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Khoekhoe

The Khoekhoe trace their origins, with archaeological evidence, as far back as 40,000 years.Today, they number about 1 million, and live in Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa.

Historically, they have had to face pressure for expanding Bantu communities and repressive European colonists.

The arrival of …

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Proverb

ihere adịghị eme onye ara kama o na-eme umunne ya

the madman feels no shame; the shame falls on their family

madman refers to lazy/unproductive people and the shame it causes their families

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History

May. 11, 2007

Highlife Musician, Chief Osita Osadebe, Dies Aged 71

Born in Atani, Anambra, Stephen Osita Osadebe (Born 3/11/1936) would go on to be the leader in Igbo highlife music. In 1984, he released the iconic track "Osondi Owendi." In 1999, he released the album "Kedu America." Osadebe performed from 1958 to 2007.

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