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Moshoeshoe I, the founder and king of the Basotho Kingdom (current-day LESOTHO), was known for …
Read More »Legend of Africa: King Moshoeshoe I, wise & brave warrior who founded Lesotho
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Changamire I: Warrior King who founded Rozvi Empire (1684–1866) in Zimbabwe
The Rozvi Empire (1684–1866) was a Shona state established on the Zimbabwean Plateau by Changamire …
Read More »The Maasai: One of oldest warrior tribes in Africa
The Maasai are an African indigenous ethnic group of semi-nomadic people who live in Kenya …
Read More »Hadza: Ancient African tribe that relied on hunting for over 10,000 years to date
The Hadza are a Rift Valley indigenous ethnic group who live around Lake Eyasi. They …
Read More »Adam’s Calendar: Oldest man-made structure created by Africans 75,000 years ago
Africa is home to a diverse range of complex and ancient civilizations that have thrived …
Read More »The Khoisan, oldest people of Southern Africa & were Kings of the Planet
Some 22,000 years ago, Khoisan were the largest group of humans on earth: the Khoisan, …
Read More »King Askia I the great, King of Songhai Empire [1443 – 1538]
Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr al-Turi, known as Askia Muhammad I (1443–1538), was the first king …
Read More »The world’s oldest jewellery is from Africa c. 75,000 years ago
Africans drilled tiny holes in snail shells and strung them as beads to create the world’s …
Read More »Mwana Ngana Ndumba Tembo—Ruler of the Angolan Tchokwe [1840-1880 circa]
Ndumbo Tembo protected Tchokwe sovereignty and resources by establishing an autonomous territory with tight restrictions …
Read More »Khama III of Bechuanaland. Highly regarded ‘The Good King’ [1819-1923]
Khama was highly regarded as a peace-loving king who prioritized technological achievements such as the …
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