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Chagga (Wachagga)

The Chagga live on the fertile slopes of Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro. The approximately 5 million of thier society have cultivated those lands for generations.

They are primarily know for thier leadership structure. Leadership in their society was historically organized through chieftaincies, where chiefs acted more as …

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History

Aug. 13, 1966

Violet Odogwu-Nwajei Becomes First Female African Medalist at the 1966 Commonwealth Games

Violet Odogwu-Nwajei (May 15th, 1942) of Asaba wins bonze in the long jump in 1966. This made her the first female African medalist in the history of the Commonwealth Games. She has also acted as president of Nigeria's Athletic Federation.

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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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