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Morocco, a treasure trove of history and diverse landscapes, beckons enthusiasts of the history to delve into its rich tapestry. Here are 10 fascinating facts that shed light on the unique allure of this North African gem. 1. Morocco is the only African country with coastlines on both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, providing it with a diverse …

Mansa Musa I, also known as Musa Keita I, was the tenth emperor of the Mali Empire, one of the largest empires in West Africa. And he is the richest man in history with estimated wealth of over $400bln. He ruled from 1312 to 1337 and is considered one of the wealthiest individuals in history. Early Life and Rise to …

There were many female warriors throughout Africa’s history, each with their unique story and legacy. Here are just a few examples: 1. Queen Nzinga of Ndongo and Matamba (1583-1663) – She was a skilled diplomat and warrior queen who fought against Portuguese colonization in Angola. Nzinga led her people in a series of battles against the Portuguese, earning a reputation …

The Kuba Kingdom, also known as the Bakuba Kingdom or Bushongo, is a traditional Central African kingdom. The Kuba Kingdom flourished between the 17th and 19th centuries in the heart of the modern-day Democratic Republic of the Congo, bordered by the Sankuru, Lulua, and Kasai rivers. The Kuba Kingdom was a federation of several smaller Bushongo-speaking principalities, as well as …

Shewa (Amharic: ሸዋ; Arabic: شيوا, Oromo: Shawaa), formerly romanized as Shua, Shoa, Showa, Shuwa , is a historical region of Ethiopia which was formerly an autonomous kingdom within the Ethiopian Empire. Ethiopians like to hold up their ancient civilization and superiority against colonizers and to that, it remained uncolonized. The ancient province of Endagabatan is now a part of Shewa. …

“King Ndjoya’s favourite wife, with tattoos on her skin, head and shoulders, seen from the front.  King Njoya had 500 wives. King Ibrahim Njoya was the ruler of Bamum, the great ethnic group in what is now western Cameroon, in 17th Century from the years of 1860 to 1933. The history of the Bamum people was preserved before his reign …

Traditional African kings and queens are pushing for more recognition. What role, if any, do old kingdoms have in a modern continent? For thousands of years before to freedom, Africa was dominated by kings and traditional leaders who possessed immense power. However, they have now been supplanted as head of state across the continent as a result of revolutions, military …

At age two, most kids would be playing games or having fun with other kids, but Benjamin Ikenchukwu Keagborekuzi I wasn’t one of them. He had been crowned king or Dein of the Agbor Kingdom, a traditional Nigerian state in Delta State, Nigeria, at that young age. Keagborekuzi I, who was born on June 29, 1977, also established a record …

Tohazee, the Red Hunter, created the Kingdom of Dagbon in the 11th century. In modern Ghana, it is one of the largest and oldest kingdoms. The Kingdom of Dagbon is one of Ghana’s oldest and best-organized traditional kingdoms, having been created in the 11th century by the Dagomba people (Dagbamba). It encompassed the Northern, Upper West, Upper East, and North …

Around 1770, Abla Pokou led her people from modern-day Ghana to the Ivory Coast, where she formed the Baoule nation. According to legend, she sacrificed her son to the river in order for her people to cross. Abla Pokou was born in the early eighteenth century. She was the niece of King Osei Tutu, the co-founder of Ghana’s Ashanti Empire. …