Uzonna Anele

History

Thomas-Alexandre Dumas: the First Black General in the French Army

Uzonna Anele - September 2, 2021

Thomas-Alexandre Dumas is the first ever black man to lead a European army. He was the first person of color in the French military to become brigadier general, the first to become divisional general, and the first to become general-in-chief of a French army.

Business

Forbes: These Are the Richest People In Nigeria, 2021

Uzonna Anele - September 1, 2021

According to this year's Forbes Richest Billionaires Ranking, Aliko Dangote is Nigeria's richest man. His networth is estimated at $12.1 billion.

Africa Ranking

Top 10 Most Powerful Militaries In Africa (2021)

Uzonna Anele - August 27, 2021

According to the Global Fire Power, Egypt has the most powerful military in Africa and the 13th in the world with a PwrIndx* score of 0.2216

Society & Culture

7 Ancient Cultural Practices That Are Still Prevalent in Some Parts of Africa

Uzonna Anele - August 26, 2021

Africa is known to have a very rich culture, some of this cultural practices are not so bad, while there are some that are outrightly inhumane and need to be put to stop. 7 Ancient Cultural Practices That Are Still...

Society & Culture

African Tribal Markings and Meanings

Uzonna Anele - August 25, 2021

African Tribal marks are scarifications with specific patterns drawn on the faces of individuals for the purpose of 'identification, protection and beautification'. The custom is an ancient African culture and are usually inscribed on the body by burning or...

Africa Ranking

African Countries With the Highest Internet Users (2021)

Uzonna Anele - August 23, 2021

With over 104 million internet users, Nigeria has the highest internet users in Africa. The country is followed by egypt with 55 million internet users.

Society & Culture

The Painted Mud Houses of Tiébélé, Burkina Faso

Uzonna Anele - August 21, 2021

In the village of Tiébéle in Burkina Faso, the natives are known for their amazing traditional cob homes which are built by the men and elaborately decorated by the women.

Africa Ranking

African Nobel Prize Winners

Uzonna Anele - August 18, 2021

With 11 Nobel prize winners, South Africa has the highest number of Laureates in Africa, followed by Egypt with 4 and Liberia with 2. Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Ethiopia, Tunisia, and Congo Democratic Republic all have one each.

Society & Culture

The Stunning Traditional Huts of the Toposa People of South Sudan

Uzonna Anele - August 12, 2021

The Toposa people live in well organised villages, with different houses for dry and rainy season, granaries, where they not only keep their supllies but also their personal items.

Bizarre

Tabitha Chawinga, the Footballer Who Was Forced to Strip During a Match to Prove She Was Female

Uzonna Anele - August 7, 2021

while playing for a girls’ school team, she was forced to undress in front of the opposition to prove she was a girl. Her opponents did not believe she was female because of how well she played.

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About Me

Anele is a web developer and a Pan-Africanist who believes bad leadership is the only thing keeping Africa from taking its rightful place in the modern world.

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