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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 and resist external threats, including rival kingdoms and European encroachment. This confederacy became a key …
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our hands are clean
we are innocent or we are not to be blamed
View ProverbsAug. 13, 1966
Violet Odogwu-Nwajei Becomes First Female African Medalist at the 1966 Commonwealth Games
Violet Odogwu-Nwajei (May 15th, 1942) of Asaba wins bonze in the long jump in 1966. This made her the first female African medalist in the history of the Commonwealth Games. She has also acted as president of Nigeria's Athletic Federation.
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Nigeria's 3.5 million Igala people live primarily in Kogi State by the junction of the Niger and Benue Rivers. There are significant populations in Anambra and Enugu States.
Being so close to the Igbo, the history of Igbo-Igala is plentiful and filled with cultural exchange …
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