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Biafran Officer, Joseph "Hannibal" Achuzia, Dies Age 89
On Feb 26th 2008, Joseph Achuzia (born 1929) dies at the age of 89 in his hometown of Asaba, Delta State. Achuzia was an engineer with Shell Oil before joining the Biafran war effort. He would partake in many important clashes including: the first and second invasions of Onitsha, the siege of Port Harcourt, and the siege of Owerri.
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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 …
Chagga (Wachagga)
The Chagga live on the fertile slopes of Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro. The approximately 5 million of thier society have cultivated those lands for generations.
They are primarily know for thier leadership structure. Leadership in their society was historically organized through chieftaincies, where chiefs acted more as …
"when one comes to a small stream, one throws in a pole"
be cautious with dangerous or mysterious things before committing yourself
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Ihe na-egosi ịdị mma, ịdị n’ezigbo ọnọdụ, ma ọ bụ ịdị n’usoro.
Something that is good, fine, or beautiful; expressing positive quality.
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