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They killed him on January 13, 1963 — the first coup d’état in post-colonial Africa They killed him on January 13, 1963 — the first coup d’état in post-colonial Africa — barely three years after Togo gained independence. Sylvanus Olympio (1902–1963) was not just another African president; he was the embodiment of what true sovereigntyContinue reading “They killed him on January 13, 1963 — the first coup d’état in post-colonial Africa”

In the spring of 1960, In the spring of 1960, two men leading struggles for Black freedom on opposite sides of the Atlantic met in Atlanta. One was Kenneth Kaunda, a nationalist recently released from colonial prison and now at the forefront of the independence movement in Northern Rhodesia (today’s Zambia). The other was MartinContinue reading “In the spring of 1960,”

The “Black Scorpion” Nigeria Once Feared and Admired The “Black Scorpion” Nigeria Once Feared and Admired In the heat of the Nigerian Civil War, one name echoed across battlefields, military barracks, and radio broadcasts: Benjamin Adekunle. To his soldiers, he was a fearless commander.To his enemies, he was something else entirely. They called him “TheContinue reading “The “Black Scorpion” Nigeria Once Feared and Admired”

The DOGON people of West Africa The DOGON people of West Africa were among the tribal groups that moved away from the Nile valley to settle in the mountainous areas of west Africa, over 3000 years ago. This had uttered the ancient way of life of the tribal nationality which is now part of MaliContinue reading “The DOGON people of West Africa”

Did you know that the first private airline in Nigeria was called “Okada Air”? Did you know that the first private airline in Nigeria was called “Okada Air”? It was established in 1983 by Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion Okada Air was an airline based in Benin City, Nigeria. The carrier was established in 1983 withContinue reading “Did you know that the first private airline in Nigeria was called “Okada Air”?”

The son of a Cameroonian father and a Nigerian mother, Nico Mbarga was born in nearby Abakaliki on April 8, 1950, but grew up in Ikom. The son of a Cameroonian father and a Nigerian mother, Nico Mbarga was born in nearby Abakaliki on April 8, 1950, but grew up in Ikom. After loving andContinue reading “The son of a Cameroonian father and a Nigerian mother, Nico Mbarga was born in nearby Abakaliki on April 8, 1950, but grew up in Ikom.”

Jomo Kenyatta! Jomo Kenyatta!Revered as the Founding Father of Kenya, is a Towering Figure African Nationalism and Post-Colonial Statecraft. His Trajectory from a Young Kikuyu Boy to the Preeminent Leader of Kenya’s Struggle for Independence Embodies the Complexities of Colonial Subjugation, Cultural Resilience, and Political Aspiration. Kenyatta’s Early Years were Shaped by the Seismic ShiftsContinue reading “Jomo Kenyatta!”

Gaddafi’s international relations were a nuanced dance between Western powers, neighboring Arab states, and African nations. His diplomatic strategies were carefully crafted to bolster Libya’s interests while simultaneously advocating for Arab nationalism and resisting Western imperialism. Alongside his geopolitical maneuvering, Gaddafi’s economic policies were marked by a strong emphasis on nationalization, the implementation of welfareContinue reading “Gaddafi’s international relations were a nuanced dance between Western powers, neighboring Arab states, and African nations. His diplomatic strategies were carefully crafted to bolster Libya’s interests while simultaneously advocating for Arab nationalism and resisting Western imperialism. Alongside his geopolitical maneuvering, Gaddafi’s economic policies were marked by a strong emphasis on nationalization, the implementation of welfare programs, and ambitious infrastructure projects. These measures aimed to reshape Libya’s economic landscape in alignment with his socialist principles and vision for self-sufficiency.”

Olokun, a Yoruba god/goddess. This image was dug up in the late 19th century in the Olokun Grove, Ile-Ife, Osun state and used in annual rites to honour Olokun. Olokun, a Yoruba god/goddess. This image was dug up in the late 19th century in the Olokun Grove, Ile-Ife, Osun state and used in annual ritesContinue reading “Olokun, a Yoruba god/goddess. This image was dug up in the late 19th century in the Olokun Grove, Ile-Ife, Osun state and used in annual rites to honour Olokun.”

he Greeks visited Egypt (kemet) as students to learn about Africàns The Greeks visited Egypt (kemet) as students to learn about Africàns. Plato stùdied in Egypt for 13 years Pythagoras studied philosophy, geometry and medicine in Egypt for 22 years. Thales, the first Greek philosopher to study in Egypt for 7 years. Hypocrates, who isContinue reading “he Greeks visited Egypt (kemet) as students to learn about Africàns”