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This image shows an old stone gate located in Mitsamiouli, on Grande Comore (also called Ngazidja), the largest island in the Comoros This image shows an old stone gate located in Mitsamiouli, on Grande Comore (also called Ngazidja), the largest island in the Comoros 🇰🇲. Historical accounts from the 1800s, including one by Gevrey inContinue reading “This image shows an old stone gate located in Mitsamiouli, on Grande Comore (also called Ngazidja), the largest island in the Comoros”

The Proud People of Turkana 🇰🇪: A Story of Resilience and Culture The Proud People of Turkana 🇰🇪: A Story of Resilience and Culture Deep in the heart of Kenya’s arid north lies Turkana County – home to one of the most culturally rich and resilient communities in Africa: The Turkana People. For generations, theContinue reading “The Proud People of Turkana 🇰🇪: A Story of Resilience and Culture”

Masotsha Ndlovu (1890–1982) was a black labour union leader in Southern Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe. Masotsha Ndlovu (1890–1982) was a black labour union leader in Southern Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe. He was active in that country’s section of the Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU). He became a stalwart of the nationalist Zimbabwe African People’s Union (ZAPU)Continue reading “Masotsha Ndlovu (1890–1982) was a black labour union leader in Southern Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe.”

Mansa Musa of Mali Mansa Musa of Mali Research has revealed that the richest person of all time lived in the 14th century in West Africa and went by many names, including Kankan Musa Keita, Emir of Melle, Lord of the Mines of Wangara, Conqueror of Ghanata and the Lion of Mali II, but todayContinue reading “Mansa Musa of Mali”

Arriving in Japan in 1579, Yasuke, a tall African man, Arriving in Japan in 1579, Yasuke, a tall African man, shattered stereotypes by becoming the first foreign-born samurai. Originally a slave from Mozambique, his fate took a drastic turn when Portuguese traders brought him to the shores of Japan. Standing out with his towering heightContinue reading “Arriving in Japan in 1579, Yasuke, a tall African man,”

Wole Soyinka and his daughter Moremi, 1963.About Wole Soyinka: Wole Soyinka and his daughter Moremi, 1963.About Wole Soyinka: Birth: Born July 13, 1934, Abeokuta, Nigeria Parents: Father, Samuel Ayodele Soyinka, was an Anglican minister and headmaster of St. Peters School in Abẹokuta; mother, Grace Eniola Soyinka (née Jenkins-Harrison), was a political activist and owner ofContinue reading “Wole Soyinka and his daughter Moremi, 1963.About Wole Soyinka:”

20 Cool Facts About eSwatini (formerly known as Swaziland) 20 Cool Facts About eSwatini (formerly known as Swaziland): eSwatini is a small landlocked country located in Southern Africa. It is one of the last remaining absolute monarchies in the world. The country is known for its stunning landscapes, including mountains, valleys, and wildlife reserves. eSwatiniContinue reading “20 Cool Facts About eSwatini (formerly known as Swaziland)”

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