Since making her Grand Slam debut at the age of 17, Coco Gauff has cemented her name in tennis history, one bat swing at a time.
Honouring King Pelé: 11 things you probably didn’t know about the greatest footballer of all time
On the evening of December 29, 2022, the world was devastated by the news of the passing of the legendary Brazilian soccer player, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known to the world as King Pelé. Pelé, who had been battling colon cancer for several years, died at the age of 82 in his home in Santos, Brazil surrounded by his family.
Iron Eben, the ceremonial sword that doesn’t cut but protects kings of Benin at public events
It’s a sword, but one that does not attack an enemy or find itself in physical battles. The Iron Eben, a flat iron leaf-shaped blade with a central rib flanked by triangular cut-outs, was introduced into the kingship of the Benin Kingdom during the Ogiso dynasty.
Check out how Nigerian artist Marcellina Akpojotor turns tiny pieces of waste Ankara fabric into art
Award-winning Nigerian artist Marcellina Akpojotor, like many in the creative industry, finds her inspiration in the everyday activities around her. But, the oddity in her work lies with the raw materials she chooses to express her themes.
The Worship of Lizards and Their Ceremonial Burial by the Umu-Ukwa Tribe of Nigeria
It may appear bizarre or probably mysterious to some, that a puny reptile such as the monitor lizard is deified and revered. But not for the Umu-Ukwa tribe of Nigeria.
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.
The Mystery of ‘Lip Plates’ of the Ethiopian Surma Tribes
There’s no denying that advancements made in technology have a pervasive influence on nearly every facet of modern-day living. But, that notwithstanding, there still exists sections of the global population who hold on dearly to cultural practices in their most ancient forms.
12 players of African origin who played for foreign nations in World Cup 2022
The 70th FIFA Congress, held in September 2020, voted to amend the rules regarding eligibility for national teams. Previously, a single appearance in a competitive match, such as a Nations League game, would bind a player to a national team for their entire international career.
The history of ‘Japa’ and how it came to mean the world to Nigeria’s youth.
The 1970s and 1980s witnessed the beginning of the first wave of emigration from Nigeria, which the locals called “Japa.” Many young people in Nigeria fled the country in search of better opportunities in the West, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom, as the country was going through a difficult period economically and politically.
Brazil football legend Pele has died
Brazil football legend Pele has died at the age of 82, his family has confirmed. Pele had been battling colon cancer and was being treated for cardiac and renal dysfunction in the hospital.
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