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How a black African ruler made the ancient kingdom of Kush a global superpower
Around 700 BC, two empires ruled the earth – the Assyrian Empire and the Kingdom of Kush. The Kingdom of Kush, also known as the Kingdom of Napata, the Kingdom of Kerma, the Meroitic Kingdom or sometimes...
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Amina, one of few warrior queens who ruled an African kingdom for 34 years in the 1500s
One of the greatest warriors ever to emerge from Africa in the sixteenth century was Queen Amina of Zazzau. Like the great Nzingha of Angola, Queen Amina’s leadership skills were discovered early...
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Multimillion-dollar monuments in Africa that courted serious controversies
Eye-popping, exquisite monuments dot the landscapes of several countries in Africa such that once in a while, it will be difficult to acknowledge that most countries, if not all African countries, are...
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This mystical Nigerian woman built a monument bigger than the pyramids in 1000AD
At the heart of Oke-Eri, a small community which is about four kilometres from Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State in Nigeria lies the remains of one of the greatest woman that has ever lived – Bilikisu Sungbo....
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After sacrificing for France in WWII, Senegalese soldiers were repaid with death
The Second World War was a global conflict that can never be forgotten. Over 40 million people were recorded to have died in the war, making it the bloodiest war ever. The war was essentially between the...
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7 iconic African leaders who died a sad and lonely death
In African history, emblematic leaders have never been in short supply. During the pre and post-independence era, several leaders emerged to champion the cause of their people. Some lived old enough to...
