The presence of the ancient and powerful Kingdom (and later Empire) of Oyo under the direction of the Alaafin of Oyo in the geographical zone now described as Southwestern Nigeria was one of the most significant characteristics of Yorubaland. The role and scope of Oyo’s impact in establishing a Yoruba identity and consciousness among the Yoruba has continued to resonate …

Ancient Black Egyptians? They were African? Were they? This was a topic that was raised and discussed. It is true that other studies have been carried out which suggest the opposite. But the answer is there if you look closely at the enormous array. Here are the facts that prove ancient Egyptians were Black and Africans. Ancient Egyptians referred to …

A Harvard researcher has declared that Africans are the only race that has 100 percent human DNA while the rest have Neanderthal DNA in them. While this seems controversial another separate study colludes with the Harvard study. Dr. David Emil Reich, a genetics professor at Harvard, and his colleagues analyzed the genetic variants of 846 non-African people, 175 people who …

The facts about Africa’s giant race and its extinction is still a mystery to the world today. The more we look for origin and disappearance, the more closer we get to it. The few remains of history teaches us that Africa had giants. Idubor from the ancient Kingdom of Benin, currently located in Southern Nigera, was one of such giants …

The rise of farming marked a significant turning point in African history around 4,000 to 5,000 years ago. Bantu speakers, historically hunter-gatherers living in the region between Cameroon and Nigeria, were able to gradually leave their homeland and spread to new areas by mastering this new ability. This was the beginning of a millennia-long journey that culminated in the settlement …

The Kingdom of Netherlands officially presented a smuggled Ife Terracotta antiquity dated to be at least 600 years old to Nigeria. The repatriated antiquity was presented to the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed at a ceremony held in Abuja. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyema, Netherlands Ambassador to Nigeria, Harry Van Dijk, Nigeria Charge de Affairs …

Saint Mark, a pivotal figure in early Christianity, emerges from the historical tapestry of North Africa, specifically the region of Pentapolis within the land of Libya. Born in the vibrant city of Cyrene, nestled in the western expanse of Libya, Saint Mark’s origin adds a unique layer to his identity. As documented by copticchurch.net, he entered the world to Jewish …

Queen Pokou was the queen and founder of the Baoule tribe in West Africa, now Ivory Coast. She is sometimes called Awura, Aura, or Abla Pokou. As the tribe spread westward, she ruled over a branch of the strong Ashanti Empire. The Baoule people, a sub-group of the Akan people, are one of the largest ethnic groups in modern Ivory …

The Mangbetu are people from the Democratic Republic of the Congo who speak Central Sudan and live in the northeastern province of Haut-Uele. In the regional language of Lingala, the language is called Kingbetu, but the Mangbetu call it Nemangbetu. It is a member of the family of languages of Central Sudan. As the saying goes, “beauty is in the …

The Zulu Kingdom, also called the Zulu Empire, was a Southern African state in what is now South Africa. During and after the Anglo-Zulu War, the small kingdom gained world renown, not least for initially defeating the British in 1879 at the Battle of Isandlwana. This led in 1887 to the British annexation of Zululand, while the king’s office continued …