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Geography

Igala

Nigeria's 3.5 million Igala people live primarily in Kogi State by the junction of the Niger and Benue Rivers. There are significant populations in Anambra and Enugu States. 

Being so close to the Igbo, the history of Igbo-Igala is plentiful and filled with cultural exchange …

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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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Wider Context

Kongo

The Kongo people are as important in history as they are numerous. Today, they number 20 million in the countries of DRC, Repulic of Congo, Angola, and Gabon. In the 14th century, the Kongo Kingdom was as a dominant power with a centralized political system …

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