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Samuel Okwaraji: The Patriot Who Died on the Pitch Samuel Okwaraji: The Patriot Who Died on the Pitch On August 12, 1989, Nigerian midfielder Samuel Sochukwuma Okwaraji tragically collapsed and died during a 1990 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and Angola at the National Stadium in Lagos. In the 77th minute, with no physicalContinue reading “Samuel Okwaraji: The Patriot Who Died on the Pitch”

Did You Know? Before the war, the Igbo region was the most literate in all of Nigeria Did You Know? Before the war, the Igbo region was the most literate in all of Nigeria In the early 1960s, just before the Biafra War, the Eastern Region had the highest school enrollment and literacy rate inContinue reading “Did You Know? Before the war, the Igbo region was the most literate in all of Nigeria”

Meet the most feared women in African history – The Dahomey Amazons. Meet the most feared women in African history – The Dahomey Amazons. Known as the Mino warriors, this fierce all-female military squad from the kingdom of Dahomey, West Africa (modern-day Benin), operated from the 17th to 19th centuries. The Mino, nicknamed the DahomeyContinue reading “Meet the most feared women in African history – The Dahomey Amazons.”

Africa was led and Africa was defended by women. Those who think women belonged in the kitchen, in bedrooms and churches haven’t learned what Africa was. During the “Scramble for Africa” of the late nineteenth century, where European colonial powers rushed to conquer, and exploit the African continent, a powerful queen emerged: Sarraounia Mangou, leaderContinue reading “Africa was led and Africa was defended by women. Those who think women belonged in the kitchen, in bedrooms and churches haven’t learned what Africa was.”

There are large numbers of African Americans with Native American ancestry, There are large numbers of African Americans with Native American ancestry, yet much of United States history fails to mention the existence of these people. Though often unmentioned outside of family circles, some 95 percent of African Americans are now estimated to have atContinue reading “There are large numbers of African Americans with Native American ancestry,”

THE GLOBAL AFRICAN AWAKENING ASE’ THE GLOBAL AFRICAN AWAKENING ASE’ Truth Seekers, Did you know? The First designs of the Statue of Liberty envisoned the Black woman breaking free from chains, symbolizing the end of slavery. The statue was a gift from France to the United States, commemorating the centennial of American independence and celebratingContinue reading “THE GLOBAL AFRICAN AWAKENING ASE’”

ONLY PEOPLE WHO DON’T PRACTICE THE ABOVE FUNDAMENTAL IGBO CULTURE CAN BOLDLY SAY THEY’RE NOT IGBO AND I WILL NEVER ARGUE WITH THEM. As an Ikwerre man I can boldly tell you that we use the OFO/OWHOR Igbo traditional symbol of justice equity and fairness which is the highest symbol of authority in Igbo land.Continue reading “ONLY PEOPLE WHO DON’T PRACTICE THE ABOVE FUNDAMENTAL IGBO CULTURE CAN BOLDLY SAY THEY’RE NOT IGBO AND I WILL NEVER ARGUE WITH THEM.”

The Forgotten African Empire of Mali & The Richest Man Who Ever Lived The Forgotten African Empire of Mali & The Richest Man Who Ever Lived By: Heart 2 Heart with Sammy Long before modern banks, billionaires, and global stock markets, Africa witnessed a king whose wealth shook the known world and left a legacyContinue reading “The Forgotten African Empire of Mali & The Richest Man Who Ever Lived”

Not Sunny Ade or Ebenezer Obey, see the father of juju music Not Sunny Ade or Ebenezer Obey, see the father of juju music Lagos in the 1920s and 1930s had a mixture of local Yoruba people and returnees from the New World. Together they created a form of music named “Palm Wine” that combinedContinue reading “Not Sunny Ade or Ebenezer Obey, see the father of juju music”

Top 10 Oldest Tribes in Nigeria and Their Origins Top 10 Oldest Tribes in Nigeria and Their Origins These ancient tribes contribute significantly to the diversity and strength of Nigeria’s identity. Each carries its unique legacy, enriching Nigeria’s cultural landscape.