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Fante

The Fante have a long history of trade, particularly with European merchants during the era of the Atlantic slave trade and later in gold and ivory. In the 17th century, they formed the Fante Confederacy, a coalition of states that sought to protect their autonomy …

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Apr. 14, 2015

Author, Chigozie Obioma publishes the Booker Prize nominated "The Fishermen"

Chigozie Obioma’s The Fishermen captures the deep bonds and tensions within a typical Nigerian family, reflecting familiar Igbo themes like prophecy, discipline, and brotherhood. Its recognition by the Booker Prize gave global visibility to these everyday Igbo experiences.

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Proverb

ihe onye ofụ ọpị fụtara, ya na imi ya.

what a flute-player blows is between him and his nose.

mind your own business / someone’s affairs are their own responsibility.

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