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Musician and activist, Fela Kuti, dies at age 58
Fela Kuti died in 1997, leaving a legacy that deeply influenced Nigerian political thought. His criticism of oppression resonated with Igbo communities affected by post-war marginalization and state neglect. He questioned the confused State of Nigeria where various ethnicities relentlessly fought to dominate each other.
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firewood of the land is what cooks the food
what exists within a land sustains its people
View ProverbsEfik (Esien Efik Duopeba)
The Efik number about 1 million. They live in Cross River State, Akwa Ibom State, and parts of Cameroon. For most Nigerians, the Efik are usually associated with Calabar culture (where Calabar is the capital of Cross River State).
The Efik were prominent in the …
Fulbe (Fulani)
The Fulbe (or Fulani as they are known in Nigeria) originated from teh Senegal-Gambia region. The began migrating across the countinent as early as the 11th century.
Today, they number about 60 million throughout the countries of Nigeria, Niger, Chad, Senegal, Guinea, Mali, and Cameroon.
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