History

African moors, who conquered Spain and ruled it for more than 800 years, were responsible for bringing Europe out of the dark ages. 1. The Spanish occupation by the Moors began in 711 AD when an African army, under their leader Tariq ibn-Ziyad, crossed the Strait of Gibraltar from northern Africa and invaded the Iberian peninsula ‘Andalus’ (Spain under the …

Menes (c. 3200–3000 BC) was a pharaoh of ancient Egypt during the Early Dynastic Period. He is recognized by classical tradition with uniting Upper and Lower Egypt and establishing of the First Dynasty. Although conventional Egyptological consensus links Menes to the Naqada III monarch Narmer First Dynasty pharaoh Hor-Aha, the identity of Menes remains a point of contention. Various authorities …

The Azande (plural of “Zande” in the Zande language) are an ethnic group of North Central Africa. Regions with significant populations Central African Republic 96,500 DRC 2,061,000 South Sudan 1,040,000 They live primarily in the northeastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in south-central and southwestern part of South Sudan, and in southeastern Central African Republic. The Congolese …

Old Dongola was the capital of the Nubian kingdom of Makuria, which was located on the eastern bank of the Nile in Sudan’s Northern State. The Kingdom of Makuria arose after the collapse of the Nubian Kingdom of Kush in the 5th century AD. Makuria spanned the Nile Valley from the Third Cataract to south of Abu Hamad, as well …

Mekatilili was a remarkable woman; who played a crucial role in the independence of Kenya from the grip of colonial rule. Similar to what Rosa Parks did almost 50 years later in Southern America. Mekatilili wa Menza wasn’t just any woman; she was a powerhouse. She was a woman driven by justice. And she understood the need to preserve cultural …

With a population of 11.1 million people according to a 2019 disputed UN statistic, South Sudan has over 31 million head of cattle, sheep and goats, making it a world-leading nation when the animal wealth is calculated per capita. South Sudan gained independence from the Republic of the Sudan in 2011, making it the most recent sovereign state or country …

The Kanem-Bornu Empire (ca. 9th century- 1900) was a large African state that extended a region that today includes the modern-day countries of Niger, Chad, Cameroon, and Nigeria. It continued to exist from the 9th century to the end of the nineteenth century. The Zaghawa nomadic people formed the empire, and they are said to be the first in central …

This tribe has a highly rich culture, and they know how to put up a stunning appearance. Continue reading to learn the secrets of outstanding hairstyle history. The Fula, Fulani, or Fule people are one of the most populous ethnic groups in the Sahel and West Africa, with a massive population spread across the continent. They inhabit in a variety …

The Jolof Empire, also known as the Wolof or Wollof Empire, was a West African state that ruled parts of Senegal from 1350 to 1549. Following the 1549 battle of Danki, its vassal states were fully independent; in this period it is known as the Jolof Kingdom. Origins Traditional Wolof accounts indicate that the state’s and empire’s founder was the …

Amina, a 16th-century Hausa warrior-queen, is known to have captured lovers from the towns she conquered. Queen Amina is frequently cited among the norm-breaking African women of the past, whose abilities and acts much exceed what we have come to expect of women in current society. Despite the fact that her historicity has been called into question on several occasions, …