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Biafran Officer, Joseph "Hannibal" Achuzia, Dies Age 89
On Feb 26th 2008, Joseph Achuzia (born 1929) dies at the age of 89 in his hometown of Asaba, Delta State. Achuzia was an engineer with Shell Oil before joining the Biafran war effort. He would partake in many important clashes including: the first and second invasions of Onitsha, the siege of Port Harcourt, and the siege of Owerri.
Sign Up for Newsletter Explore History"the madman feels no shame; the shame falls on their family"
madman refers to lazy/unproductive people and the shame it causes their families
View ProverbsNnewi
Modern-day Nnewi was the seat of the old Nnewi Kingdom, an Igbo kingdom that began in the 15th century. It was made up of four quarters: Otolo, Uruagu, Umudim, and Nnewichi. The people trace their origin to Mmaku and his descendants, though some traditions link …
ànyànwụ (ah-nyah-nwoo)
Ànyànwụ bụ kpakpando nke na-enye ìhè na okpomọkụ n’ụwa, ma n’omenala Igbo, a na-ewere ya dị ka chi / alusi nke na-achị ìhè na ndụ.
The sun; the celestial body providing light and warmth to the earth, also considered in Igbo tradition as a deity overseeing light and life.
View WordsMaasai
The Maasai migrated to their current homeland from the upper Nile region in the 15th century, establishing a society deeply centered around cattle herding. By the 19th century, they had developed a strong social structure, trading and engaging in conflicts with neighboring groups. The arrival …
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