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Malcolm X arrived Nigeria from Egypt on the 6th of May, 1964. Malcolm X arrived Nigeria from Egypt on the 6th of May, 1964. When I was in Ibadan at the University of Ibadan last Friday night, the students there gave me a new name, “Omowale,” which they say means in Yoruba “The child hasContinue reading “Malcolm X arrived Nigeria from Egypt on the 6th of May, 1964.”

Photo: C. 1883-1889. A 20-mule team before its 165-mile journey to the railhead in Mojave, California. Photo courtesy of the National Park Service Photo: C. 1883-1889. A 20-mule team before its 165-mile journey to the railhead in Mojave, California. Photo courtesy of the National Park Service The purpose of the twenty-mule-team wagons was to transportContinue reading “Photo: C. 1883-1889. A 20-mule team before its 165-mile journey to the railhead in Mojave, California. Photo courtesy of the National Park Service”

Valley of the Planets in Libya Valley of the Planets in Libya It is one of the wonders of the world, to find on the planet Earth and in a desert, what looks like planets and celestial bodies, all of this with rocks and stones even sand there are shaped in a way similar toContinue reading “Valley of the Planets in Libya”

Ever heard of the name Clara Belle Drisdale Williams? Ever heard of the name Clara Belle Drisdale Williams? Clara Belle Drisdale [1885-1993], the first African-American graduate of New Mexico State University. Many of her professors would not allow her inside the classroom, she had to take notes from the hallway; she was also not allowedContinue reading “Ever heard of the name Clara Belle Drisdale Williams?”

This man is not a beggar or homeless wanderer This man is not a beggar or homeless wanderer This is Leo Tolstoy a Russian novelist and philosopher, best known for his novels “War and Peace” and “Anna Karenina”. He is considered one of the greatest authors of all time and a key figure in theContinue reading “This man is not a beggar or homeless wanderer”

They brought with them foods, pigs and a style of pottery known as Lapita Ware. Fiji’s 🇫🇯 1st settlers arrived from the island of MELANASIA around 3,5OO years ago. They brought with them foods, pigs and a style of pottery known as Lapita Ware. Lapita Ware is a pottery style that is usually associated toContinue reading “They brought with them foods, pigs and a style of pottery known as Lapita Ware.”

Bianca Ojukwu’s Shocking Confession Be Humble Bianca Ojukwu’s Shocking Confession Each time I see the picture of my wedding cake, the rather funny but sad story of the wedding cake comes to mind. I was told by a good friend, during my wedding preparations that there was a lady at Enugu that makes great weddingContinue reading “Bianca Ojukwu’s Shocking Confession”

Sculptural representation of the burial rites of a deceased,Okehi, Echie, circa 1925. as Photographed by British Anthropologist Percy Amaury Tabolt. Sculptural representation of the burial rites of a deceased,Okehi, Echie, circa 1925. as Photographed by British Anthropologist Percy Amaury Tabolt. The famous Igbo “Amadịọha” has roots in the Echie tribe, from where it spread toContinue reading “Sculptural representation of the burial rites of a deceased,Okehi, Echie, circa 1925. as Photographed by British Anthropologist Percy Amaury Tabolt.”

The Texas Quote of the Day is one of the best true-life cowboy quotes you’ll ever read: The Texas Quote of the Day is one of the best true-life cowboy quotes you’ll ever read:“From 1874 to 1877 I was taking care of my father’s cattle, and after a while the neighbors began putting cattle withContinue reading “The Texas Quote of the Day is one of the best true-life cowboy quotes you’ll ever read:”

This is the working Nigerian constitution: This is the working Nigerian constitution: (Ahmadu bello Constitution 1953. Journalist: 🗣️”One thing I’ve noticed, Premier, since I’ve been here, is that Northerners seem to have an obsession (Hate) about the Igbos. Could you perhaps explain that to me?” Ahmed Bello: 🗣️ “Well, the Igbos are more or lessContinue reading “This is the working Nigerian constitution:”