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Queen Nzinga (1583-1663) of Ndongo who fought Europeans influence & liberated Angola. Queen Nzinga (1583-1663) of Ndongo who fought Europeans influence & liberated Angola. Queen Nzinga of Ndongo and Matamba (c.1583–1663) was a brilliant and resilient African leader from what is now Angola. Born a princess of the Mbundu people, her name “Nzinga” came fromContinue reading “Queen Nzinga (1583-1663) of Ndongo who fought Europeans influence & liberated Angola.”

The Titanic didn’t sink the way you think.The story isn’t just about an iceberg—it’s about human error, ignored warnings, and catastrophic decisions. The Titanic didn’t sink the way you think.The story isn’t just about an iceberg—it’s about human error, ignored warnings, and catastrophic decisions. Here’s the truth about what really sank the ‘unsinkable’ ship: WhenContinue reading “The Titanic didn’t sink the way you think.The story isn’t just about an iceberg—it’s about human error, ignored warnings, and catastrophic decisions.”

THE TRADITION OF HEAD ELONGATíON THE TRADITION OF HEAD ELONGATíONAn Amarna-era sculpture that is believed to depict Princess Meritaten, daughter of Akhenaten and Nefertiti, of ancient Egypt, which features a notably elongated skull. This cranial shape was likely the result of intentional modification during infancy, which is similar to the techniques used by the MangbetuContinue reading “THE TRADITION OF HEAD ELONGATíON”

In 1938, in a quiet village in southeastern Nigeria, a local man digging a well made an accidental discovery that would shake the foundations of African archaeology. Must read story ❤️In 1938, in a quiet village in southeastern Nigeria, a local man digging a well made an accidental discovery that would shake the foundations ofContinue reading “In 1938, in a quiet village in southeastern Nigeria, a local man digging a well made an accidental discovery that would shake the foundations of African archaeology.”

Olaudah Equiano, an Igbo man wrote this, about Benin, nearly two and half centuries ago , in his autobiography published in England about the year 1789 Olaudah Equiano, an Igbo man wrote this, about Benin, nearly two and half centuries ago , in his autobiography published in England about the year 1789 “That part ofContinue reading “Olaudah Equiano, an Igbo man wrote this, about Benin, nearly two and half centuries ago , in his autobiography published in England about the year 1789”

Meet Aunty Ciata the Blàck woman who cŕeated the Rio De Janeiro Carnival culture. Meet Aunty Ciata the Blàck woman who cŕeated the Rio De Janeiro Carnival culture. Aunty Ciata is the most famous of the “aunties” from Bahia 🇧🇷 who played strong roles in the birth of samba in Rio de Janeiro. She wasContinue reading “Meet Aunty Ciata the Blàck woman who cŕeated the Rio De Janeiro Carnival culture.”

The Zulu, or also known as Amazulu, are a Bantu ethnic group of Southern Africa. The Zulu, or also known as Amazulu, are a Bantu ethnic group of Southern Africa. The Zulu are the largest ethnic group in South Africa with an estimated 10–12 million people living mainly in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. The ZuluContinue reading “The Zulu, or also known as Amazulu, are a Bantu ethnic group of Southern Africa.”

Was slavery a choice? Was slavery a choice?Their is over 250 documented slave revolts in America, instances where a minimum of ten slaves partook in a revolt or conspiracy. The only reason it was possible to control African slaves, because they had just gone through an ordeal that left them in a state of shockContinue reading “Was slavery a choice?”

We join the nation in mourning the loss of Highlife music icon, Mike Ejeagha, who passed away at the age of 95. 💔 A Legend Has Fallen 💔 We join the nation in mourning the loss of Highlife music icon, Mike Ejeagha, who passed away at the age of 95. 🕊️ 🎶 Known for hisContinue reading “We join the nation in mourning the loss of Highlife music icon, Mike Ejeagha, who passed away at the age of 95.”

ANIOMA STATE BILL: Senate Schedules Public Hearing for July 4-5 in Uyo ANIOMA STATE BILL: Senate Schedules Public Hearing for July 4-5 in Uyo The Nigerian Senate has announced a public hearing on the proposed creation of Anioma State, scheduled for July 4-5, 2025, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. This development comes after the bill,Continue reading “ANIOMA STATE BILL: Senate Schedules Public Hearing for July 4-5 in Uyo”