Actor Chadwick Boseman, who inspired millions with roles as Black Panther, Jackie Robinson, and Thurgood Marshall, has died at age 43 after a four year battle with colon cancer, his family says. Chadwick Boseman made some of the biggest movies of our time while battling cancer. Unbelievable. Amazing strength. At least he was with family when he passed, surrounded by …
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Why Ethiopia is seven to eight years behind the rest of the world
You may think that it is 2020 worldwide. But not the same thing for Ethiopia as they recently entered their new year (2013) in September. With a specific calendar seven or eight years behind the rest of the world, there are massive celebrations going on around the country or celebrate the New Year. A calendar similar to the ancient Julian …
Read More »Untold history of African kings who ruled India
“The darkest man is here the most highly esteemed and considered better than the others who are not so dark. Let me add that in very truth these people portray and depict their gods and their idols black and their devils white as snow. For they say that God and all the saints are black and the devils are all …
Read More »Nubians kingdom of Kush ruled ancient Egypt from 700 BC
The 25th dynasty of Egypt, also known as the Nubian dynasty or kushite kingdom, was the last dynasty of Egypt’s Third Middle Era after the Nubian incursion (the XXV Dynasty or the 25th Dynasty). The 25th dynasty was a line of pharaohs from Kush Kingdom, located in northern Sudan and Upper Egypt today. Most of the kings of this dynasty …
Read More »87-year-old grandmother saving her mother tongue from dying
Katrina Esau work so hard to ensure her childhood language survives. She put much efforts to save her childhood language from dying and to make sure that her grandchildren speak it. At the age of 84 (2017), Mrs Esau is one of N|uu last three fluent speakers, one of the San languages of South Africa. N|uu is considered the original …
Read More »Fascinating art. Traditional wall painting by South African women [pictures]
The origins of African art lie long before recorded history. Ndebele Women Painting Traditional Designs on Walls. The Ndebeles are an African ethnic group living in South Africa and Zimbabwe known for their artistic talent, especially with regard to their painted houses and colorful beadwork. In African art history has played a significant role in shaping the culture and history …
Read More »The Hamar, untouched tribe from “never colonized” country, Ethiopia
Ethiopia is unique in Africa because it was never colonized by any European power. It holds the title of being the oldest sovereign nation on the continent, maintaining its independence even as much of Africa came under foreign rule. Along with Liberia, Ethiopia is recognized as one of only two African countries to avoid colonial domination, which is a source …
Read More »Male self-presentation is deified as Erinle in Yoruba and Nefertum in Kemet
These deities represent the godself that is conscious of the way he presents himself to the world and how this corresponds to respect for yourself and your community. The African gentleman. Erinle is known in Yoruba as the son of Oshun. He is always decked out in cowries (ancient money) but is not arrogant. He is well-mannered, well-spoken and well-behaved …
Read More »Ivory portrait of Queen Mother Idia of Benin Empire. Looted by British 123 years ago
The Benin ivory mask is a miniature ivory sculptural portrait of Idia, the first Iyoba-or Queen Mother-of the Benin Empire of the 16th century, taking the shape of a traditional African mask. This ivory portrait of Queen Mother Idia from the 16th century is among the most celebrated works by The Met. It is one of four ivory pendant masks, …
Read More »Meet Chief Nyamwana, the White traditional ruler of Lunda tribe in Zambia
Chief Nyamwana is the only white who is a traditional leader of Lunda tribe of Mwinilunga District in Zambia. In the 17th century Lunda, under its ruler, Mwata Yamvo or Mwaant Yav and the capital of Musumba, formed the Lunda (Balunda, Luunda), which is now the democratic Republic of Congo along the Kalanyi River. From there they extended widely over …
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