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Fulbe (Fulani)

The Fulbe (or Fulani as they are known in Nigeria) originated from teh Senegal-Gambia region. The began migrating across the countinent as early as the 11th century.

Today, they number about 60 million throughout the countries of Nigeria, Niger, Chad, Senegal, Guinea, Mali, and Cameroon.

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Geography

Arochukwu (Town)

The town of Arochukwu is deeply intertwined with the Aro Confederacy, a powerful socio-political and spiritual network that dominated southeastern Nigeria from the 17th to 19th centuries. As the heart of the Aro people, Arochukwu was home to the Ibini Ukpabi (Long Juju) oracle, a …

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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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