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MARRIAGE IN DINKA MARRIAGE IN DINKA Marriage is obligatory among the Dinka. Every male is expected to raise a family and can marry as many wives as possible. Relatives marry to the ghost of a male who died in infancy –many ‘ghost fathers’ exist among the Dinka. The bride price differs from one Dinka sectionContinue reading “MARRIAGE IN DINKA”

Victoria Falls: Zambia🇿🇲, Zimbabwe🇿🇼 📍Victoria Falls: Zambia🇿🇲, Zimbabwe🇿🇼 Victoria Falls, located on the Zambezi River at the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe, is one of the largest and most famous waterfalls in the world. It’s renowned for its breathtaking beauty and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Victoria Falls is known locally as “Mosi-oa-Tunya,” meaningContinue reading “Victoria Falls: Zambia🇿🇲, Zimbabwe🇿🇼”

Historical Background of OwoOrigins and Connections to Ile-Ife Historical Background of OwoOrigins and Connections to Ile-Ife According to legend, Owo traces its origins to the ancient city of Ile-Ife, considered the birthplace of Yoruba culture. The founders were Oduduwa, the first king of Ile-Ife and a Yoruba deity. This connection is supported by early artContinue reading “Historical Background of OwoOrigins and Connections to Ile-Ife”

Today I visited the point in Uganda where the equator divides the earth into 2 halves. Today I visited the point in Uganda where the equator divides the earth into 2 halves. Remember your geography class. The earth is divided into 2 parts; the Nothern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere. The line that divides theContinue reading “Today I visited the point in Uganda where the equator divides the earth into 2 halves.”

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The Benin-Ife Connection HistoryReminder The Benin-Ife Connection The absence of relevant dates to point the way in the discussion of Benin/Ife contact has been detrimental to the full appreciation or understanding of that episode as a historical episode, in fact a great historical episode. Without dates, the subject has been left for too long inContinue reading “The Benin-Ife Connection”

Dutty Boukman (Also known as “Boukman Dutty”) (died 7 November 1791) was an early leader of the Haitian Revolution. Dutty Boukman (Also known as “Boukman Dutty”) (died 7 November 1791) was an early leader of the Haitian Revolution. Born in Senegambia (present-day Senegal and Gambia), he was captured, enslaved and transported to Jamaica. He eventuallyContinue reading “Dutty Boukman (Also known as “Boukman Dutty”) (died 7 November 1791) was an early leader of the Haitian Revolution.”

COCONUT OIL COCONUT OIL Coconut is the fruit of the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera), which is commonly used for its water, milk, oil, and tasty meat.Coconut trees are considered the most naturally widespread fruit tree on the planet and are native to Southeast Asia and the islands between the Indian and Pacific oceans.Today, coconuts areContinue reading “COCONUT OIL”

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is a renowned Nigerian actress, singer, and philanthropist. Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is a renowned Nigerian actress, singer, and philanthropist. Omotola was born on February 7, 1978 in Lagos, Nigeria. She is of Ondo descent and grew up with her parents and two younger brothers, Tayo and Bolaji Jalade. Her mother, Oluwatoyin Jalade,Continue reading “Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is a renowned Nigerian actress, singer, and philanthropist.”

Dunbar High’s women’s basketball team in 1947-48 Dunbar High’s women’s basketball team in 1947-48 Dunbar High was in East Spencer. The team included in the front row, left to right: Ruby Dalton, Jewell Witherspoon, Betty Kelly (co-captains) and Maggie Cherry. Middle row: Nona Bolt, Carolyn Kincaid, Earlene Mack and Annie Lois Kelly. Third row: LillianContinue reading “Dunbar High’s women’s basketball team in 1947-48”