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Dan (Yacouba)

The Dan transitioned from a collection of independent villages to a cohesive group during the 19th century. This transformation was shaped by their interactions with nearby kingdoms, including those of Mali. However, limited oral and written records leave much of their early history shrouded in …

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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

ebe onye dara ka chi ya kwaturu ya.

a person falls, where his god/spirit has placed him

fate and your personal god has a role in how your life unfolds

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