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Soninke

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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Proverb

ihe onye ofụ ọpị fụtara, ya na imi ya.

what a flute-player blows is between him and his nose.

mind your own business / someone’s affairs are their own responsibility.

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Geography

Ebonyi State

Ebonyi State is an important cultural hub in Igboland, known for its rich agricultural heritage, particularly in rice and yam cultivation, which are staples in Igbo society.

The state is home to significant Igbo towns such as Abakaliki, which has historically been a center for …

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