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Berber (Imazighen)

The Berber people number close to 30 million and live in the countries of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya. They call themselves Amazigh or Imazighen. 

There are more than a hundred smaller groups such as the Kabyles, Chaouis, and Rifians, each with unique cultural and …

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Proverb

"what is seen with the eyes is accepted"

seeing brings acceptance

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Geography

Efik (Esien Efik Duopeba)

The Efik number about 1 million. They live in Cross River State, Akwa Ibom State, and parts of Cameroon. For most Nigerians, the Efik are usually associated with Calabar culture (where Calabar is the capital of Cross River State). 

The Efik were prominent in the …

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History

Feb. 13, 2018

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.

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