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The Kongo people are as important in history as they are numerous. Today, they number 20 million in the countries of DRC, Repulic of Congo, Angola, and Gabon. In the 14th century, the Kongo Kingdom was as a dominant power with a centralized political system and a capital at Mbanza Kongo. By the late 15th century, they established contact with …
Sign Up for Newsletter Explore MapsMay. 11, 2007
Highlife Musician, Chief Osita Osadebe, Dies Aged 71
Born in Atani, Anambra, Stephen Osita Osadebe (Born 3/11/1936) would go on to be the leader in Igbo highlife music. In 1984, he released the iconic track "Osondi Owendi." In 1999, he released the album "Kedu America." Osadebe performed from 1958 to 2007.
View HistoryItsekiri
The Itsekiri number 1.5 million and primarily live in Edo, Ondo, and the Warri areas of Delta State. Typically, their language has aspects of Yoruba and Igala due to thier proximity and history with those communities.
A notable conflict during 1997 to 2003 was the …
ndị o bula na-akpara nku nọ n’ụlọ be ha, o na-eghere ha nri
whoever cuts firewood around their own compound, will not lack food
people who work diligently within their own space, community, or means will be sustained
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