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Ajofia Nnewi one masquerade that stands above the rest

Ajofia Nnewi In the realm of Igbo entertainment, there is one masquerade that stands above the rest: Ajofia Nnewi. Operating… Read More

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History of Ijele, the King of Masquerades

Ijele, the King of Masquerades, originates from the old Anambra State in Igboland. According to a recent commentary by UNESCO,… Read More

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Biography of Anna Maria Horsford

Anna Maria Horsford (born March 6, 1948) is an American actress best known for her roles in the film Friday(1995),… Read More

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Biography of Jacqueline Yvonne Harry

FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN TO WIN A PRIMETIME EMMY AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES Jacqueline Yvonne Harry (born… Read More

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Tassos Papadopoulos (January 7, 1934 – December 12, 2008)

Born in Nicosia, he was a lawyer, EOKA Fighter and later President of Cyprus. After completing his studies in London,… Read More

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Stalin’s purge of the Greeks of the USSR begins.

December 15th, 1937 - Stalin's purge of the Greeks of the USSR begins. By official Soviet decree (50215), the repression… Read More

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Byzantine Emperor Basil II – The Bulgar Slayer (958 – December 15, 1025)

Born in Constantinople and from the Macedonian Dynasty, he was the longest reigning Byzantine Emperor, from 976 to 1025. A… Read More

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Antonis Oikonomou (1786 – December 16, 1821)

From the island of Hydra, he was a Greek rebel and Naval Captain during the Greek War of Independence. A… Read More

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THE NUPE PEOPLE OF THE NIGER RIVER AREA

KNOWING ABOUT YORÙBÁ NEIGHBORING TRIBES (1) THE NUPE PEOPLE OF THE NIGER RIVER AREA One of the closest people to… Read More

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THE HISTORY OF LUUBAARA/ZAAKPON TOWN.

KNOWING ABOUT YORÙBÁ NEIGHBORING TRIBES (2) THE HISTORY OF LUUBAARA/ZAAKPON TOWN. As told by ZI NA WE STILL CELEBRATE OUR… Read More

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Biography of Ibrahim Atta(1884- 1964)

He was the Ohinoyi of Ebira land from 1917 to 1954. He was a polyglot and the first Ebira man… Read More

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If Tortoise and Tortoise transact business, there is usually no profit

If Tortoise and Tortoise transact business, there is usually no profit. (Mbe na mbe zukoo ahia, uru anaghi adi ya)… Read More

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Cultural Heritage Of Uruan People In Akwa Ibom State

Uruan traditional festival Called NKIM ITONG Uruan people in Akwa Ibom state have this miraculous tradition they display. Don't get… Read More

3 years ago

SPANISH HORSES ARRIVE IN AMERICA

When Christopher Columbus returned to the Americas in 1493, so did horses. The Genoese navigator and explorer landed that time… Read More

3 years ago

MAGELLAN AND ELCANO – AROUND THE WORLD IN ••• THREE YEARS

There is still fun to be had pretending everyone thought the world was flat until Columbus crossed the Atlantic, that… Read More

3 years ago

FRANCIS BACON, FROZEN CHICKEN AND THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD

They say Pond Square, in London's Highgate, is haunted by the ghost of a half-plucked chicken. Reported sightings are few… Read More

3 years ago

EXPANSION INTO RUSSIA

EThe Norse people had contact with those who lived on the far side of the Baltic Sea and could navigate… Read More

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Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride Has A Heartbreaking Real-Life Inspiration

Tim Burton's Corpse Bride may be a melancholic film, but its real-world inspiration is even more heartbreaking than its dark… Read More

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WHITE MOB OF HUNDREDS LYNCHED TOM WALLER IN MISSISSIPPI

On December 15, 1897, a white mob of 400 men lynched an African American man named Tom Waller in Lawrence… Read More

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BIOGRAPHY OF JOHN ALBERT HOLMES, JR.

John “Jack” Albert Holmes, Jr. (also known as “Daddy Jack Holmes”) was Virginia’s first Black disc jockey. He was born… Read More

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ANDREW J. SMITHERMAN 1883-1961

A. J. Smitherman, best known as a heroic advocate of self-defense for African Americans in a time of intense racist… Read More

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ROSETTA ATKINS [SISTER ROSETTA] THARPE (1915-1973)

Sister Rosetta Tharpe was a singer, songwriter, and guitarist of gospel, jazz, blues, and rock-and-roll. She was born on March… Read More

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Biography of William Perry

A football and pop culture sensation as defensive tackle for the Super Bowl champion Chicago Bears and rapper in "The… Read More

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MOUND BAYOU 1887

Mound Bayou was an all-black town in the Yazoo Delta in Northwest Mississippi. It was founded during the spring of… Read More

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THE TEMPTATIONS 1960

Formed in 1960, The Temptations were an American vocal group widely recognized for their blended harmonies and detailed choreography. As… Read More

3 years ago

BASIC FAMILY STRUCTURE OF ALL IGBOS

Cultural expectations regarding the conduct, mannerisms, and functions which individuals perform in their families and in the greater general society… Read More

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BIBLICAL IGBO TRADITIONS BEFORE THE ADVENT OF CHRISTIANITY IN ÌGBO LAND

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Earnest Olatunde Thomas, known as Tunde Nightingale or The Western Nightingale

Earnest Olatunde Thomas (10 December 1922 – 1981),known as Tunde Nightingale or The Western Nightingale, was a Nigerian singer and… Read More

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Nigerian Entertainers Who D!ed In 2023

The Nigerian entertainment industry, known for its captivating sounds of Afrobeat music and the enthralling performances in its movies witnessed… Read More

3 years ago

IYALODE EFUNSETAN ANIWURA(IYALODE IBADAN.

IYALODE EFUNSETAN ANIWURA(IYALODE IBADAN. Efunsetan Aniwura, the great Iyalode of Ibadan, was a wealthy and powerful woman of unusual boldness,… Read More

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Mary, Queen of Scots

Mary, Queen of Scots:- The anniversary of the accession of Mary Stuart as Queen of Scots on 14th December 1542.… Read More

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Ogilisi/ogirisi/ogirishi is the Igbo name for this leaf, known scientifically as Newbouldia laevis.

Ogilisi/ogirisi/ogirishi is the Igbo name for this leaf, known scientifically as Newbouldia laevis. This leaf possesses numerous benefits. Both physically… Read More

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The giant pythons of ihiala in anambra state

The giant pythons of ihiala in anambra state In many places in Igboland, the python is regarded as a ‘sacred… Read More

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My Story As Hawker And Orphan To Africa’s Football King – Osimhen

My Story As Hawker And Orphan To Africa’s Football King – Osimhen “As a young boy who came from the… Read More

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ipoti ekiti history

The history of Ipoti-Ekiti is premised on the fact that the town is fundamentally made of three principal groups referred… Read More

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The Mermaid’s Secret Garden

"The Mermaid's Secret Garden" Once upon a time under the deep, blue sea, there was a mermaid named Marina. Marina… Read More

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Louis Charles Roudanez (1823-1890)

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Meet Okafor Chima Christian

Meet Okafor Chima Christian, recognised and honoured by the National Examinations Council (NECO) on December 9, 2023, in Minna, Niger… Read More

3 years ago

Meet Mike Orihedịmma

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Birth of Marie-Louise of Austria, second wife of Napoleon

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Robert Wynkfielde’s account of Mary Stuarts exEcution

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Mary Queen of Scots Private Rooms at Holyroodhouse

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PURPOSE Of RE-INCARNATION (ilo-uwa) IN IGBO TRADITION

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3 years ago

History Of Abanyom People in Cross River

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Lieutenant Colonel Buka (Bukar) Suka (Suwa) Dimka (1940 – 15 May 1976)

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LAGOS FACT: LIST OF LAGOS 62 TOWNSHIPS AND THEIR FOUNDERS

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How Hausa lost Kano Kingdom to Fulani forever: Lesson to Yorùbá

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How Hausa lost Katsina Kingdom to Fulani forever

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EARLY HISTORY OF LAGOS: A RESPONSE TO THE OBA OF BENIN

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3 years ago

Biography of Asisat Lamina Oshoala MON, Style of play

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3 years ago

Napoleon Zervas (May 17, 1891 – December 10, 1957)

Napoleon Zervas (May 17, 1891 - December 10, 1957) From Arta in Epirus, Zervas was a Patriot, General, later a… Read More

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December 11-12th, 1990 – The murders of the Northern Epirus 4.

December 11-12th, 1990 - The murders of the Northern Epirus 4. Four young Greeks from the Northern Epirote village of… Read More

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U.S ARMY EXECUTES 13 BLACK SOLDIERS IN HOUSTON, TEXAS

On December 11, 1917, the U.S. Army executed 13 Black soldiers who had been previously court-martialed and denied any right… Read More

3 years ago

WHEN A MARRIED IGBO WOMAN DIES

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3 years ago

Jeanne Antoinette Poisson ~ Madame de Pompadour

? MADAME DE POMPADADOUR ? . Jeanne Antoinette Poisson ~ Madame de Pompadour ~ was the mistress, friend and advisor… Read More

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The story of Rosamund de Clifford

The story of Rosamund de Clifford is shrouded in more legends than most medieval lives. After Eleanor of Aquitaine, she… Read More

3 years ago

Queen Amina (1533-1610)

Queen Amina was a warrior and ruler of Zaria, a Hausa city-state in what is now Northern Nigeria. She ruled… Read More

3 years ago

Dred Scott (1795-1858)

Dred Scott, was an enslaved person noted mainly for the unsuccessful lawsuit brought to free him from bondage. The decision… Read More

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The Execution of Dereham and Culpepper

The Execution of Dereham and Culpepper: On December 10, 1541, two men were taken to Tyburn for execution. Both had… Read More

3 years ago

Top 10 American celebrities of Igbo descent.

Top 10 American celebrities of Igbo descent. Many Americans of Igbo origin are making the United States proud while also… Read More

3 years ago

Chiwete Ejiofor, Igbo American one of Igbo America in Hollywood

Chiwete Ejiofor, Igbo American one of Igbo America in Hollywood Ejiofor was born in London's Forest Gate, to upper middle-class… Read More

3 years ago

Do You know That CNN Zain Asher is an Igbo ?

Asher was born to Igbo parents in London and grew up in West Norwood, South London. Her mother Obiajulu was… Read More

3 years ago

The Golden Key and the Talking Animals

"The Golden Key and the Talking Animals" Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there was a young girl… Read More

3 years ago

The Dragon and the Kindhearted Knight

"The Dragon and the Kindhearted Knight" Once upon a time, in a land not far away, there was a kindhearted… Read More

3 years ago

RICH BEGGAR

RICH BEGGAR ~moral story~ Along a busy walkway sat a poor old beggar, clothed in dirty tattered rags, raising hands… Read More

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THE SACRIFICE Chapter 8

THE SACRIFICE Chapter 8 Elvis what is happening? What is Dominica doing here? What am I even hearing,talk to me… Read More

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DISASTER Chapter 7

DISASTER Chapter 7 Dora was busy washing at the balcony when she went into labour She felt the first sting… Read More

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THE DYING COW

THE DYING COW A Short Moral Story. A boy went to an old man and said to him. "What is… Read More

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ANNA’S SHOCKING SECRET

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The Gobarau Minaret (var. Gobirau, Goborau)

THE TOURIST: The Gobarau Minaret (var. Gobirau, Goborau) is a 15-metre (50 ft) minaret located in the center of the… Read More

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Biography of Abdulsalami Abubakar GCFR

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Napoleon Zervas (May 17, 1891 – December 10, 1957)

From Arta in Epirus, Zervas was a Patriot, General, later a Politician and one of the most important figures of… Read More

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The Compelling story of a young billionaire, Chidi Ajaere, CEO GIG Group.

The Compelling story of a young billionaire, Chidi Ajaere, CEO GIG Group. GIG Group was founded in 1998 by Mr… Read More

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Eleanor Butler – The true Queen of England?

? Eleanor Butler - The true Queen of England? ? ? Eleanor Butler was the woman who helped change the… Read More

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Biography of Joan Anita Barbara Armatrading

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The story of how Washington became the “blackest name” in America

George Washington’s name is inseparable from America, and not only from the nation’s history. It identifies countless streets, buildings, mountains,… Read More

3 years ago

Major markets in Aba, along with Onitsha

Major markets in Aba, one of the major commercial areas in Igboland, along with Onitsha. These markets are known for… Read More

3 years ago

The Hidden Beauty of Aba City

The Hidden Beauty of Aba City One crucial factor that greatly influences the development of any city is the presence… Read More

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ÀROKÒ is a non-verbal semiotic system of communication

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3 years ago

15 popular Igbo Pet names for Igbo girls

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List of some Northern Nigerian ministers in the year 1961

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Birth of Mary Stuart ~ Queen of Scots

Mary Queen of Scots has long been portrayed as the tragic and beautiful cousin of Queen Elizabeth I. Born on… Read More

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BENIN PEOPLE ARE NOT THE OWNER OF LAGOS BUT THE YORUBAS ARE THE OWNER

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MECHANICS OF ÌWÚRE (Prayers) IN THE YORUBA SPIRITUALITY

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PA JACOB ODULATE: THE MAN WHO INVENTED ALABUKUN POWDER

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THE STORY OF MOREMI AJASORO | HISTORY| THE SACRIFICE

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ADE AARE AND ADE NLA

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AWORI PEOPLE: A BRIEF HISTORY AND BELIEF OF THE ORIGINAL INDIGENES OF LAGOS

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HISTORY OF USEN

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List of Yoruba Obas In Republic of Benin

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Meet Nigerian Professor Who Drove Peugeot 504 From London To Kano In 24 days

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WHY ORA PEOPLE DON’T BOW TO OBA OF BENIN

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THE YORUBA ORIGIN OF THE GA – ADANGBE PEOPLE IN GHANA

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ORIGIN AND FOUNDERS OF 151 YORUBA CITIES, TOWNS AND VILLAGES

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HISTORY OFOSHODI (Tapa) LAGOS.

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OJUELEGBA: A BRIEF HISTORY

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QUEEN LUWOO GBAGIDA; THE FIRST AND ONLY FEMALE OONI OF IFE

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Ìjèbú Ode History

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25 INTERESTING FACTS, FIRST ABOUT YORUBA PEOPLE

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Ilorin is not Hausa or Fulani territorial area.

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3 years ago

History Of Akinjole Ogiriniyan The Founder Of Ejigbo Land

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Agbolé Ile-Ife : A Comprehensive Lists of Family Compounds in Ile-Ife

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ALARA, AJERO AND ORANGUN – THREE LEGENDARY YORUBA BROTHERS

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Heroes Of Nigeria’s History

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THE FIRST ATTEMPT TO RECOVER ILORIN FROM THE FULANIS: THE BATTLE OF OGELE

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What do you know about Anunuebe tree?

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The story of an Igbo hustler

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The History of Arigbajo – Owu Kingdom

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EDWARD THE MARTYR

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The death of Edward II had quality of barbarity that has scarcely been equalled in the annals of England.

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Attack on Pearl Harbor

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CHARLES AND HIS TWIN SISTER(14)

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CHARLES AND HIS TWIN SISTER(15)

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CHARLES AND HIS TWIN SISTER(16)

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HISTORY OF OMU-ARAN

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6th December: Feast Day of St Nicholas or Santa Claus.

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Brief History of IKENNE TOWN.

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IN GAMBIA; A YORUBA KING REIGNS

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The Splendor of Asaba, a Gem in Igbo Territory

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Discover the Enchanting Town of Oguta

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THE ORIGIN AND HISTORY OF UTURU

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Meet Obi Okeke

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Meet Ndubuisi Ezerioha

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The Daybreakers

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The Dancing Shoes of Everlasting Joy

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The Unicorn’s Quest

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7 lessons from The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman

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IMOLE (LIGHT): THE DARK MUSIC WORLD CHAPTER 4

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IMOLE (LIGHT): THE DARK MUSIC WORLD CHAPTER 3

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