β οΈThe Rainmakers who bury their dead seated
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How old were you when you learnt that Tanzania, Zambia and South Africa use the same instrumental sound for their national anthem?
The original hymn Nkosi sikelel’ iAfrika was written in Xhosa language b....
Moremi Ajasoro, the Legendary Yoruba Queen
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This week we are spicing things up just a little bit. I am handing over the reins to our co-founder and editor, Stephanie. Also, expect interesting guest posts from great African writers in the coming issues.
....The mass Suicide by Igbo Slaves
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The fact that more than 100 of you are reading this is humblingπ. Just six months ago, this was but a dream.
I hope you are enjoying the stories, and thank you for subscribing. Let's take it to 1000 subscribe....
Amanirenas, the forgotten African Queen and Archeress
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I want to welcome to the family the eight people that have subscribed since our last issue π€.
Why is history so important?
History has the power to shape narratives, legitim....
Luanda Magere the Indomitable warrior
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In African homes, children are always warned against criticizing adults on any level lest they are cursed. There is this notion that with age comes wisdom. Does it mean society doesn't have old fools?
....King Jaja of Opobo, from a slave to a king-issue 14
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Why do we associate long, grown out "bushy" hair or dreadlocks with irresponsibility, drug use and everything negative there is?
Is the perception justified, or is it a sign of self-sabotage and self hate brought....
Nzinga Mbande the African Warrior Queen from Mbundu
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I was watching a youtube video, and something the creator said struck me as odd. He said that David Livingstone was the first person to discover Mosi-oa-Tunya and proceeded to name it Victoria Falls. How could he discover....