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Origin of names of towns in Kenya.A few examples Origin of names of towns in Kenya.A few examples Unbeknown to many, most place names used today in Kenya are colloquial adaptions of the English language. A statement like ‘Carry your bag’ became Kariobangi and the famous Kariakor market was the parade grounds for natives asContinue reading “Origin of names of towns in Kenya.A few examples”

Did you know Bob Marley, the legendary king of reggae, Did you know Bob Marley, the legendary king of reggae, didn’t start his musical career with the dream of changing the world? Growing up in the impoverished neighborhoods of Jamaica, Marley faced poverty and hardship, but through his music, he became a global icon andContinue reading “Did you know Bob Marley, the legendary king of reggae,”

Boston, Massachusetts, around 1917: “Boston, Massachusetts, around 1917: a photo captures a poignant moment as a horse pulling a wagon slips in the snow. This scene offers a window into the daily struggles and harsh realities of urban life in the early 20th century, where horse-drawn transportation was still a common sight on city streets.DuringContinue reading “Boston, Massachusetts, around 1917:”

Fela Anikulapo-Kuti: From Medicine to Music Mastery Fela Anikulapo-Kuti: From Medicine to Music Mastery In the late 1950s, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti was sent to the United Kingdom by his parents to pursue a medical degree, as was common for many young Africans at the time. However, upon arriving in London in 1958, Fela realized that hisContinue reading “Fela Anikulapo-Kuti: From Medicine to Music Mastery”

December 27, 1892On This Day In OUR HISTORY, December 27, 1892On This Day In OUR HISTORY, the first Black College Intercollegiate football game was played. The game was played in the snows of North Carolina, two days after Christmas.It was between Livingstone College and Biddle College, which eventually changed its name to Johnson C. SmithContinue reading “December 27, 1892On This Day In OUR HISTORY,”

Edmond Albius was just a 12-year-old boy, enslaved and without formal education, in 1841. Edmond Albius was just a 12-year-old boy, enslaved and without formal education, in 1841. However, he managed to develop an innovative technique to pollinate vanilla orchids quickly and profitably, solving an enigma that intrigued prominent botanists of the time. Without herContinue reading “Edmond Albius was just a 12-year-old boy, enslaved and without formal education, in 1841.”

Happy Birthday to my brother, Governor Alex C. Otti of Abia State! Happy Birthday to my brother, Governor Alex C. Otti of Abia State! May this special day bring you joy, peace, and prosperity. I wish you many more years of dedicated service to our great nation and the good people of Abia State. Cheers!

Nina Mae McKinney👑Miss McKinney is known as the seductress “Chick” from Hallelujah (1929), Nina Mae McKinney👑Miss McKinney is known as the seductress “Chick” from Hallelujah (1929), the first all-black, all-sound musical.Even though she was acknowledged as a great actress, singer, and dancer by audiences in the U.S. and Europe, today she is mostly forgotten. SheContinue reading “Nina Mae McKinney👑Miss McKinney is known as the seductress “Chick” from Hallelujah (1929),”

MORNING PRAYER MORNING PRAYER As we step out, may our ancestors protect and guide us from any Uke(negativity)may mother earth guide our feet step and may NNE MMIRI THE RIVER GODDESS ENRICH OUR POCKET We I’ll go out and come back in peace not in pieces Iseeeeeeeee Those who envy our progress with evil eyesContinue reading “MORNING PRAYER”

The first recorded mention of all-Black hockey teams appears in 1895. The first recorded mention of all-Black hockey teams appears in 1895. Games between Black club teams were arranged by formal invitation. Following the matches, the host teams often entertained the visiting squad with an after game dinner. By 1900, The Colored Hockey League ofContinue reading “The first recorded mention of all-Black hockey teams appears in 1895.”