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09/03/2024

The United States government has imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa, along with other senior officials, for corruption and human rights abuses. The US government said leaders in Zimbabwe were siphoning off public resources for personal gain. What do you make of that move by the US, and do you think the US should target more African leaders?

01/03/2024

Welcome to Maputo, Mozambique 🇲🇿

01/03/2024

Ethiopia, State of 'Amhara' Province
- It is one of the nine countries that make up the Ethiopian Federation, Amhara is the second largest country in terms of population after the state of Oromia, which is only 3% larger than it, and the third largest in area after the state of Somali/Bogdan (the first largest is Oromia).

- The Amhars are an ethnic group originating from the Horn of Africa-North Ethiopia, and they are the descendants of the Saba and Gazai tribes, most of the Amhars of course live in Amhara in the historical region of 'Abyssinia' And they are the largest Abyssinian tribe among 6-7 existing tribes.

-Their first kingdom is Damat, followed by Saba/Sheba, then Axum, then Abyssinia, then the Ethiopian Empire and finally 'Ethiopia', This name was enshrined in law along with its modern and limited borders only in 48', named after Ethiopus the first king of Kush.

- The Amhars belong to the Ethio-Semitic peoples, and are classified as part of the family of the Semitic peoples as the descendants of Shem the son of Noah, although there is a claim that says that their ancestors, who are saba and abesha/Abyssinian were the sons of Cush son of Ham.
But factually their history is older than the Bible and the division of humanity into: Shem Ham and Japheth.

- Their Amharic language, which was born from the Semitic Gaaz language, became the language of the Ethiopian Empire and the official language of the country from the beginning of the 14th century to the present is the official language of Ethiopia.
It is also the second most spoken Semitic language in the world after the Arabic language.

-The origin of the name Amhara is in the Gaaz language 'Amhara' = the meaning is 'the people of the mountains - mountain people' because the origin of the Amharic in particular is in the areas of the high Samian mountains which are also called "the roof of Africa", there is another hypothesis that the name is derived from the word "Amhari" Or "Mahar" which means: enjoyable, pleasant, beautiful and stunning.
- Their number is over 50 million people, about 59% of the Amhara live in their Amharic homeland when they make up about 91% of the local population, and the rest are scattered in Oromia and the other states of the region, and of course in the capital Addis Ababa where they are almost half of the city's residents.
Outside of Ethiopia, the Amhara are found in the following countries: the United States, Sudan, Somalia, Eritrea, Canada, Sweden, Yemen, Germany, Djibouti, Norway, Egypt and Israel.

● The Amhars in particular and the
Ethiopians in general are the proudest people in the world, and at the same time the most humble.

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01/03/2024

Celebrating Black History Month: Honoring Legacy, Resilience, and Achievement

Every February, the world recognizes Black History Month, a time to reflect on the profound contributions, struggles, and triumphs of Black individuals throughout history. The celebration traces its roots back to the pioneering efforts of historian Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, who established Negro History Week in 1926. Later expanded to a month-long observance, Black History Month provides a platform to acknowledge the indispensable role of Black people in shaping societies across the globe.

One of the primary objectives of Black History Month is to shed light on the often-overlooked narratives and achievements of Black individuals. From civil rights icons like Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks to trailblazers in science, literature, and the arts like Mae Jemison and Maya Angelou, Black history is rich with stories of resilience, innovation, and excellence. By amplifying these voices, Black History Month challenges us to confront historical injustices and recognize the profound impact of systemic racism on society.

Moreover, Black History Month serves as a catalyst for education and dialogue surrounding issues of race and equality. It provides an opportunity for individuals and communities to engage in critical conversations about the ongoing fight for racial justice and the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of life. Through films, lectures, exhibits, and other cultural events, Black History Month fosters understanding, empathy, and solidarity among people of all backgrounds.

However, it's essential to recognize that the celebration of Black history should extend beyond the confines of a single month. True progress towards racial equality requires year-round commitment and action. As we commemorate Black History Month, let us not only honor the past but also recommit ourselves to creating a future where every person, regardless of race or ethnicity, can thrive and fulfill their potential.

In essence, Black History Month is a time to celebrate, educate, and advocate for a more inclusive and equitable society. By recognizing the past struggles and achievements of Black individuals, we can inspire positive change and pave the way for a better tomorrow.

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01/03/2024

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

THE DESTRUCTION OF MOMBASA

The excerpt from Springer’s account focuses on the Swahili city-states of Kilwa and Mombasa, both of whom maintained strong ties with seaborne merchants in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean. The shipping and commercial port at Kilwa was a part of a network of key trading posts that also included Zanzibar, the gold supplying area of Sofala, and the harbor and commercial port of Mombasa. Mombasa became the only one to mount a series of resistance against the Portuguese, though it was later defeated and burned. The excerpt describes some of these events.

“Further on, an advance along the coast towards India, there is an isle hard by the mainland, on which is a town called Mombaça. It is a very fair place, with lofty stone and mortar houses, well aligned in streets [after the fashion of Kilwa]. The wood is well-fitted with excellent joiner's work. It has its own king, himself a Moor. [The men are in colour either tawny, black or white and also] their women go very bravely attired with many fine garments of silk and gold in abundance. This is a place of great traffic, and has a good harbour, in which are always moored craft of many kinds and also great ships, both of those which come from Çofala and those which go thither, and others which come from the great kingdom of Cambaya and from Melynde [Malindi]; others which sail to the Isles of Zinzibar [Zanzibar], and yet others of which I shall speak anon.
This Mombaça is a land very full of food. Here are found many very fine sheep with round tails, cows and other cattle in great plenty, and many fowls, all of which are exceeding fat. There is much millet and rice, sweet and bitter oranges, lemons, pomegranates, Indian figs, vegetables of divers kinds, and much sweet water. The men thereof are oft-times at war and but seldom at peace with those of the mainland, and they carry on trade with them, bringing thence great store of honey, wax and ivory.
The king of this city refused to obey the commands of the King our Lord, and through this arrogance he lost it, and our Portuguese took it from him by force. He fled away, and they slew many of his people and also took captive many, both men and women, in such sort that it was left ruined and plundered and burnt. Of gold and silver great b***y was taken here, bangles, bracelets, ear-rings and gold beads, also great store of copper with other rich wares in great quantity, and the town was left in ruins.”

Source: Charles Henry Coote, ed. and trans., The Voyage from Lisbon to India, 1505-6: Being an Account and Journal by Albericus Vespuccius (London: B. F. Stevens, 1894), 24-29.

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01/03/2024

The transition from the Mthethwa federation to the Zulu kingdom

The 1879 war with Britain put the word Zulu in the English language. Various Tv series and films have been made about the Zulu.

After the Dutch settled in the Cape coast, the Cape colony’s borders began moving East and North from 1652 onwards, until a collision in 1879 with the Zulus. The clash with the Zulus happened under British rule of the Cape Colony.

The Zulu and Xhosa languages have three clicks. Gciriku and Yei, which are Bantu languages of Botswana and Namibia, have incorporated the four-click Khoisan system, while Dahalo, a Cush*tic language of Kenya, uses only one click.

Interactions between the Khoikhoi, San and Southern Bantu people resulted in the borrowing of some click words such as those featuring in Zulu and Xhosa. Some other Southern Bantu have even more limited word borrowing of click words.

Who are the Zulu and how did they form the identity we are accustomed to learning about?

Ethnic identities in Africa and particularly in Southern Africa expanded and contracted, over time. They were not static. Some people fled political consolidation when territories were conquered by violence resulting in migration, and languages travelled in all sorts of directions. Some people conformed. Some resisted. Some took on new languages due to vassalage, or trade necessities.

The Zulus are the result of these political re-organisations, under a man called Shaka Zulu, particularly the result of his expansions. King Shaka's reign coincided with the start of the Mfecane/Difaqane ("upheaval", or "crushing"), a period of devastating warfare and chaos in southern Africa between 1815 and about 1840 that depopulated the region. His role in the Mfecane/Difaqane is highly controversial.

Shaka Zulu prioritized time he spent on political considerations and social engineering so he never married or had children.

Originally, the Zulus were a chiefdom. The Zulu were originally a minor clan in what is today Northern KwaZulu-Natal, founded ca. 1574 by Zulu kaMalandela.

Shaka Zulu was born to Senzangakhona. His father was chief of the Zulu. It was just a chiefdom with about 4000 to 5000 followers. Zulu meant something different to the large kingdom it became.

The land of the Zulu’s is called KwaZulu. The name kwaZulu translates roughly as Place of Zulus, or more formally Zululand.

His father and mother were either married or not married. Whichever is true, his mother Nandi had to raise Shaka herself after they were expelled from the Zulu royal household.

Based on oral tradition, some kids used to bully Shaka as a child because his father had rejected him and his mother. Shaka is meant to have grown up with a deadly hatred of the people that had rejected him, or made fun of him as a child.

The Zulus were a part of federation under Dingiswayo, known as the Mthethwa Empire. "Mthethwa" means "the one who rules". It consisted of roughly 30 Nguni chiefdoms, lineages, and clans. Unlike its successor, the Zulu Kingdom, the Mthethwa Paramountcy was a confederation. The Zulu chiefdom was a vassal of the Mthethwa Paramountcy. The Mthethwas also had an alliance with the Tsonga people.

According to Muzi Mthethwa (1995), the Mthethwas are descended from the Nguni tribes of northern Natal and the Lubombo Mountains, whose modern identity dates back some 700 years. They are among the first Nguni-Tsonga groups who left the Great Lakes in Central Africa between 200 AD and 1200 AD. On arrival in Southern Africa, they settled around modern-day Swaziland, mainly on the Lubombo Mountains, before leaving in the 17th century to settle in modern-day KwaZulu-Natal, in the Nkandla region.

In the Mthethwa Empire, which was a federation of Nguni communities, military training was required for initiation into manhood at age 15. Shaka first distinguished himself as a good soldier. He was elevated to the commander of his age set.

Shaka Zulu would later re-purpose the “initiation custom” into mandatory military service for specific age sets.

At age 15 his father died, and Shaka came back to seize the chiefdom from a half brother, when Shaka's younger half-brother Sigujana became king to the Zulu chiefdom. Shaka remained a vassal of the Mthethwa Paramountcy.

North of the Mthethwa Empire (or Mthethwa paramountcy as some other people called it) were the Ndwandwe kingdom, a Bantu Nguni-speaking people, also known as the Nxumalo's.

The Ndwandwe, with the Mthethwa, were a significant power in present-day Zululand at the turn of the nineteenth century. Under the leadership of King Zwide, the Ndwandwe nation destroyed the Mthethwa under their king Dingiswayo, and the power vacuum was filled by Shaka Zulu and the Zulu tribe.

In 1818, Zulu took over the role of confederation leader once the leader died after he saw and stepped into a power vacuum. Dingiswayo was killed in a battle with the Ndwandwe in 1817. The Mthethwa Paramountcy was then superseded by the Zulu Kingdom

01/03/2024

In 1991, a Nigerian Prophet by name Daniel Abodurin felt inspired by the story of Daniel in the Bible and decided to recreate the story.

He went into a cage in a zoo where lions were kept with the belief that God would shut their mouths. As soon as he entered he was completely eaten by the lions.

This incident happened at the University of Ibadan Zoo South-West Nigeria in 1991.

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01/03/2024

The area of Africa where Swahili is spoken👇
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01/03/2024

Botswana 🇧🇼

29/02/2024

In 1687 the Dutch wonted to convinced fante to join them to fight the British but the Fante kings refused the offer. Dutch still embarked on the war against the British and won it. Fante king in Mankessim didn't take it likely because he was afraid that dutch will soon take control of the coast and come after them. Mankessim king organised the Fanti Union Asafo (army) to Komenda to fight the dutch.

The war began and Fanti army were victorious on land battle but the fight didn't end there, Dutch navy brought their worship closer to the shores of Komenda, Elmina and part of cape coast and bombed this city's. Over 30% population of Fantes in the coast were killed.

The fight ended and the dutch governor went to Mankessim for a peaceful negotiations but what the Fantes wonted is for them to leave Fante land.

Other kingdom's saw that Mankessim is powerful state even the dutch couldn't enter the state to fight them so some of the kingdom's formed allies with them one of the kingdom's who became allied was Wassa.

Years later Fanti and the British army came together to protect the coast against the dutch, France and other European kingdoms, that is how Fanti-British relationship
started. Dutch also were able to convince Komenda and Elmina to Join them because they didn't want to be destroyed by the dutch navy and almost 50 years later in 1701 Ashanti empire was a established and the dutch negotiate with them to supply them guns and also allie with them to expand they are empire against Fantie and the British.

Several years later the Fante Kings met again at Mankessim for the third and the last war against the dutch and this time they were able crush down Dutch army in Komenda and captured the city, they continued the war to Elmina trying to capture Elmina from the Duch but Dutch has already brought all his army in west africa to protect Elmina and also the govenor. Both Fante and the Duch did not have the financial and resources to continue the war so the war sized and Dutch decided to leave not only Fante land but the entire west Africa because they didn't have enough army to fight in any west African kingdom when another war break out. Fante was a United kingdoms in west Africa now Ghana.

29/02/2024

The eight volume series "General History of Africa" compiled in the 1970's-80's by leading African historians/scientists, was supposed to be the basis of a new curriculum for African history. It details Africa's history from the stone age to the 'post colonial' era, including pre-colonial African civilizations. It was never implemented as a school curriculum. Instead, many of us grew up being taught that: "Africa has no history before the arrival of Europeans".

What does this mean about Africa's "independence" from colonialism, if the same colonial narrative of history is still being taught? Who is really in control of this continent? Who's benefiting from its mineral wealth to this day?

29/02/2024

The Moors,

African peoples in Europe, ***medieval***

Ancient African Kingdoms

Black history

29/02/2024

The World needs Africa
Not the other way round

29/02/2024

DID YOU KNOW??

The Borana people of Ethiopia 🇪🇹 and Kenya 🇰🇪 didn’t name their nèwborn babies. Bòrana people don't name their children for up to 3 years. Naming ceremonies only happen occasionally and often they have to wait for some time. Until you name them, you just call them by random names of your choice.

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29/02/2024

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29/02/2024

THE YORUBA PEOPLE OF WEST AFRICA

The Yoruba tribe is a distinct group of People who live in west Africa. Over 40 million Yoruba live in the world. The most concentrated populations of Yoruba are in Nigeria and Benin. The Yoruba have distinct languages, foodways, and music. At the same time, they are related to other ethnic groups in West Africa. The most famous Yoruba musical tradition is drumming. Yoruba music is heavily emphasized by drums, which are also a prominent part of religious and cultural events. Yoruba society is patrilineal. The religion generally practiced by the Yoruba people is a native Yoruba religion that is built around the worship of Odua, the god-hero who formed the Earth and founded the Yoruba people.
The first organized Yoruba civilization was the Oyo Empire. The Yoruba language and culture are related to those of surrounding groups of people, including the Baribe, Nupe, and Igala. The culture of the Yoruba tribe is inextricably connected with the tribe's environment, and this connection pervades multiple aspects of their lifeways, including artwork and food.
The Yorubas are known for being good at weaving, embroidering, pottery making, woodcarving, leather and bead working, and metalworking.
The Yoruba people love to enjoy life while it last. Among fun lovers in the different ethnic groups in Nigeria, Yorubas can be ranked first and at most third. An average Yoruba person in Nigeria will always like to infuse enjoyment in every of his or her daily activities. Fun never stops for an average Yoruba person and life tend to extend

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29/02/2024

HAVE YOU HEARD OF THIS NEW PHONE?

Mara Phones

Made in Rwanda, **Mara Phones** is Africa's first fully made smartphone. The mobile revolution has reshaped our day-to-day lives, providing instantaneous, on-the-go access to information and communication channels.

MADE IN AFRICA!!!

29/02/2024

THE PEOPLE OF AKAN IN GHANA🇬🇭 AND IVORY COAST🇨🇮

Akan is the largest ethnic group in Ghana and Ivory Coast. They predominantly inhabit the Ashanti, Eastern, Central, and a portion of the Western regions.

The average population of Akan people is estimated to be about 20 million. It is one of the west African tribes or group of people that have maintained their indigenous languages and which has not been influenced so much by the West.

The Akan people have an interesting and rich cultural heritage which is a product of a combination of their language, music, dance, art, and traditional beliefs.
The Akan people are recognized for their gold workmanship and were one of the major gold-producing areas in Africa during the pre-colonial era. Also, they have a long history as good farmers and merchants.

Matrilineal inheritance is one of the most prominent cultural customs among the Akan people. This indicates that property is inherited through the mother's line rather than the father's. Also, the Akan people celebrate other traditional festivals throughout the year, such as Adae Kese, which is held every 42 days to honor ancestors.

The Akan language has a number of dialects, notably Asante Twi, which is widely spoken in Ghana due to its frequent use on radio and television.
The Akan people have made enormous contributions to Ghanaian society and continue to shape Ghana's cultural identity.
Akan is not just the largest and most widespread groupin Ghana but also in Cote d'Ivoire.
It is believed that the roots of the community are from the Sahel region and the Savannah.

The Akan people or community consists of different groups all of which have traced a common origin. The community is believed to be as old as the Congo forest. Some of the prominent personalities who are members of the group include the great Kwame Nkrumah, Kofi Annan, Mario Balotelli, John Atta Mills, Idris Elba, Jerome Boateng among many others. If you would like to know a few more things about the Akan people then the following is a brief history of their language, religion, and political organization.

Most Akan people speak the Twi Fante. Others speak the Bia language. The majority of the Twi speaking communities include people from the Akuapem, Asante, and the Akyem. The Bia language is spoken by groups that include Agon, Kwahu, Wassa, and the Fante. An average Akan person speaks English.

The Akan's are very religious people. Most of the contemporary ones are Christians. Even though they are surrounded by other religions like Islam, the majority still maintain their Christian faith. Initially, the Akans were organized into a small kingdom called Bonoman. They also engaged in various trading activities like slavery and gold mining to keep their families. This brought them a lot of wealth. Most Akans still live in an extended system of family

Initially, the Akan people mostly were engaged in the slave trade and thus were a major key player in the transatlantic trade which was highly based on slavery. However, they later engaged in gold mining which became a lucrative business and a major economic activity among them. In present times, the Akan people now engage in farming activities for their day-to-day livelihood. Some have even diverged into the international business world. Others have moved into the urban areas to engage in different activities and work in the industries.
Those who remained in the village areas are also engaged in activities like gold mining and cocoa farming.

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29/02/2024

THE SAN PEOPLE

The San Tribe Is One Of The Oldest Ethnic Groups In Africa
The San are descendants of early stone age ancestors and are known for their unique language and cultural practices. Today, the San tribe are spread out across , Botswana, Namibia Zambia, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Angola, and South Africa. It is estimated that there are currently approximately 100,000 San people alive.

San Languages - The Unique Sound of Clicks
San people speak numerous dialects of a group of languages known for the characteristic 'clicks' that can be heard in their pronunciation, represented in writing by symbols such as! or /. These languages are highly complex and have been developed over thousands of years, with each dialect reflecting the cultural practices and traditions of the San communities that speak them. Despite the challenges of preserving their languages in the face of modernization and displacement, the San continue to speak and teach their languages to younger generations.

The San Tribe's Rich Artistic Tradition
The San Tribe has a long and rich tradition of artistic expression, with a particular focus on rock paintings, engravings, and beadwork. Their rock art can be found in the form of paintings or engravings in almost every district in South Africa.
the San are also known for their intricate beadwork, which is used to create jewellery, clothing, and other decorative items.

The San Tribe's Hunting Skills Are Legendary
The San's reputation as expert hunters is well-deserved, owing to their remarkable tracking abilities and ingenious hunting techniques. The San people's expert tracking skills allow them to follow the trail of an animal across various terrains, including the ability to track a wounded antelope among the tracks of a herd; until the animal separates from the group and succumbs to its injuries.

The San Tribe is a remarkable tribe with a rich history and cultural heritage that has survived for tens of thousands of years. They have demonstrated incredible adaptability in the face of changing circumstances, from their early migration patterns to their use of innovative hunting techniques. While they face challenges to their way of life in the modern era, the San continue to hold on to their unique cultural identity and the legacy of their ancestors.

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29/02/2024

The beautiful city of Luanda, Angola 🇦🇴

29/02/2024

🇬🇭🇬🇭Ghana has the first floating solar farm in West Africa located at BUI DAM 🤍
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Johannesburg, South Africa 🇿🇦

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The Street of Rabat, Morocco 🇲🇦

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The Richest Man Ever Lived In History was an African🤴🏿Mansa Musa🙌🏿🙌🏿

29/02/2024

Here are some Tribes In Northern Nigeria that speaks their own language.

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Welcome to Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪

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Mama África 💕

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Welcome Portharcourt, Nigeria 🇳🇬

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Drone view of Addis Ababa Ethiopia 🇪🇹

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