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THE IKPIGHO – Cowrie of Benin Kingdom THE IKPIGHO – Cowrie of Benin KingdomIKPIGHO or Cowrie was the currency of the day in Ancient Benin and many other African communities. It was used for decorative flooring in Ancient Benin Architecture, as well as used by Olokun Priestesses as part of their divining tools etc. InContinue reading “THE IKPIGHO – Cowrie of Benin Kingdom”

The first Black African president of an independent African The first Black African president of an independent African country was Kwame Nkrumah. He became the President of Ghana (formerly the Gold Coast) when it gained independence from British rule in 1957. In February 1966, while Nkrumah was on a state visit to China, his governmentContinue reading “The first Black African president of an independent African”

Teaching Moment. Teaching Moment. Earliest Recorded Chinese Dynasty:The Shang Dynasty, also known as the Yin Dynasty, ruled in the Yellow River valley during the second millennium BC.It succeeded the Xia Dynasty and was followed by the Western Zhou Dynasty. Archaeological Evidence:The Shang Dynasty is the earliest dynasty of traditional Chinese history supported by archaeological findings.ExcavationsContinue reading “Teaching Moment.”

The Biblical Stance on Corruption: A Call to Righteousness The Biblical Stance on Corruption: A Call to Righteousness Corruption is a pervasive issue that undermines justice, erodes trust, and destroys the moral fabric of society. It manifests in various forms, from bribery and fraud to the abuse of power for personal gain. The Bible speaksContinue reading “The Biblical Stance on Corruption: A Call to Righteousness”

Whatever You Don’t Permit Does Not Come to You: Exercising Authority and Boundaries in Life Whatever You Don’t Permit Does Not Come to You: Exercising Authority and Boundaries in Life Rooted in Bible teachings about authority and boundaries, is the truth of this powerful principle – ‘whatever You Don’t Permit Does Not Come to You’.Continue reading “Whatever You Don’t Permit Does Not Come to You: Exercising Authority and Boundaries in Life”

Hoje, nossa cidade se veste de luto, e o coração aperta em um nó que parece impossível de desatar. Hoje, nossa cidade se veste de luto, e o coração aperta em um nó que parece impossível de desatar. Um avião que partiu, levando sonhos, histórias e vidas, não chegou ao seu destino. Muitos partiram semContinue reading “Hoje, nossa cidade se veste de luto, e o coração aperta em um nó que parece impossível de desatar.”

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT IGBOS. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT IGBOS. ■Igbos are one of the oldest Nation in the world. ■Igbos have a political system that is decentralised since ancient times.This means,its a well structured system where everyone have an opinion. The system ensured checks and balances and they are theContinue reading “WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT IGBOS.”

Lady Sara Forbes Bonetta (1843 – August 15, 1880) was a West African Egbado Omoba Lady Sara Forbes Bonetta (1843 – August 15, 1880) was a West African Egbado Omoba who was orphaned in inter-tribal warfare, sold into slavery, and in a remarkable twist of events, was liberated from slavery, and became a goddaughter toContinue reading “Lady Sara Forbes Bonetta (1843 – August 15, 1880) was a West African Egbado Omoba”

We have refused to tell ourselves the bitter truth. We have refused to tell ourselves the bitter truth. 99% of Igbo children born in diaspora cannot speak Igbo language. Forget the 1% few who comes online to speak Igbo. I have never seen a carefree people like IGBO parents, expecially the men, Their definition ofContinue reading “We have refused to tell ourselves the bitter truth.”

Great Zimbabwe is the name of the stone ruins of an ancient city near modern day Masvingo, Great Zimbabwe is the name of the stone ruins of an ancient city near modern day Masvingo, Zimbabwe. People lived in Great Zimbabwe beginning around 1100 C.E. but abandoned it in the 15th century. The city was theContinue reading “Great Zimbabwe is the name of the stone ruins of an ancient city near modern day Masvingo,”