Technology

Philip Emeagwali, a Nigerian computer scientist and mathematician, has left an indelible mark on the world of technology through his groundbreaking contributions to the development of the internet and supercomputing. Early Life and Education Born in 1954 in Akure, Nigeria, Emeagwali demonstrated early aptitude in mathematics. He pursued his education, earning a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Oregon State University …

Dr. Thomas Mensah is a Ghanaian chemical engineer known for his significant contributions to the fields of fiber optics and nanotechnology. Born in 1950 in Kumasi, Ghana, he earned his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana before pursuing advanced studies in the United States. Dr. Mensah’s groundbreaking work revolves around improving …

The story of Benjamin Banneker and his wooden clock is an inspiring tale of ingenuity and accomplishment. Benjamin Banneker, an African American born on November 9, 1731, in Maryland, possessed an inherent curiosity and a strong aptitude for mathematics and mechanics. In 1752, Banneker garnered public acclaim by building a clock entirely out of wood. The clock, believed to be …

Mustapha Gajibo is a Nigerian University drop-out who builds 100% electric cars and the first producer of electric vehicles in Nigeria. Education is important in every facet of life, but what you do with it, and the impact you make with it is what matters. Every year, millions of young people around the world drop out of school to either …

Steel was produced in East Africa over 2000 years ago Since the invention of modern steel in 1847, we now discuss the Bessemer process for producing carbon steel. Carbon steel, on the other hand, had been produced much before Kelly or Bessemer. The Haya people used one of the oldest and most advanced ways. They are an African tribe living …

Africans are rejoicing over the invention of a gas cooker which does not use kerosene or gas by a 67-year-old man at a time when the price of gas has increased significantly. The man who goes by the name Hadi Usman demonstrated in a video how the product works. He appealed to the government to support in terms of patent …

Who was Marie Van Brittan? Marie Van Brittan Brown was an African American inventor. She created the first home security system with the help of her husband Albert Brown. The patent for her invention was registered with the name of “Home Security System Utilizing Television Surveillance “ in 1966 and was accepted in 1969. The security system created by Marie …

Africa is home to a diverse range of complex and ancient civilizations that have thrived for thousands of years. Africa now boasts a vast variety of historical sites that can convey tales of long-forgotten cultures and people. The 75,000-year-old Adam’s Calendar believed to be create by Bokoni people in South Africa is one of these remarkable historical sites. Blaauboschkraal stone …

The Aksumite currency was created and used in the Kingdom of Aksum (or Axum), which was located in modern-day Eritrea and Ethiopia. Its mintages were issued and circulated from King Endubis’ reign about AD 270 to the first half of the seventh century, when it began to collapse. Mogadishu currency, issued by the Sultanate of Mogadishu, was the most extensively …

A truly one-of-a-kind African country. Ethiopia has a long, detailed, fascinating history, a distinct national identity, incredible and untapped heritages, and rites that are both exciting and mysterious in their own right. It’s also the world’s oldest living alphabets – Ethiopic – and probably one of the longest with its 345 letters. The country is a mosaic of plethora of …