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A beautiful, touching tribute to Onyeka Onwenu by the one and only Uri Jones (a legit beauty queen,writer and human rights activist)🙏 A beautiful, touching tribute to Onyeka Onwenu by the one and only Uri Jones (a legit beauty queen,writer and human rights activist)🙏 ‘🎶Onye ga agba egwu,Iyaaa, ga agba egwu, Iya ,Onye ga agbaContinue reading “A beautiful, touching tribute to Onyeka Onwenu by the one and only Uri Jones (a legit beauty queen,writer and human rights activist)🙏”

A Titled Igbo Woman from Ndoni, Present-Day Rivers State, Nigeria, in the Late 19th Century (1897/99) A Titled Igbo Woman from Ndoni, Present-Day Rivers State, Nigeria, in the Late 19th Century (1897/99) The Ndoni people are part of the larger group known as Ndi Osimili, or ‘the people of the Niger.’ They are also consideredContinue reading “A Titled Igbo Woman from Ndoni, Present-Day Rivers State, Nigeria, in the Late 19th Century (1897/99)”

In Bioko, Equatorial Guinea, you’ll find Igbo tribe. In Bioko, Equatorial Guinea, you’ll find Igbo tribe. These are Igbos who according to history, migrated from Arochukwu in Abia State and settled in Bioko during the Spanish exploitation in the 19th century. They speak Igbo language as well, but actually what sounds like a native Igbo.Continue reading “In Bioko, Equatorial Guinea, you’ll find Igbo tribe.”

African Heroes and Heroines (1) African Heroes and Heroines (1) Sundiata Keita Sundiata Keita governed the Mali Empire from about 1235 until his passing in 1255. His rule commenced following his significant triumph at the Battle of Kirina, which signaled the establishment of the Mali Empire, and lasted for roughly two decades, during which heContinue reading “African Heroes and Heroines (1)”

Legendary Reggae Musician/Actor Jimmy Cliff Is 80 Today Legendary Reggae Musician/Actor Jimmy Cliff Is 80 Today Golden Oldies is wishing Reggae musician, multi -instrumentalist, singer, & actor Jimmy Cliff, OM a happy birthday today (born James Chambers, July 30, 1944). He is the only living musician to hold the Order of Merit, the highest honourContinue reading “Legendary Reggae Musician/Actor Jimmy Cliff Is 80 Today”

Ancient name of Africa Ancient name of Africa Before the Eur0pean settled for the word Africa, the continent was called many other names. They include Corphye, Ortigia,Libya, and Ethiopia, Alkebulan Other names such as the land of Ham (Ham means dark skins), mother of mankind, the garden of Eden, Kingdoms in the sky, and theContinue reading “Ancient name of Africa”

Onyeka Onwenu: Oh Death, Where Is Thy Sting? Onyeka Onwenu: Oh Death, Where Is Thy Sting?I have been trying to make sense out of the events of the last 24 hours with limited success. My sister Onyeka Onwenu was not even on the list to perform. She was not expected as she was said toContinue reading “Onyeka Onwenu: Oh Death, Where Is Thy Sting?”

facts about Comoros: facts about Comoros: Comoros is made up of three major islands and numerous smaller ones, with Grande Comore being the largest. Mount Karthala on Grande Comore is an active volcano and one of the largest in the world. Comoros has three official languages: Comorian, Arabic, and French.4.. Nearly 99% of the populationContinue reading “facts about Comoros:”

17 Facts You may Not Know About Mozambique: 17 Facts You may Not Know About Mozambique: Mozambique, located in Southeast Africa, boasts a stunning coastline along the Indian Ocean, stretching over 2,500 kilometers (1,550 miles). The capital and largest city of Mozambique is Maputo, a vibrant metropolis known for its lively markets, colonial architecture, andContinue reading “17 Facts You may Not Know About Mozambique:”

“When we answer the phone, we typically say ‘Hello.’ But what is Hello? “When we answer the phone, we typically say ‘Hello.’ But what is Hello? It may surprise many to learn that ‘Hello’ is not just a greeting, it’s rather the name of a specific person. ‘Hello’ was in fact the name of AlexanderContinue reading ““When we answer the phone, we typically say ‘Hello.’ But what is Hello?”