Here are 7 Little known facts about the atlantic slave trade that saw a vast majority of africans transported as slaves to a whole new world to work on plantations from the 15th through the 19th century.
1. The Atlantic slave trade developed...
Nollywood, the Nigerian movie industry, has grown to become one of the largest in the world, producing thousands of movies every year. The industry has not only gained recognition for its unique storytelling but also for its profitability. Over...
Africa has long been a mysterious, magical, and interesting place. The northern parts were explored first, leaving the rest of the land long shrouded in superstition, story, myth, and legend. Venturing into this uncharted land was no small endeavor,...
The cultural practice of early marriage is one of the most potent threats to the rights of children in modern times with its disturbingly recurring effects being very prevalent in many parts of Africa.
How disturbing you may ask.. Well,...
Orompoto or Orompotoniyun as she’s more commonly referred to was the first woman to become Alaafin of Oyo in the imperial era.
Orompoto assumed the throne because there was no adult male successor within her family at the time.
The Oyo...
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Although Wizkid has proven to the world countless times that he is the biggest artiste in Africa, there are still some people out there who still rate him low. To those who are still in doubt maybe this listicle...
While those in Nigeria, West Africa, and much of Africa celebrate the birth of Christ in December 25th, there are roughly 37 million Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia for whom January 7 is the traditional day of celebration.
Genna: An Ethiopian...
Wizkid, also known as Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and performer who has become one of the biggest names in African and global pop music. He has a large following on YouTube, with many of his...
Although French and African historians have unearthed volumes of evidence of colonial crimes, French leaders have consistently denied and attempted to conceal this black chapter of history.
These African countries are still pursuing restitution of the French army’s crimes and...
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.
