Professor Ama Ata Aidoo, a renowned Ghanaian author, poet and playwright passed on at age 81.
Showing posts with label Africa. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Africa. Show all posts
The story of ‘the three wise men of Lagos
Ideally, a plate reading the words ‘welcome to LA’ or whichever place one is driving to is the unofficial welcome address from any city, but in Africa, culture does this welcome differently.
The mystery of Oguta Lake: where two rivers meet but do not mix
In Nigeria, West Africa is Oguta Lake, a lean “Finger Lake,” created when alluvium was used to dam the lower Njaba River. It is the biggest natural lake in Imo State, southeast Nigeria, and is located in the Niger Delta’s tropical rainforest.
DID YOU KNOW THAT...Cheikh Anta Diop,
One of the most influential Afrikan Scholar Cheikh Anta Diop, was the first person to scientifically prove not only that ancient Egyptians were descendants of black Afrikans, (that Egypt was a black society) but that the cultural achievements of that society predated and directly influenced the cultures of Greece and Rome, and consequently, modern Western civilization.
The mystery of the Igbo pyramids of Nigeria
It still remains a mystery when, how, and why the Igbo pyramids located in Nsude on the Udi highlands of Enugu State, South-Eastern Nigeria, were built. Some say the Igbo pyramids, also known as the Nsude pyramids, were constructed in memory of Uto-Nsude, the community’s war hero that has since become a deity.
Meet the 9’6″ Ghanaian now reported being the tallest man in the world
Sulemana Abdul, the tallest man in Ghana, received the shocking news that has attracted unexpected global attention to him. Recently, in one of his regular check-ups at a local hospital in the northern region of Ghana, Sulemana was informed that he had reached 9 ft 6 in (2.89m) in height.
Art from Africa: A History, Culture and Legacy
At first glance, Art from Africa: A History, Culture and Legacy might not seem like your thing. After all, the post is about Africa and its history, not art.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu: From Drug Lord To Presidential Candidate -David Hundeyin
From Gary, Indiana to Abuja, Nigeria via a stopover in Chicago. Here is how the bagman for a 1990's Chicago drug ring has become a frontrunner for Nigeria's most powerful office. And then some.
Adeyinka Grandson jailed for four and half years by a United Kingdom for inciting violence against other Nigerian tribes
Adeyinka Grandson, president of the secessionist group Young Yorubas for Freedom (YYF), has been jailed for four and half years by a United Kingdom court for inciting violence against other Nigerian tribes via social media.
Bank of Ghana bans pricing, advertising, receipting or making payments for goods and services in Foreign currency
The Bank of Ghana has issued a directive banning the pricing, advertising, receipting, or making payments for goods and services in Foreign currency in the country.
Burkina Faso's former president Blaise Compaore sentenced to life imprisonment for murder of Thomas Sankara in a coup
Burkina Faso's former president, Blaise Compaore has been sentenced to life imprisonment for complicity in the 1987 murder of his predecessor Thomas Sankara in a coup, a military tribunal ruled on Wednesday, April 6.
The Elephant Who Dug A Hole For 11 Hours Finally Pulls Out Something No One Expected
Elephants are among the most intelligent and intuitive species in the animal kingdom, despite their obtuseness. They wear their hearts on their sleeves, just like humans, and it’s pretty obvious when something bothers them. This was the case with one Indian elephant.
Deep Africa Mental Decolonization -Tope Fasua
The British government spends € 600 million annually on the BBC World Service (the BBC's international advertising branch).
Tanzania government releases dress code guidelines for public servant after an MP was sent out of Parliament for wearing trousers
ISWAP Commander’s errand boy chews his SIM cards after being nabbed in Borno market
Wida Kachalla, an “errand boy” to Modu Sulum, a notorious commander of the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) has reportedly been nabbed in a Borno market.
Outrage as 14-year-old wife dies while giving birth at church shrine
Police are investigating the death of a 14-year-old girl during childbirth. The girl's death in Zimbabwe sparked outrage among citizens and rights activists and renewed calls to end child marriages.
We should acknowledge that Nigeria is now a failed country - Former American Ambassador to Nigeria tells the US
A former United States Ambassador to Nigeria, John Campbell (L), and a former Director with Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government, Prof.
Video of Ghana Fire Service personnel arriving in a taxi and with fire extinguishers to fight fire goes viral
A video of Ghana Fire Service personnel arriving in a taxi to fight fire has gone viral after being shared online.
Traditional court fines Robert Mugabe's widow Grace five cows and two goats for 'improperly' burying the Zimbabwean dictator
The widow of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe has reportedly been fined five cows and two goats for 'improperly' burying her husband after he passed away.
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