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The Fante have a long history of trade, particularly with European merchants during the era of the Atlantic slave trade and later in gold and ivory. In the 17th century, they formed the Fante Confederacy, a coalition of states that sought to protect their autonomy and resist external threats, including rival kingdoms and European encroachment. This confederacy became a key …
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The Ijaw (Izon) primarily live in Delta, Bayelsa, and Rivers State. Numbering close to 15 million, they also have clans in Edo, Ondo, and Akwa Ibom. The Ijaw have a culture of migration, like the Igbo, and can be found far from thier homelands at …
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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Chief Pete Edochie wins the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA)
Born in Kaduna State and of Igbo descent, Chief Pete Edochie, a titan of Nollywood and proud Igbo cultural ambassador earned the AMAA recognition not only celebrated his acting prowess but also his role in elevating Igbo narratives and African cinema globally. This includes his …
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