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THE IGBOS OF EQUATORIAL GUINEA 🧭 THE IGBOS OF EQUATORIAL GUINEA 🇬🇶🇳🇬 📜 Untold African Histories | AfriVerse Diaries Did you know that over 33,000 Igbos live in Equatorial Guinea today?Yes, not Nigeria — Equatorial Guinea, the only Spanish-speaking country in Africa! Nestled on Bioko Island, these Igbos are the third-largest ethnic group in theContinue reading “THE IGBOS OF EQUATORIAL GUINEA”

TIME WITH AFRICAN GIANTS TIME WITH AFRICAN GIANTS Mansa Musa, who ruled the Mali Empire in the 14th century, is often cited as the richest person in history. His wealth came from Mali’s vast gold and salt resources, which were crucial commodities at the time. Musa’s famous pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324 truly showcased hisContinue reading “TIME WITH AFRICAN GIANTS”

THE ORIGIN/HISTORY OF IKWERRE PEOPLE: THE ORIGIN/HISTORY OF IKWERRE PEOPLE: The Ikwerre (natively known as Iwhuruọha are one of the Igbo Subgroups in Rivers State. Traditional history has classified Ikwerre into seven groups called “Ikwerre Essa”. They are Elele, Isiokpo, Rumuji, Emohua, Choba, Aluu Igwuruta and Obio group. This division was recognized by Forde andContinue reading “THE ORIGIN/HISTORY OF IKWERRE PEOPLE:”

SHARED ICONOGRAPHY AND CULTURAL PARALLELS IN ANCIENT EGYPT AND MESOPOTAMIA SHARED ICONOGRAPHY AND CULTURAL PARALLELS IN ANCIENT EGYPT AND MESOPOTAMIA The ancient civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia shared striking symbolic and visual motifs, none more iconic than the winged sun disk and composite guardian figures such as sphinxes and lamassu. But beneath the surface ofContinue reading “SHARED ICONOGRAPHY AND CULTURAL PARALLELS IN ANCIENT EGYPT AND MESOPOTAMIA”

YOU CAN’T COMMAND POWER FROM HEAVEN WHEN YOU KEEP KNEELING AT THE FEET OF WOMEN YOU CAN’T COMMAND POWER FROM HEAVEN WHEN YOU KEEP KNEELING AT THE FEET OF WOMEN(Masculinity, priesthood, and sexual discipline thread) Listen carefully, because this one cuts deep.You want spiritual power, blessings, and breakthroughs — but you spend your nights onContinue reading “YOU CAN’T COMMAND POWER FROM HEAVEN WHEN YOU KEEP KNEELING AT THE FEET OF WOMEN”

“Lady Rai: A Mummified Legacy of Devotion, Craftsmanship, and Shared Mortality Across Millennia “Lady Rai: A Mummified Legacy of Devotion, Craftsmanship, and Shared Mortality Across Millennia More than 3,500 years ago, Lady Rai served not as a ruler, but as a devoted nursemaid to Queen Ahmose-Nefertari, a prominent royal figure of early 18th Dynasty Egypt.Continue reading ““Lady Rai: A Mummified Legacy of Devotion, Craftsmanship, and Shared Mortality Across Millennia”

THE AFRO-ASIATIC ROOTS OF THE ORIGINAL HEBREW ISRAELITES THE AFRO-ASIATIC ROOTS OF THE ORIGINAL HEBREW ISRAELITES The early Levantine region, home to the ancient Israelites and other early Semitic groups, was not an isolated outpost but rather an extension of Africa’s rich Afro-Asiatic world, deeply influenced by African linguistic, cultural, and biological developments. As historianContinue reading “THE AFRO-ASIATIC ROOTS OF THE ORIGINAL HEBREW ISRAELITES”

THE STORY OF BENEDITO HALF-LEAGUE THE STORY OF BENEDITO HALF-LEAGUEBenedito Meia-Légua, who haunted slave owners years before abolition. His original name was Benedito Caravelas and he lived until 1885. He was a natural leader and well-travelled, and knew a lot about the northeast. His wanderings had earned him the nickname “Half-league”. He always carried aContinue reading “THE STORY OF BENEDITO HALF-LEAGUE”

The forgotten Igbo pyramids in Enugu, Nigeria The forgotten Igbo pyramids in Enugu, Nigeria The Nsude pyramid shrines are said to be an archaeological site located in Nsude, a village in today’s Enugu state. These shrines that are shaped like pyramids were constructed by the Igbo people at a time not documented. However, around theContinue reading “The forgotten Igbo pyramids in Enugu, Nigeria”

Key Context and Scientific Insights: Key Context and Scientific Insights:Out of Africa TheoryModern humans (Homo sapiens) originated in Africa roughly 200,000–300,000 years ago. Around 60,000–80,000 years ago, humans began migrating out of Africa, eventually populating every continent. So yes, early humans who first migrated were of African origin and had dark skin.Cheddar Man (England)Cheddar ManContinue reading “Key Context and Scientific Insights:”