Makoko, just outside the city of Lagos in Nigeria, is a neighborhood that is built on water. Houses are built …
Culture
The Benin Empire
Introduction to the Benin Empire
The Kingdom of Benin has been described as having the world’s largest earthworks carried out …
Why it is important to respect the beliefs and culture of others
Africa is an amazingly diverse continent. It has thousands of different languages and ethnic groups, over fifty countries, and many …
“No matter how hot your anger is, it cannot cook yams”- A Nigerian Proverb
If you are angry about a situation, you cannot progress. Having a negative attitude is wasted energy. It is difficult …
The Unlimited Potential of Reading
It is incredible how much can be learnt from reading and books. It is a knowledge that can never be …
How to achieve better Street Photography
TIPS FOR BETTER STREET PHOTOGRAPHY
First of all – there are almost no technical rules in street photography. Street photography …
Central African History: The Kanem/Kanem-Bornu Empire (700 AD – 1893 AD)
INTRODUCTION TO THE KANEM BORNU EMPIRE
The Kanem/Kanem-Bornu Empire (700 AD – 1893 AD) existed for over a thousand years. …
East Africa: A short history of the Zagwe Dynasty (1000 – 1270 CE)
INTRODUCTION TO THE ZAGWE DYNASTY
The Zagwe Dynasty (1000 -1270 CE) succeeded the Aksumite Empire (100 – 940 CE). It …
The “forgotten city” that has been discovered in Ethiopia
Very recently, in June 2017, archaeologists uncovered a ‘forgotten city’ in eastern Ethiopia, dating back to the tenth century. The …
Kanem-Bornu: ‘The Longest Empire in African History’
(Much of this information is taken from an article by Vincent Hiribarren, which can be found here)
The Kanem …