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Akwaeke Emezi Publishes Her Debut Novel, "Freshwater"
On Feb 13th 2018, Abia native Akwaeke Emezi (Jun 6th 1987) published her debut novel "Freshwater." She is would also publish a New York Times bestseller in 2020 "The Death of Vivek Oji." She is known for her fantastical style as well as LGBTQ themes.
Sign Up for Newsletter Explore HistoryChúkwú (choo-koo)
Chineke ukwu, chi kachasị elu nke kere ụwa na ihe niile dị na ya. Mmiri ndụ na isi mmalite nke chi nile na mmadụ nile.
The Supreme God, the Greatest Spirit, the Creator of the universe in Igbo cosmology. Source of all life, power, and destiny.
View WordsLand of the Yoruba (Ile Yoruba)
Ile Yoruba, the Land of the Yoruba, has long existed alongside Ala Igbo, with a shared history shaped by trade routes, conflict, and moments of cooperation.
While Yoruba societies often developed strong central kingdoms like Ile-Ife and Oyo, the Igbo leaned toward more decentralized, community-based …
"the madman feels no shame; the shame falls on their family"
madman refers to lazy/unproductive people and the shame it causes their families
View ProverbsMaasai
The Maasai migrated to their current homeland from the upper Nile region in the 15th century, establishing a society deeply centered around cattle herding. By the 19th century, they had developed a strong social structure, trading and engaging in conflicts with neighboring groups. The arrival …
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