THE KHASSONKÉ: THE WORLD WHERE FULANI AND MANDING BECAME ONE THE KHASSONKÉ: THE WORLD WHERE FULANI AND MANDING BECAME ONE What happens when two great civilizations merge? The answer is the Khassonké. The Khassonké are not simply another Mandé-speaking people. They are one of West Africa’s most remarkable examples of a new nation emerging fromContinue reading “THE KHASSONKÉ: THE WORLD WHERE FULANI AND MANDING BECAME ONE”
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The Chief Who Outsmarted Empires: The Remarkable Story of Almamy Suluku
The Chief Who Outsmarted Empires: The Remarkable Story of Almamy Suluku The Chief Who Outsmarted Empires: The Remarkable Story of Almamy Suluku Long before Sierra Leone became a British Protectorate, when powerful kingdoms ruled the interior and foreign powers were competing for influence in West Africa, one leader understood a truth that many rulers ignored:Continue reading “The Chief Who Outsmarted Empires: The Remarkable Story of Almamy Suluku”
THE HAUSA PEOPLE: ORIGINS, CIVILIZATION, AND THE RISE OF HAUSALAND
THE HAUSA PEOPLE: ORIGINS, CIVILIZATION, AND THE RISE OF HAUSALAND THE HAUSA PEOPLE: ORIGINS, CIVILIZATION, AND THE RISE OF HAUSALAND The Hausa people are among the largest and most influential ethnic groups in Africa. Today, they are found primarily in northern Nigeria and southern Niger, with significant communities across Ghana, Cameroon, Chad, Benin, Togo, CôteContinue reading “THE HAUSA PEOPLE: ORIGINS, CIVILIZATION, AND THE RISE OF HAUSALAND”
THE LIST HAD HIS BEST FRIEND’S NAME
THE LIST HAD HIS BEST FRIEND’S NAME THE LIST HAD HIS BEST FRIEND’S NAME Thomas Sankara had already been warned about the man he refused to fear. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. October 15, 1987. For weeks, the signs had circled him like dust before a storm. Friends lowered their voices when certain names were spoken. HisContinue reading “THE LIST HAD HIS BEST FRIEND’S NAME”
THE BIRTH OF MANDEN: BEFORE THE EMPIRE, THERE WERE THE KAKORO.
THE BIRTH OF MANDEN: BEFORE THE EMPIRE, THERE WERE THE KAKORO. THE BIRTH OF MANDEN: BEFORE THE EMPIRE, THERE WERE THE KAKORO. Most people know the names Ghana (Wagadou) and Mali (Manden). Far fewer understand how Manden itself came into being. History did not begin with the Mali Empire. Long before Sundiata Keita united Manden,Continue reading “THE BIRTH OF MANDEN: BEFORE THE EMPIRE, THERE WERE THE KAKORO.”
Violence against Christians in Nigeria remains one of the world’s most serious religious freedom and humanitarian concerns.
Violence against Christians in Nigeria remains one of the world’s most serious religious freedom and humanitarian concerns. Violence against Christians in Nigeria remains one of the world’s most serious religious freedom and humanitarian concerns. Several Christian advocacy organizations estimate that more than 52,000 Christians have been killed since 2009 in attacks carried out by IslamistContinue reading “Violence against Christians in Nigeria remains one of the world’s most serious religious freedom and humanitarian concerns.”
EKE TUESDAY MORNING POWERFUL AND STRONG SPIRITUAL DECLARATIONS AND OFỌR DECLARATIONS
EKE TUESDAY MORNING POWERFUL AND STRONG SPIRITUAL DECLARATIONS AND OFỌR DECLARATIONS EKE TUESDAY MORNING POWERFUL AND STRONG SPIRITUAL DECLARATIONS AND OFỌR DECLARATIONS Eke, the sacred market of beginnings, wisdom, favor, opportunities, and divine breakthroughs, has risen. This Tuesday morning, I stand under the guidance of my Chi and in the authority represented by the sacredContinue reading “EKE TUESDAY MORNING POWERFUL AND STRONG SPIRITUAL DECLARATIONS AND OFỌR DECLARATIONS”
General Hassan Usman Katsina remains one of the most influential military figures in Nigeria’s
General Hassan Usman Katsina remains one of the most influential military figures in Nigeria’s General Hassan Usman Katsina remains one of the most influential military figures in Nigeria’s postcolonial history. As the last Governor of Northern Nigeria, Chief of Army Staff during the Nigerian Civil War, and a senior member of the Supreme Military Council,Continue reading “General Hassan Usman Katsina remains one of the most influential military figures in Nigeria’s”
KING KOKO OF NEMBE: THE NIGER DELTA KING WHO TOOK ON THE BRITISH EMPIRE
KING KOKO OF NEMBE: THE NIGER DELTA KING WHO TOOK ON THE BRITISH EMPIRE KING KOKO OF NEMBE: THE NIGER DELTA KING WHO TOOK ON THE BRITISH EMPIRE Long before Nigeria gained independence… Long before the famous Aba Women’s War or the Ekumeku Resistance… A king from the creeks of the Niger Delta dared toContinue reading “KING KOKO OF NEMBE: THE NIGER DELTA KING WHO TOOK ON THE BRITISH EMPIRE”
AFOR MONDAY NIGHT POWERFUL AND STRONG SPIRITUAL DECLARATIONS AND OFOR DECLARATIONS
AFOR MONDAY NIGHT POWERFUL AND STRONG SPIRITUAL DECLARATIONS AND OFOR DECLARATIONS AFOR MONDAY NIGHT POWERFUL AND STRONG SPIRITUAL DECLARATIONS AND OFOR DECLARATIONS As the night of Afor covers the earth, I lift Ofor in truth and declare that your Chi shall remain vigilant. No force of darkness shall overpower your light, and no evil planContinue reading “AFOR MONDAY NIGHT POWERFUL AND STRONG SPIRITUAL DECLARATIONS AND OFOR DECLARATIONS”
