Mr Madu

History

James Derham, the first African American to Practice Medicine in the United States

Mr Madu - September 22, 2021

Dr. James Durham has been widely acknowledged as the first recognized African American to practice medicine in the United States.

Africa Ranking

Top 10 Best Airports in Africa, 2021

Mr Madu - August 16, 2021

South Africa's Cape Town International Airport is the best airport in Africa, according to the latest Skytrax World Airport Awards. The airport also scooped the top prize for being the continent's cleanest and having the best staff. South Africa scored...

Religion

The Traditional Creation Story of the Mandé Peoples of Western Africa

Mr Madu - July 18, 2021

The Traditional Creation Story of the Mandé Peoples of Western Africa; and each pair became the four elements, the four directions, as corners in the framework of the world's creation.

Society & Culture

The Traditional Creation Story of the Efik People of Nigeria

Mr Madu - June 27, 2021

The Efik(s) traditionally worship the God Abassi as a supreme creator and like every other tribe in Africa they have their own traditional creation story.

Society & Culture

Artefacts Looted From Ethiopia 150 Years Ago Withdrawn From Uk Auction After Ethiopia’s Appeal

Mr Madu - June 17, 2021

Two artefacts that were stolen during colonial-era looting by British forces in Ethiopia have been withdrawn from auction after the Ethiopian government appealed in a letter.

Lifestyle

Ande Dem Trainers: Senegalese Street Sellers in Barcelona Take on Nike With Own-brand Trainers

Mr Madu - June 9, 2021

After years of selling knockoff merchandise like designer shoes, handbags etc, Barcelona’s street vendors known as Manteros have set up a co-operative and launched a line of trainers under the brand name Top Manta

Society & Culture

13 Weird African Cultural Practice That Are Still in Existence Today

Mr Madu - March 26, 2021

Africa is home to over 1000 different tribes and rich cultures with practices that are both amazing as well as scary, while others are just plain bizarre, like the ones below.

Africa Ranking

Updated: Top 10 Oldest Presidents in Africa, 2021

Mr Madu - January 30, 2021

Paul Biya is the oldest president in Africa and the oldest president in central Africa. He is also the second-longest-ruling president in Africa.

History

Black Caesar: The African Chief Who Escaped a Slave Ship and Became a Notorious Pirate

Mr Madu - January 25, 2021

Black Caesar was a chieftain in West Africa until he was tricked and lured onto a slave ship. By chance, the slave ship was struck by a hurricane, and Black Caesar was among the only ones to escape alive....

History

Charles King: This former Liberian King Holds the Record for the Most Fraudulent Election in History

Mr Madu - December 18, 2020

Charles Dunbar Burgess King was a politician in Liberia who served as the 17th President of Liberia from 1920 until 1930. In 1927, won the presidential election with over 15 times more votes than there were electors, but a...

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