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The Nationwide Protest in Nigeria: A Call for Government Accountability The Nationwide Protest in Nigeria: A Call for Government Accountability Protests are a vital part of democratic expression, enabling citizens to voice their grievances and demand accountability from their leaders. In Nigeria, the ongoing nationwide protest underscores the deep-seated frustrations of the populace towards theContinue reading “The Nationwide Protest in Nigeria: A Call for Government Accountability”

The symbols on the side of the white building in the Black Panther movie is ancient Nigerian 🇳🇬 language. The symbols on the side of the white building in the Black Panther movie is ancient Nigerian 🇳🇬 language. Nsibidi which dates as far back as the 4th century was a secretive language, based on pictography,Continue reading “The symbols on the side of the white building in the Black Panther movie is ancient Nigerian 🇳🇬 language.”

17 Facts You May Not Know About Gabon: 17 Facts You May Not Know About Gabon: 1 Gabon has one of the highest urbanization rates in Africa, with over 80% of the population living in cities.2 It is one of the most forested countries in the world, with forests covering approximately 85% of the land.3Continue reading “17 Facts You May Not Know About Gabon:”

A beautiful, touching tribute to Onyeka Onwenu by the one and only Uri Jones (a legit beauty queen,writer and human rights activist)🙏 A beautiful, touching tribute to Onyeka Onwenu by the one and only Uri Jones (a legit beauty queen,writer and human rights activist)🙏 ‘🎶Onye ga agba egwu,Iyaaa, ga agba egwu, Iya ,Onye ga agbaContinue reading “A beautiful, touching tribute to Onyeka Onwenu by the one and only Uri Jones (a legit beauty queen,writer and human rights activist)🙏”

A Titled Igbo Woman from Ndoni, Present-Day Rivers State, Nigeria, in the Late 19th Century (1897/99) A Titled Igbo Woman from Ndoni, Present-Day Rivers State, Nigeria, in the Late 19th Century (1897/99) The Ndoni people are part of the larger group known as Ndi Osimili, or ‘the people of the Niger.’ They are also consideredContinue reading “A Titled Igbo Woman from Ndoni, Present-Day Rivers State, Nigeria, in the Late 19th Century (1897/99)”

In Bioko, Equatorial Guinea, you’ll find Igbo tribe. In Bioko, Equatorial Guinea, you’ll find Igbo tribe. These are Igbos who according to history, migrated from Arochukwu in Abia State and settled in Bioko during the Spanish exploitation in the 19th century. They speak Igbo language as well, but actually what sounds like a native Igbo.Continue reading “In Bioko, Equatorial Guinea, you’ll find Igbo tribe.”

African Heroes and Heroines (1) African Heroes and Heroines (1) Sundiata Keita Sundiata Keita governed the Mali Empire from about 1235 until his passing in 1255. His rule commenced following his significant triumph at the Battle of Kirina, which signaled the establishment of the Mali Empire, and lasted for roughly two decades, during which heContinue reading “African Heroes and Heroines (1)”

Legendary Reggae Musician/Actor Jimmy Cliff Is 80 Today Legendary Reggae Musician/Actor Jimmy Cliff Is 80 Today Golden Oldies is wishing Reggae musician, multi -instrumentalist, singer, & actor Jimmy Cliff, OM a happy birthday today (born James Chambers, July 30, 1944). He is the only living musician to hold the Order of Merit, the highest honourContinue reading “Legendary Reggae Musician/Actor Jimmy Cliff Is 80 Today”

Ancient name of Africa Ancient name of Africa Before the Eur0pean settled for the word Africa, the continent was called many other names. They include Corphye, Ortigia,Libya, and Ethiopia, Alkebulan Other names such as the land of Ham (Ham means dark skins), mother of mankind, the garden of Eden, Kingdoms in the sky, and theContinue reading “Ancient name of Africa”

Onyeka Onwenu: Oh Death, Where Is Thy Sting? Onyeka Onwenu: Oh Death, Where Is Thy Sting?I have been trying to make sense out of the events of the last 24 hours with limited success. My sister Onyeka Onwenu was not even on the list to perform. She was not expected as she was said toContinue reading “Onyeka Onwenu: Oh Death, Where Is Thy Sting?”