Mr Madu
History
Seriki Williams Abass: The Former Slave Who Later Became A Renowned Slave Merchant in Yorubaland
Mr Madu -
Seriki Williams Abass was a renowned slave merchant during the 19th century and a former paramount ruler of Badagry.
History
From Slavery to Master Builder and Legislator: The Story of Horace King
Mr Madu -
Horace King, also known as Horace “The Bridge Builder”, was an enslaved African-American who became a renowned builder and architect during the 19th century.
Africa Ranking
Top 10 Black Billionaires: Richest Black People in the World (2024)
Mr Madu -
Nigerian Cement tycoon 'Dangote' is the richest black person in the world, with a fortune estimated at $13.4 billion
History
Betsy Heard, the Mixed Race Woman Who Dominated the West African Slave Trade in the 18th Century
Mr Madu -
Betsy Heard was a powerful female slave trader who rose to prominence in 18th century West Africa. Operating out of the Bereira river, she oversaw the transportation of thousands of enslaved Africans to the Americas.
History
The Tragic Case of George Stinney Jr: The Youngest Person Executed in the United States in the 20th Century
Mr Madu -
George Stinney Jr. was a 14-year-old African American boy who was wrongfully convicted of the murder of two white girls in Alcolu, South Carolina in 1944.
People & Politics
List of African Presidents Who Have Died in Office, 2024
Mr Madu -
Throughout Africa's history, there have been several presidents who have died while in office. Some of these deaths have been the result of natural causes, while others have been the result of assassination or other violent means. In this...
History
From Slave to Adopted Godson of the Russian Emperor: The Remarkable Life of Abram Petrovich Gannibal
Mr Madu -
Abram Petrovich Gannibal was a Russian nobleman and military engineer of African descent who lived in the 18th century.
History
The Stono Rebellion: How Enslaved Africans Led the Largest Slave Rebellion in South Carolina in 1739
Mr Madu -
The Stono Rebellion was an uprising of enslaved Africans who were likely from the Central African Kingdom of Kongo that took place in the colony of South Carolina in September 1739
History
The Inspiring Life and Legacy of Madam C.J. Walker, the First African American Millionaire
Mr Madu -
Madam C.J. Walker, born Sarah Breedlove, was the first self-made African American millionaire in the United States. She was a pioneering entrepreneur, philanthropist, and activist.
History
The Maji Maji Rebellion: How African Rebels Held Their Own Against Germans Colonialists for Two Years
Mr Madu -
The Maji Maji Rebellion was a large-scale uprising that took place in the German East African colony (present-day Tanzania) between 1905 and 1907.
About Me
Mr Madu is a freelance writer, a lover of Africa and a frequent hiker who loves long, vigorous walks, usually on hills or mountains.
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