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History often teaches slavery through dates, laws, and economics. What it rarely teaches is the daily humiliation built into the system. History often teaches slavery through dates, laws, and economics. What it rarely teaches is the daily humiliation built into the system. The most disturbing part of slavery was not always the whip or theContinue reading “History often teaches slavery through dates, laws, and economics. What it rarely teaches is the daily humiliation built into the system.”

General Muhammadu Buhari and Nigeria’s Historic Golden Eaglets Victory in 1985 General Muhammadu Buhari and Nigeria’s Historic Golden Eaglets Victory in 1985 A memorable photograph from 1985 captures General Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s military Head of State, posing with the victorious Golden Eaglets after they became the first champions of the FIFA U-16 World Championship (nowContinue reading “General Muhammadu Buhari and Nigeria’s Historic Golden Eaglets Victory in 1985”

Pictured is Jomo Kenyatta at the burial of Snr Chief Waruhiu wa Kungu) Pictured is Jomo Kenyatta at the burial of Snr Chief Waruhiu wa Kungu)𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐌𝐛𝐢𝐲𝐮 𝐊𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞: The son of powerful former Senior Chief Koinange Mbiyu. He was charged as a principal planner of the murder because ofContinue reading “Pictured is Jomo Kenyatta at the burial of Snr Chief Waruhiu wa Kungu)”

FORGOTTEN NIGERIAN POLITICAL HISTORY: FORGOTTEN NIGERIAN POLITICAL HISTORY: WHAT HAPPENED AFTER IRONSI AND FAJUYI WERE TAKEN AWAY? THE MYSTERY OF THEIR FINAL JOURNEY (PART 6) When Captain Andrew Nwankwo disappeared into the bush and escaped with his life, the story of General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi and Lieutenant Colonel Adekunle Fajuyi was still unfolding. Both men hadContinue reading “FORGOTTEN NIGERIAN POLITICAL HISTORY:”

We are all friends until somebody start shooting. On this day, 66 years ago, the struggle for power between Mobutu and Lumumba reached its peak as the Military commander placed Lumumba’s house under siege. Standing in the balcony as troops ringed his house, Mr Lumumba challenged Col Mobutu to a duel.” Let him choose hisContinue reading “We are all friends until somebody start shooting.”

Nigeria’s Stephen Okechukwu Keshi remains the only West African Nigeria’s Stephen Okechukwu Keshi remains the only West African to have won the Africa Cup of Nations both as a player and as a coach.As captain of Nigeria’s victorious squad, he lifted the AFCON trophy in 1994. Nineteen years later, he returned to lead the SuperContinue reading “Nigeria’s Stephen Okechukwu Keshi remains the only West African”

The Congo: A Colony of Terror — One of History’s Darkest Chapters The Congo: A Colony of Terror — One of History’s Darkest Chapters History remembers empires for their wealth, victories, and monuments. But sometimes, behind the shining image of “civilization,” there existed unimaginable cruelty. Few examples reveal this darker side more clearly than theContinue reading “The Congo: A Colony of Terror — One of History’s Darkest Chapters”

Patrice Lumumba remains one of Africa’s most powerful symbols of hope, courage, and betrayal. As the first Prime Minister of an independent Congo in 1960 Patrice Lumumba remains one of Africa’s most powerful symbols of hope, courage, and betrayal. As the first Prime Minister of an independent Congo in 1960, he believed that the country’sContinue reading “Patrice Lumumba remains one of Africa’s most powerful symbols of hope, courage, and betrayal. As the first Prime Minister of an independent Congo in 1960”

Chief Mrs. Olufunmilayo Ransome-Kuti, educator, nationalist leader and President of the Abeokuta Women’s Union, is interviewed at her residence in Abeokuta, Western Nigeria, in 1959. Chief Mrs. Olufunmilayo Ransome-Kuti, educator, nationalist leader and President of the Abeokuta Women’s Union, is interviewed at her residence in Abeokuta, Western Nigeria, in 1959. ​Olufunmilayo was born in AbeokutaContinue reading “Chief Mrs. Olufunmilayo Ransome-Kuti, educator, nationalist leader and President of the Abeokuta Women’s Union, is interviewed at her residence in Abeokuta, Western Nigeria, in 1959.”

April 28, 1953: At about 9:00pm our force under General Ihuura attacked and overran the Rwathia April 28, 1953: At about 9:00pm our force under General Ihuura attacked and overran the Rwathia humungati post, killing ten tribal policemen and five humungati. The rest of the enemy fled in panic. The post was burned down. FourContinue reading “April 28, 1953: At about 9:00pm our force under General Ihuura attacked and overran the Rwathia”