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How Amílcar Cabral Mobilised Farmers and Fuelled Guinea-Bissau’s Liberation
On September 10, 1974, Guinea-Bissau finally celebrated Independence from Portuguese colonial rule,…
Yaa Asantewaa, Obaa Basia: The Woman Who Fights Before Cannons
Content Introduction Yaa Asantewaa, Queen Mother and warrior Protecting the Legacy of…
From Swaziland to Eswatini: A Name That Spoke of Home
INTRODUCTION Every September 6, the Kingdom of Eswatini celebrates its Independence Day,…
Hassiba Boulmerka: First African woman to win Olympic gold in middle distance running, and break barriers
In the summer of 1992, the world watched as a woman in…
Ngugi wa Thiong’o: The Literary Warrior Who Gave Africa Its Voice
INTRODUCTION On May 28, 2025, the world bid farewell to Ngugi…
Lucky Dube: The Reggae Prophet Who Sang for Freedom and Unity
INTRODUCTION In the darkest days of apartheid South Africa, when bullets…
Black History Month – an introduction
Black History Month is a time-honored celebration that transcends borders, a month…
Who named Africa the dark continent?
This pertinent question must be asked. Who named Africa the dark continent?…
Soulful Sounds of Africa: Discover the Origin and Influence of Afrobeat Music
Africa, the vibrant continent rich in culture and diversity, has given birth…