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Why is it important for Africans to study history? Why is it important for Africans to study history?I’ve had continental Africans tell me that studying ancient Afrikan history is futile because the ancestors are dead and gone therefore it has no useful motive to the liberation of Africa….Our ancestors have been around us from theContinue reading “Why is it important for Africans to study history?”

I plead with all the actors to think beyond self. I would like to make a plea for caution and for statesmanship in the forthcoming Ohaneze elections. It will be a tragedy if the impression is created that Rivers State was played out of the rotation. I am much saddened that I have not hadContinue reading “I plead with all the actors to think beyond self.”

Both men are not only legends in their fields but also champions of positive change, continuing to inspire millions around the world. Bob Marley(1945–1981) and Pele (1940–2022) are two of the most influential figures in their respective fields, and their legacies have transcended sports and music to become global symbols of unity, strength, and culturalContinue reading “Both men are not only legends in their fields but also champions of positive change, continuing to inspire millions around the world.”

On this day in December 29, 1790 On this day in December 29, 1790 marks the death of the famous mathematician Thomas Fuller, known as the “Mental Calculator”. Thomas Fuller was an African slave known for his skills in mathematics. He was captured in Africa by white slaves and shipped to the USA in 1724Continue reading “On this day in December 29, 1790”

In the late 19th century, the Australian swagman became an iconic figure of the Outback, In the late 19th century, the Australian swagman became an iconic figure of the Outback, living a life of mobility and self-sufficiency as he roamed the vast and often unforgiving landscape. Around 1880, a swagman is captured using a hollowContinue reading “In the late 19th century, the Australian swagman became an iconic figure of the Outback,”

Mansa Abubakari II, a ruler of the Mali Empire during the 14th century, Mansa Abubakari II, a ruler of the Mali Empire during the 14th century, stands out not only for his leadership but for his extraordinary vision and ambition. His story, though often overshadowed by the more famous Mansa Musa.Abubakari’s reign occurred during aContinue reading “Mansa Abubakari II, a ruler of the Mali Empire during the 14th century,”

The Ife Terracotta head of an Oluwo is a significant artifact from the ancient city of Ife in Nigeria. The Ife Terracotta head of an Oluwo is a significant artifact from the ancient city of Ife in Nigeria. It is a terracotta sculpture of a female figure, specifically an Oluwo, who was a female Oni,Continue reading “The Ife Terracotta head of an Oluwo is a significant artifact from the ancient city of Ife in Nigeria.”

The crowded omnibus of 1865 The crowded omnibus of 1865 offers a fascinating glimpse into the evolving landscape of urban transportation during Victorian London. As the city grew rapidly during the 19th century, the need for affordable and efficient public transit became increasingly apparent. Omnibuses, horse-drawn vehicles designed to carry multiple passengers, emerged as aContinue reading “The crowded omnibus of 1865”

The Nok culture is a population whose material remains are named after the Ham village of Nok in southern Kaduna State of Nigeria, The Nok culture is a population whose material remains are named after the Ham village of Nok in southern Kaduna State of Nigeria, where their terracotta sculptures were first discovered in 1928.Continue reading “The Nok culture is a population whose material remains are named after the Ham village of Nok in southern Kaduna State of Nigeria,”