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1605 drawing of Sumo wrestler that may illustrate Yasuke. 1605 drawing of Sumo wrestler that may illustrate Yasuke. The picture credits – Illustration by Meilan Solly / Photos via Wikimedia Commons under public domain. Here are some of the arguments in favor of the claim that Yasuke was the first foreign-born samurai:Historical Records: Yasuke isContinue reading “1605 drawing of Sumo wrestler that may illustrate Yasuke.”

Today in History: The Ahaba (Asaba) Massacre by Nigerian Government Today in History: The Ahaba (Asaba) Massacre by Nigerian Government On October 7, 1967, a tragic and heinous massacre occurred in Ahaba (now Asaba), Delta State. Nigerian troops invaded the town, killing over 2,500 civilians in cold blood. What was their crime? The people ofContinue reading “Today in History: The Ahaba (Asaba) Massacre by Nigerian Government”

A man who can control his sexual urge is a man who can live many years on earth. Men don’t know that some of their failures are caused by multiple girlfriends Not all girlshave good spirit. Some are demons, others have venom between their legs. A man who can control his sexual urge is aContinue reading “A man who can control his sexual urge is a man who can live many years on earth. Men don’t know that some of their failures are caused by multiple girlfriends Not all girlshave good spirit. Some are demons, others have venom between their legs.”

The Limits of Y-DNA and mtDNA in Understanding Genetic History The Limits of Y-DNA and mtDNA in Understanding Genetic History Too often people read news articles about studies relating to African and don’t know what Y-DNA or MtDNA testing means. They trust headlines to tell them what the results mean, whereas headlines are there toContinue reading “The Limits of Y-DNA and mtDNA in Understanding Genetic History”

C.R Patterson, Born Slave, Built Automobiles Before Henry FordThe C.R. Patterson & Sons Company was a carriage building firm, and the first African American-owned C.R Patterson, Born Slave, Built Automobiles Before Henry FordThe C.R. Patterson & Sons Company was a carriage building firm, and the first African American-owned automobile manufacturer. The company was founded byContinue reading “C.R Patterson, Born Slave, Built Automobiles Before Henry FordThe C.R. Patterson & Sons Company was a carriage building firm, and the first African American-owned”

CLASH OF THE BROTHERS,1977.(Igbos vs their Yorubas brothers) CLASH OF THE BROTHERS,1977.(Igbos vs their Yorubas brothers) ‘Clash of the brothers’; that, exactly, was the way the Nigerian press tagged the tie, back then. It was the way they wanted Nigerians to see it regardless of which of the two major tribes involved you’re from. ButContinue reading “CLASH OF THE BROTHERS,1977.(Igbos vs their Yorubas brothers)”

George Weah: “We were 14 sleeping in one room. My grandmother, ‘Emma,’ was in the bed, and the thirteen of us were on the floor. 🎙️🗣️ George Weah: “We were 14 sleeping in one room. My grandmother, ‘Emma,’ was in the bed, and the thirteen of us were on the floor. My parents separated, andContinue reading “George Weah: “We were 14 sleeping in one room. My grandmother, ‘Emma,’ was in the bed, and the thirteen of us were on the floor.”

ARE THERE INDIGENOUS IGBO IN KOGI STATE? ~AI SEARCH REVEALS ARE THERE INDIGENOUS IGBO IN KOGI STATE? ~AI SEARCH REVEALS Yes, there are indigenous Igbo communities in Idah (capital of Igala) and other parts of Kogi State. Historically, these Igbo people were integrated into the region due to proximity and historical migrations. Some Igbo groupsContinue reading “ARE THERE INDIGENOUS IGBO IN KOGI STATE? ~AI SEARCH REVEALS”

IGBO NATION IS RICHTER THAN YOU EVER IMAGINED IGBO NATION IS RICHTER THAN YOU EVER IMAGINED The Igbo regions of Nigeria, particularly states like Imo, Anambra, Abia, Enugu and recently Ebonyi holds substantial natural gas reserves including oil Wells. Here’s a detailed breakdown: Overview of Gas Reserves in Southeastern Nigeria Imo State has the largestContinue reading “IGBO NATION IS RICHTER THAN YOU EVER IMAGINED”

MARIA ANNA OF SPAIN—by Jan Van Den Hoecke c. 1631 & her son LEOPOLD I—by Hendrik Heeschop c. 1658 MARIA ANNA OF SPAIN—by Jan Van Den Hoecke c. 1631 & her son LEOPOLD I—by Hendrik Heeschop c. 1658 This portrait of Maria is now erroneously identified as “Sibyl Agrippina” Sibyl Agrippina is not the nameContinue reading “MARIA ANNA OF SPAIN—by Jan Van Den Hoecke c. 1631 & her son LEOPOLD I—by Hendrik Heeschop c. 1658”