The Ultimate Place To Learn About The Descendants of Africa
Thomas Peters, originally born Thomas Potters in 1738, played a significant role as a veteran of the Black Pioneers during the American Revolutionary War. As a Black Loyalist, he was instrumental in advocating for former enslaved people and helped establish Read More …
The Mamma Haidara Commemorative Library, located in Timbuktu, Mali, is a significant private manuscript library established by Abdel Kader Haidara in 2000. This library honors his father, Mamma Haidara, and is renowned for preserving one of the most extensive private Read More …
Muhammad al-Amîn al-Kanemi (Arabic: محمد الأمين بن محمد الكانمي; 1776 – 8 June 1837) was a distinguished African Islamic scholar, teacher, and political leader who played a pivotal role in the history of the Kanem–Bornu Empire during a time of Read More …
Introduction Muhammadu Kanta (died 1561), widely recognized as Kanta Kotal, is one of the most significant figures in the history of the Hausa states, notable for his role as a warrior-king and the founder of the Kebbi Empire. His leadership Read More …
Juan Garrido, born around 1480 in the Kingdom of Kongo, was a remarkable figure in history, recognized as the first documented Bantu person in what is now the United States. His journey took him from West Central Africa to Portugal, Read More …
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie stands as a literary icon whose captivating storytelling has left an indelible mark on the world of literature. Born on September 15, 1977, in Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria, Adichie’s childhood was shaped by the enduring impact of Read More …
Kenneth Onwuka Dike, a prominent Nigerian educationist and historian, made indelible contributions to the academic and historical landscape of Nigeria. As the first Nigerian Vice-Chancellor of the esteemed University of Ibadan, he left an enduring legacy. Dike’s influence extended beyond Read More …
Chukwuemeka “Emeka” Odumegwu Ojukwu, born on November 4, 1933, was a pivotal figure in Nigerian history, serving as a military officer, politician, and ultimately as the President of the Republic of Biafra from 1967 to 1970. His legacy is deeply Read More …
Thomas Sankara was an extraordinary figure whose legacy continues to inspire people around the world. Born in 1949 in what was then known as Upper Volta (now Burkina Faso), Sankara’s journey towards becoming a symbol of revolution started with his Read More …
Cheikh Anta Diop was a multifaceted Senegalese scholar whose far-reaching work spanned the realms of history, anthropology, physics, and politics. He emerged as a prominent figure in the study of the origins of human civilization and pre-colonial African culture, asking Read More …