Mallam Aminu Kano: Nigerian politician and anti-colonial activist
Mallam Aminu Kano was a greatly reputable northern Nigerian politician, reformist and educationist. He worked energetically in support of democratisation, …
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
Bibi Titi: The Unsung Hero of Tanzania
“Tiny legs trying to catch up with the pace of my mother as she guided me by hand to the …
7 African Female Musicians You Should Know
Several African female musicians have established themselves as among the continent’s most extraordinary when it comes to quality music. It’s …
Top 10 Remarkable Kenyan Women you should know
Today, the world is changing at an unprecedented rate. Kenyan women are entering boardrooms and taking leadership positions in politics …
Flora Nwapa: The Mother of Modern African Literature
Flora Nwapa, popularly known as the Mother of Modern African Literature, was a Nigerian author with her full name Florence …
How Nigeria’s Dele Olojede became the First African Bred to Win Pulitzer Prize
Nigeria’s Dele Olojede became the first African bred to win the Pulitzer Prize in journalism category in 2005. The Pulitzer …
How Didier Drogba used Football to end Civil War in Ivory coast
By the year 2005, Ivory Coast was being raged by a civil war that started in 2002. The state of …
From Rag to Riches: The story of 3 Kenyans who rose from a poor background to become among the wealthiest people in Kenya
In Kenya, there are very few people who have attained the billionaire status. The majority of them were born in …
7 Outstanding African Female Leaders That Inspire Us
For a long time, African female leaders around the world have been making a phenomenal impact in their communities and …
Ladi Dosei Kwali: The First And Only Nigerian Woman To Appear On A Currency Note
Born in 1925 to Gbagyi parents in the village of Kwali, Gwari district of Abuja, Ladi Dosei Kwali was the …
Yaa Asantewaa and Her golden stool Fight against The British
The world today has developed a culture of singlehood parenting. Slangs like “Baby mama” and “Baby Daddy” have quickly risen …
South Africa’s Christiaan Barnard: The first cardiac surgeon
Every 3rd December, South Africans and the world commemorate the first Human to human heart transplant carried out by Christiaan …
Fúnmiláyọ Ransome Kuti: The First Nigerian Woman to Drive a Car
On Nigerian roads today, the number of women driving cars is uncountable. Not only do women drive cars now, but …
William Ruto: The Village Boy Who Became President in Kenya
From rags to riches. How often is this phrase used when referring to a political figure? The name William Ruto …