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OFEKE (Adapted from the novel Ekumeku The Rising Sun) OFEKE (Adapted from the novel Ekumeku The Rising Sun) In most of the Enuani communities including Igbuzo, men who took no titles were referred to as ofeke. Small-minded men who had no significance in the affairs of the village. Emuka was one of the ofekes knownContinue reading “OFEKE (Adapted from the novel Ekumeku The Rising Sun)”

MODERN EGYPTIANS DESCEND FROM ARABS & WHITE SLAVES (Mamlukes) MODERN EGYPTIANS DESCEND FROM ARABS & WHITE SLAVES (Mamlukes) Egyptian period of HYKSOS rule (1638 B.C. – 1530 B.C.) Egyptian period of KUSHITE rule (746 to 653 B.C.) Egyptian period of ASSYRIAN rule (673 B.C. – 663 B.C.) Egyptian period of PERSIAN rule (525 B.C. –Continue reading “MODERN EGYPTIANS DESCEND FROM ARABS & WHITE SLAVES (Mamlukes)”

The Gullah are an African American ethnic group The Gullah are an African American ethnic group who predominantly live in the Lowcountry region of the U.S. states of Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and North Carolina, within the coastal plain and the Sea Islands.The Gullah Geechee people are descendants of Africans who were ens|aved on theContinue reading “The Gullah are an African American ethnic group”

It is only when the African build and develop Africa then Africa can be 0wned by the African. Africa needs infràstructure, Africa needs develòpment, but, the truth is that if we call on Eur0peans to build Africa’s Infrastructure, Africa will be owned by Eur0pe, and if we call on C.hinese to develop Africa, Africa willContinue reading “It is only when the African build and develop Africa then Africa can be 0wned by the African.”

On April 20, 1909, the first mile of paved concrete highway in the world was laid along Woodward Avenue in Detroit, Michigan On April 20, 1909, the first mile of paved concrete highway in the world was laid along Woodward Avenue in Detroit, Michigan, marking a pivotal moment in the history of American transportation. ThisContinue reading “On April 20, 1909, the first mile of paved concrete highway in the world was laid along Woodward Avenue in Detroit, Michigan”

Igbo-Ukwu Museum is located in Anambra State, Nigeria. Igbo-Ukwu Museum is located in Anambra State, Nigeria. It houses a collection of artifacts that were excavated from archaeological sites in Igbo-Ukwu, a town known for its rich historical and cultural heritage. The artifacts date back to the 9th century AD and include intricate bronze and copperContinue reading “Igbo-Ukwu Museum is located in Anambra State, Nigeria.”

“The Negro Mother” by Langston HughesChildren, “The Negro Mother” by Langston HughesChildren, I come back todayTo tell you a story of the long dark wayThat I had to climb, that I had to knowIn order that the race might live and grow.Look at my face dark as the nightYet shining like the sun with love’sContinue reading ““The Negro Mother” by Langston HughesChildren,”

Henry Boyd born into slavery on April 12, 1802Inventor, skilled carpenter. Henry Boyd born into slavery on April 12, 1802Inventor, skilled carpenter. His slave master gave him permission to earn money to buy his freedom. At the age of 18, he was employed by the Kenhawa Salt Works in present-day West Virginia, where he choppedContinue reading “Henry Boyd born into slavery on April 12, 1802Inventor, skilled carpenter.”

A picture shows Lieutenant Colonel Ayuba Tense leaving Kirikiri Prison on his way to execution at Bar Beach. A picture shows Lieutenant Colonel Ayuba Tense leaving Kirikiri Prison on his way to execution at Bar Beach. In 1976, Nigeria’s government, led by General Olusegun Obasanjo, executed people involved in the assassination of General Murtala RamatContinue reading “A picture shows Lieutenant Colonel Ayuba Tense leaving Kirikiri Prison on his way to execution at Bar Beach.”

ABOMINATION!!! SAME S#X MARRIAGE HAS NEVER BEEN IN IGBO TRADITION ABOMINATION!!! SAME S#X MARRIAGE HAS NEVER BEEN IN IGBO TRADITION! People are saying same s#x marriage is permitted in Igbo culture but with a tangible reason… Please if I may ask who does that?I refuse to believe all these cultural misconception. Alu Kwusï!!! let’s bringContinue reading “ABOMINATION!!! SAME S#X MARRIAGE HAS NEVER BEEN IN IGBO TRADITION”