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Culture
A History of the Forest Kingdom of Benin
With artwork to rival that of renaissance Italy, structures comparable to the Great Wall of China, and a ruthlessly disciplined …
A Short History of the Origin of Mathematics
Although the majority of people today would date the origins of mathematics back to the Babylonians, Egyptians, and Greeks, there …
‘It Takes a Whole Village to Raise a Child’ – An African Saying
This African saying is believed to originate from the Igbo and Yoruba people of Nigeria. But, the idea that ‘it …
The Legacy of King Mansa Musa
Have you ever wondered who is the richest man ever to have lived? Or, where he might have come from? …
Africa and the UEFA European Championship
The contribution African footballers have made to world football is incredible. For decades both at club level and at international …
The Best African Footballers in the Premiership
For a long time now there have been many African footballers playing in the English Premier league, the best league …
Why Heritage & Identity are Important for the Community
WHAT IS HERITAGE?
Heritage is many things. It can be buildings, mosques, temples or pyramids. It can be objects, clothes, …
African History Pride: The Ancient City Timbuktu
Our history is what defines us. The traditions and customs of societies that came before us influence who and …
The Basic Rules of Professional Football
Football is played by thousands of teams all over the world, with both men and women. It is the most …