ANCIENT AFRICA Deep in African antiquity, the ancient civilization of Kush emerged as a formidable force in the ancient world. Centered in the Nile River valley in modern-day Sudan, the people of Kush established a kingdom thatContinue reading “THE PEOPLE OF KUSH: A FORGOTTEN CIVILIZATION OF ANCIENT AFRICA”

Nkem Nwankwo (12 June 1936 – 12 June 2001) was a Nigerian novelist and poet. Nkem Nwankwo (12 June 1936 – 12 June 2001) was a Nigerian novelist and poet. Born in Nawfia-Awka, a village near the Igbo city of Onitsha in Anambra State, southeastern Nigeria, Nwankwo attended University College in Ibadan (the capital cityContinue reading “Nkem Nwankwo (12 June 1936 – 12 June 2001) was a Nigerian novelist and poet.”

Shortly after the dark ages in Europe, Shortly after the dark ages in Europe, the industrious sculptor and goldsmith, Benvenuto Cellini began to make use of the lost wax method of casting. He learned this process from the writings of the monk Theophilus Presbyter (circa 1100) whose Schedula Diversarum Artium is the earliest known foundryContinue reading “Shortly after the dark ages in Europe,”

Eddie Quansa was one of the popular musics released after the Biafra war. Eddie Quansa was one of the popular musics released after the Biafra war. The most interesting thing about this song is the back story behind it. So after the Biafra/Nigeria Civil war, four brothers from Owerri, Imo state decided to sell theirContinue reading “Eddie Quansa was one of the popular musics released after the Biafra war.”

Meet Prof. Lazarus Edward Nnanyelu Ekwueme. He is popularly known as Laz Ekwueme is a musicologist, composer, scholar and actor. Meet Prof. Lazarus Edward Nnanyelu Ekwueme. He is popularly known as Laz Ekwueme is a musicologist, composer, scholar and actor. He is the traditional ruler of Oko in Anambra State. He is one of theContinue reading “Meet Prof. Lazarus Edward Nnanyelu Ekwueme. He is popularly known as Laz Ekwueme is a musicologist, composer, scholar and actor.”

Igbo Communities Renamed by the British During the Colonial Era. Igbo Communities Renamed by the British During the Colonial Era. During the colonial era, several Igbo communities had their names changed by the British due to difficulties in pronouncing the original names. Below are some of these communities and their original names: Owerri – OriginalContinue reading “Igbo Communities Renamed by the British During the Colonial Era.”

It’s a cinch this visit is going to birth lots of dramatic movements of the signature of Mr. Biden. Africa, It’s a cinch this visit is going to birth lots of dramatic movements of the signature of Mr. Biden. Africa, be wise. He’s not coming to assist Africa’s development, but prevent it. They’ve had centuriesContinue reading “It’s a cinch this visit is going to birth lots of dramatic movements of the signature of Mr. Biden. Africa,”

Below is the list of CNG Conversion Centres across Nigeria . Below is the list of CNG Conversion Centres across Nigeria 🇳🇬. No south east state is worthy enough to approve a location for a CNG center . This is for those that want one Nigeria .South East region cannot be trusted in any NigerianContinue reading “Below is the list of CNG Conversion Centres across Nigeria .”

Who are the Igbos. A short history. Who are the Igbos. A short history. Every Igbo clan has a name; example is NKWERRE, an igbo clan in Imo state and IKWERRE, an igbo clan across the border in Rivers state which by the mere presence of various ethnic groups suggests that it was an areaContinue reading “Who are the Igbos. A short history.”

THE ENGINEERS OF 12,000 YEARS AGO. THE ENGINEERS OF 12,000 YEARS AGO.…The rock blocks you see in the photo, weighing several tons and up to nearly 7 meters high, are at least 11,000 years old, according to C14 radiocarbon analysis. They are just a few of the countless pillars that made up the settlement ofContinue reading “THE ENGINEERS OF 12,000 YEARS AGO.”