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The Tiv migrated into the Benue Valley from the Cameroon highlands several centuries ago, expanding through lineage settlement rather than centralized conquest. They organize social and political life around patrilineal descent, which determines land access and community obligations, and have historically been subsistence farmers — with yam and sorghum as staples — practicing a religion centered on the akombo system …
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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.
View HistorySoninke
The roughly 2 million Soninke largely reside in Mali, with modest numbers in Senegal, Mauritania, and The Gambia. They are largely Muslim and were among the earliest West African groups to convert to Islam in the 10th century.
The Soninke founded the ancient Ghana Empire …
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