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The scribe Amenhotep, son of Hapu : portrait of a wise man. The scribe Amenhotep, son of Hapu : portrait of a wise man. He was an Egyptian architect, scribe, soldier and sage who was a courtier of the pharaoh Amenhotep III. Also called Huy, he was born in the 15th century BC, perhaps aroundContinue reading “The scribe Amenhotep, son of Hapu : portrait of a wise man.”

Thuya, the mother of Queen Tiye, left a monumental legacy by becoming the grandmother of Akhenaten and Tutankhamun. Thuya, the mother of Queen Tiye, left a monumental legacy by becoming the grandmother of Akhenaten and Tutankhamun. Thuya is believed to be a descendant of Queen Ahmose-Nefertari, and held many official roles in the intertwined religionContinue reading “Thuya, the mother of Queen Tiye, left a monumental legacy by becoming the grandmother of Akhenaten and Tutankhamun.”

The MOSSI PEOPLE OF TODAY’S BURKINA FASO The MOSSI PEOPLE OF TODAY’S BURKINA FASO…comprises of smaller groups like the Lobi, Gurunsis, Bobo and so on in what is modern day Burkina Faso. The elites of the Mossi are reputed to have descended from Princess Yennenga, who had arrived from what is today northern parts ofContinue reading “The MOSSI PEOPLE OF TODAY’S BURKINA FASO”

NEW TERROR GROUP IN THE NORTH. NEW TERROR GROUP IN THE NORTH. LAKURAWA MOUNTS MASSIVE ATTACK IN SOKOTO, KILLS 13 HUNTERS Mon, 5 May 2025 No fewer than 13 hunters are feared dead after suspected Lakurawa terrorists ambushed a seasonal hunting expedition in Hurumi Forest, Talewa ward, Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State. DailyContinue reading “NEW TERROR GROUP IN THE NORTH.”

Africa Doesn’t Need Your Oil, Gas or Gold—It’s the Only Continent That Doesn’t Need to Import Anything – Steve Harvey Tells The West Africa Doesn’t Need Your Oil, Gas or Gold—It’s the Only Continent That Doesn’t Need to Import Anything – Steve Harvey Tells The West In a powerful reflection on Africa’s potential, American TVContinue reading “Africa Doesn’t Need Your Oil, Gas or Gold—It’s the Only Continent That Doesn’t Need to Import Anything – Steve Harvey Tells The West”

Understanding the Deeper Meaning of “Di” in Igbo Culture Understanding the Deeper Meaning of “Di” in Igbo Culture The Igbo word “Di” isn’t just a simple translation of “husband.” It carries much more depth. At its core, Di means “master” or “lord.” In the context of Igbo family life, the husband or Dianyi is seenContinue reading “Understanding the Deeper Meaning of “Di” in Igbo Culture”

The History Behind African Hair Braiding The History Behind African Hair Braiding African hair braiding dates back to 3500 BCE in Egypt and is deeply tied to tribal identity. Braids signified a person’s tribe, age, status, religion, and wealth. They were also worn during special ceremonies like weddings and rites of passage. Girls learned braidingContinue reading “The History Behind African Hair Braiding”

How did the Ancient Egyptians perceive their own identity? How did the Ancient Egyptians perceive their own identity? Into which ethnic category did they place themselves? What did they call themselves? The Ancient Egyptians used a specific term to refer to themselves: “Kammau.” While some argue that “Kmt” refers to the “Black Land” due toContinue reading “How did the Ancient Egyptians perceive their own identity?”

The Last Embrace” “The Last Embrace” The sun in the arid lands of Kofari did not just shine—it punished. It bore down on the cracked earth with a merciless glare, turning dust into blades and air into fire. The trees, once proud and life-giving, now stood as skeletal reminders of what once was. And beneathContinue reading “The Last Embrace””

The kingdom located in the area we now know as Ethiopia was often referred to as “Abyssinia” “The Ethiopians say that the Egyptians are one of their colonies which was brought into Egypt by Osiris. They add that from them, as from their authors and ancestors, the Egyptians get most of their laws. It isContinue reading “The kingdom located in the area we now know as Ethiopia was often referred to as “Abyssinia””