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How this son of refugees became one of the greatest classical composers of African descent
One of the many brilliant African-American musicians throughout history, Robert Nathaniel Dett was also a choir director, pianist, and author in addition to being a composer. Dett was born on October...
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Sadio Mané: from Senegal to the pinnacle of international football
Senegalese forward Sadio Mané was born on April 10, 1992. He now plays for the Bundesliga club Bayern Munich and the Senegal national team. His pushing, dribbling, and speed have earned him a reputation...
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All about the former slave who authored a Greek textbook in 1881
Ex-slave William Sanders Scarborough wrote a Greek textbook after gaining his freedom in the United States. In 1881, he penned the classic text “First Lessons in Greek,” at age 29. The textbook...
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Highlighting Magema Magwaza Fuze, the first Zulu native to publish a book in Zulu language in 1922
Since the days of colonialism, when Africans’ knowledge and skills seemed to be ignored, it is clear that history books, which were mostly written by colonists, have not been kind to Africans. So,...
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Discover the ancient Egyptian sword Khopesh and how it became one of the most lethal in history
Swords, knives, and daggers have been the go-to weapons of choice for soldiers across the globe for centuries. These deadly weapons altered the course of battles and sparked both fear and intrigue. Some...
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How Ghana’s King Prempeh I was exiled to Seychelles for 24 years over 50,000 ounces of gold
Asantehene Prempeh I was the 13th monarch of the Ashanti Empire of the Gold Coast. When he ascended to the throne around age 16, he changed his name from Prince Kwaku Dua Asamu III to Prempeh I of the...
