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The Basotho people's history is closely tied to the formation of the Kingdom of Lesotho. Today, the 8 million strong Basotho can be found in countries of LeSotho and South Africa.
In the early 19th century under the leadership of King Moshoeshoe I, they unified …
Nnewi
Modern-day Nnewi was the seat of the old Nnewi Kingdom, an Igbo kingdom that began in the 15th century. It was made up of four quarters: Otolo, Uruagu, Umudim, and Nnewichi. The people trace their origin to Mmaku and his descendants, though some traditions link …
ụ̀tụ̀tụ̀ ọ́mā (oo-too-too oh-mah)
Ekele a na-eji kee mmadụ mgbe ụtụtụ bịara.
A greeting used in the morning; “Good morning.”
View WordsFeb. 13, 2018
Akwaeke Emezi Publishes Her Debut Novel, "Freshwater"
On Feb 13th 2018, Abia native Akwaeke Emezi (Jun 6th 1987) published her debut novel "Freshwater." She is would also publish a New York Times bestseller in 2020 "The Death of Vivek Oji." She is known for her fantastical style as well as LGBTQ themes.
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