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Despite the Nigerian government clamping down on Biafra agitators, Despite the Nigerian government clamping down on Biafra agitators, the call for Biafra Independence seems to have no end as agitators have continued to re-strategize in their quest for Biafra Independence. Nnamdi Kanu the leader of IPOB is still held in Nigeria secret police 3 yearsContinue reading “Despite the Nigerian government clamping down on Biafra agitators,”

Meet Mansa Musa, the ruler of the Mali Empire in the 14th century Meet Mansa Musa, the ruler of the Mali Empire in the 14th century. He was so outrageously rich that he’s often considered the richest person ever! But how did he accumulate such mind-boggling wealth? Let’s find out! One of the main reasonsContinue reading “Meet Mansa Musa, the ruler of the Mali Empire in the 14th century”

AFRICAIn 1950, the scientific community was shaken after a discovery made by a Belgian archaeologist in Africa. AFRICAIn 1950, the scientific community was shaken after a discovery made by a Belgian archaeologist in Africa. Jean de Heinzelin found in DRC Congo, very close to Uganda, a 25,000-year-old bone according to the latest dates.But what wasContinue reading “AFRICAIn 1950, the scientific community was shaken after a discovery made by a Belgian archaeologist in Africa.”

Profiling Ethiopia Profiling Ethiopia 🇪🇹 🇪🇹 Ethiopia is a country located in the Horn of Africa, bordered by Eritrea to the north, Djibouti and Somalia to the east, Sudan and South Sudan to the west, and Kenya to the south. Here are some key points about Ethiopia: Capital: The capital city of Ethiopia is AddisContinue reading “Profiling Ethiopia”

Thomas Fuller the African maths genius also known as “Negro Tom” and the “Virginia Calculator”, was an enslaved African born in today Benin Thomas Fuller the African maths genius also known as “Negro Tom” and the “Virginia Calculator”, was an enslaved African born in today Benin 🇧🇯 1710 and died in 1790 USA renowned forContinue reading “Thomas Fuller the African maths genius also known as “Negro Tom” and the “Virginia Calculator”, was an enslaved African born in today Benin”

Here are some interesting fun facts about Mali Here are some interesting fun facts about Mali 🇲🇱: Home of the legendary Timbuktu: Mali is home to the ancient city of Timbuktu, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a major center of Islamic learning and trade in West Africa. Gold mining traditions: Mali has a richContinue reading “Here are some interesting fun facts about Mali”

TEACHING MOMENT: (REPOST) THE NAME OF AFRICA For the name of Africa, let me be clear. You may not agree with me but this is what I think. I don’t think that you can find an indigenous name for the continent of Africa because the people of Africa did not see themselves as living onContinue reading “TEACHING MOMENT: (REPOST) THE NAME OF AFRICA”

TOP 10 GLOBALLY MOST RECOGNIZED AFRICAN TRIBES TOP 10 GLOBALLY MOST RECOGNIZED AFRICAN TRIBES Zulu (Nguni)🇿🇦: Known for their prominent leader, Shaka the Zulu. Famous members of this ethnic group include Lucky Dube, Nasty C and Black Coffee. Yoruba 🇳🇬: Well-known for their history, culture, art and literature. Notable Yoruba people include Fela, Wole Soyinka,Continue reading “TOP 10 GLOBALLY MOST RECOGNIZED AFRICAN TRIBES”

African moors conquered Spain in 711 AD and ruled it for about 781 years, bringing Europe out of the dark ages and into the Renaissance African moors conquered Spain in 711 AD and ruled it for about 781 years, bringing Europe out of the dark ages and into the Renaissance. While Christian Europe had aContinue reading “African moors conquered Spain in 711 AD and ruled it for about 781 years, bringing Europe out of the dark ages and into the Renaissance”

South East Governors To Meet President Tinubu over Nnamdi Kanu’s Release South East Governors To Meet President Tinubu over Nnamdi Kanu’s Release COMMUNIQUE ISSUED TODAY 2ND JULY, 2024 BY THE SOUTH EAST GOVERNORS’ FORUM. The Forum commiserated with Government and people of Abia State, Ebonyi State, Imo State, South East, Nigeria and Chief Ogbonnaya Onu’sContinue reading “South East Governors To Meet President Tinubu over Nnamdi Kanu’s Release”