The Wisdom of Amenemope (Author): Ancient African Insights

Amenemope, the son of Kanakht, is known as the supposed author of the “Instruction of Amenemope,” an Egyptian wisdom text from the Ramesside Period. He is depicted as a wise scribe and sage who lived in Egypt during the 20th Read More …

Nsibidi: The Ancient Symbolic Proto-Writing Script of Nigeria’s Ekpe Society

Nsibidi, also known as nsibiri, nchibiddi, or nchibiddy, holds a significant place in Nigerian history and culture. Developed by the Ekpe secret society, this intricate system of symbols or proto-writing is believed to have originated in the southeastern part of Read More …