Religion
The Beautiful Rock-Hewn Churches of Ethiopia
The Rock-hewn Churches of Lalibela are eleven monolithic churches carved into the rugged landscapes of Lalibela, in Ethiopia, these remarkable structures were commissioned by King Gebre Meskel Lalibela in the late 12th and early 13th centuries and aimed to...
Society & Culture
King Gbudue: The African Leader Killed by the British for Opposing Colonization in 1905
King Gbudue was a royal Azande leader and arguably the most prominent person in the recent history of the Azande people.
Society & Culture
The Legend of Kintu: The Father of all People
A mythical legend, Kintu, exists among the Baganda (a Bantu group and the largest ethnicity in Uganda). Kintu, the first man on earth, lived with a cow he depended on for milk.
Gulu, the creator of all things, lived in...
History
Sir Harry Rawson: The British Officer Behind the 1897 Benin Expedition and the Plundering of Priceless Benin Bronzes
Admiral Sir Harry Rawson was a renowned British naval officer who became famous for leading the 1897 Benin Expedition, which ended in the capture and sacking of Benin City, the eventual fall of the Benin Kingdom, and its incorporation into colonial Nigeria.
History
Sekuru Kaguvi: The African Leader Who Was Hanged for Leading a Rebellion Against the British in 1897
Sekuru Kaguvi was a prominent leader in the late 19th century in what is now Zimbabwe who was hanged for rebelling against the British during the First Chimurenga war in 1897.
History
Princess Yennenga: The Horse-Riding Warrior of Burkina Faso
Princess Yennenga was a Legendary horse-riding warrior from the kingdom of Dagomba, who lived over 900 years ago. She is considered to be the mother of the Mossi people of Burkina Faso.
Society & Culture
African Countries That Changed Their Names After Independence
African countries that changed their names after independence: Many African nations underwent significant transformations after gaining independence, including changing their names to reflect their new identities.
Religion
The Creation Story of the Efé People of DR Congo
According to the Efé creation myth, their story begins with the divine hand of God crafting the first human being, named Baatsi. Using clay as his medium, God sculpted the form of a man.
Society & Culture
Ellen and William Craft: The Black Couple Who Escaped Slavery by Disguising Themselves
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The plan, devised by William, was to utilize Ellen's appearance and have her disguise herself as a wealthy white man traveling with his male slave, William.
Society & Culture
African Countries Colonized by France and Their Dates of Independence
France had a significant presence in Africa during the colonial period, with colonies scattered all over West, East, Central and Northern Africa.
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Arthur St. Clair: The Black Minister Lynched for Presiding Over a Mixed-Race Marriage in 1877
Arthur W. St. Clair was an African-American leader whose life was tragically cut short in 1877. His crime? Presiding...
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