30 Ugandan Proverbs and their Meanings
The Baganda tribe of Uganda is known for its rich oral tradition, which is revered in the African Great Lakes …
People of Africa
People of Africa seeks to document the struggle, strength and success stories of Africans.
As the only black continent on earth, People in Africa Category will serve as a motivation and reference point to follow and project true African stories.
The continent which is blessed with striking beauty and diversity has 3000 distinct ethnic groups and 2000 languages. The people of Africa have more physical variations than any other continent
Yasuke: The African slave who became a samurai
Yasuke was a presumed African slave who travelled to Japan around 1579. Much about him remains a mystery as there …
TOP 5 Richest Kings in Africa and Their Net Worth
Before Colonization, African countries were mostly controlled by kings, who dominated the people under the system known as monarchy. As …
General Aderonke Kale: The First Female Army Major-General in Nigeria
When many people hear the words “Nigerian Army,” the first impression that springs to mind is of a horde of …
15 Swazi Proverbs and their Meanings
As the last African monarchy standing, the kingdom of Eswatini – previously Swaziland – is known for not only cherishing …
Top 10 Quotes of Bob Collymore
Bob Collymore fell in love with art as a young man. As a child, he was confident that he would …
Meet Martha Koome: Kenya’s First Female Chief Justice
Justice Martha Koome is a human rights activist, a jurist and the first woman to occupy the Chief Justice office …
Empress Taytu Betul, The unsung mastermind behind a free Ethiopia
The history of Ethiopia can never be complete without the mention of Empress Taytu Betul, for most people who are …
10 Unsung Heroes from Kenya
October 20 every year is Mashujaa day in Kenya. Mashujaa day is a day set aside to celebrate and honor …
Meet Danny Manu: The Ghanian Innovator Who is Changing The World Through His Earbuds
Since the dawn of time, language has been the number one barrier of humans communication, or maybe ever since the …
How Andrew Takyi-Appiah Established One of Africa’s Fastest Growing Fintech Company
Andrew Takyi-Appiah is a Ghanaian businessman famous for being the Founder and Managing Director of Zeepay Ghana Limited, one of …
How Somalia’s Iman Abdulmajid Carved out a Niche in the Modelling World
Iman Abdulmajid popularly known as Iman for short is a female model from the Somalian root who has carved out …
Jonathan Adagogo Green: The First Nigerian Professional photographer
Jonathan Adagogo Green widely regarded as one of Africa’s first and best photographers, was born in Rivers State, Nigeria in …
Alvan Ikoku: Interesting Facts About the Man on Nigeria’s Ten Naira Note
Mazi Alvan Ikoku was a Nigerian educator whose face graces Nigeria’s 10 naira note, but only a few people are …