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The best and shortest road towards knowledge of truth is nature

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Word of the Day: “The best and shortest road towards knowledge of truth is nature.” – see explanation https://youtube.com/shorts/SP8UtVWqPmQ?si=oIEo4igHCT0w5nvw – Egyptian Proverb.

Today in history in 1986, “Egypt hosts the 14th African Cup of Nations. Egypt’s national team wins the football championship for the third time. Ghana’s Roger Milla (pic) is the tournament’s top scorer, with four goals.” – Reference: Africa Today Yesterday

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The Story of Love, Untold 6

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This is the sixth series of The Story of Love, Untold. Here, we unveil the Gold Heart, representing love’s precious value. It is a beacon of the enduring allure and preciousness that love brings to life, much like gold, which retains its luster and value through time. https://youtube.com/shorts/DqkENaFE5-k

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Do not laugh when your neighbour’s veld is on fire

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Word of the Day: “Do not laugh when your neighbour’s veld is on fire.” – see explanation https://youtube.com/shorts/tCKTyV4Gq6E?si=phw9WrtyxVRk7Yhd – Zimbabwean Proverb.

Today in history in 1964, “The largest museum in Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), the Natural History Museum of Bulawayo, opens in Bulawayo.” – Reference: Africa Today Yesterday

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He who talks incessantly talks nonsense

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Word of the Day: “He who talks incessantly talks nonsense.” – see explanation – Cote d’Ivoire Proverb.

Today in history in 1984, “For the first time, Côte d’Ivoire hosts the Africa Cup of Nations (14th edition). Cameroon wins Africa’s ultimate football championship, but Ghana’s Théophile Abega is Best Player.” – Reference: Africa Today Yesterday

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When two elephants have met on a narrow bridge, they cannot go anywhere until one of them lies down.

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Word of the Day: “When two elephants have met on a narrow bridge, they cannot go anywhere until one of them lies down.” – see explanation https://youtube.com/shorts/xa5NAhLLUA0?si=n-Tzsx7gfvoDYJLr – South African Proverb.

Today in history in 1992, “In a “white’s only” national referendum, the white South African voters concedes that after 500 years of colonialism and apartheid, the white minority’s time running the country to the exclusion of the black majority is finished. By a landslide vote of 68%, the referendum approves further negotiations to replace apartheid with a non-racial democratic state.” – Reference: Africa Today Yesterday

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Let not what you cannot do tear you from what you can do

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Word of the Day: “Let not what you cannot do tear you from what you can do.” – see explanation https://youtu.be/Z5CVefUJzCQ?si=bgnSa-KZXolzbigi – Ghanaian Proverb.

Today in history in 1978, “The 11th Africa Cup of Nations is hosted by Ghana, whose national team becomes the Cup’s winningest champions. Ghana takes its third title with a final’s victory over Uganda. Opuku Afriyie is Top Scorer.” – Reference: Africa Today Yesterday

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A borrowed fiddle does not finish a tune.

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Word of the Day: “A borrowed fiddle does not finish a tune.” – see explanation https://youtube.com/shorts/BMz_VZiAc38?si=1BPA8qiBnHMPgmZN – Zimbabwean Proverb.

Today in history in 1954, “The Victoria Falls Trust is created to preserve the environment of the Zambezi waterfall Mosi-au-Tunya, while also promoting sustainable tourism. Fewer visitors now arrive by train as more tourists fly into the Livingstone Airport, or drive by car on the expanding road network of Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe).” – Reference: Africa Today Yesterday

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The soup doesn’t move round in an elder’s belly

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Word of the Day: “The soup does not move round in an elder’s belly.” – see explanation https://youtube.com/shorts/XMM8giwXpL4?si=GYTgzLawRrK1x5Ka – Cameroonian Proverb.

Today in history in 1893, “The Kiriji War, the civil war that has divided Yorubaland in West Africa (Southwest Nigeria) for 16 years, ends with the armies of the Ibadan, Ilorin and confederated forces finally disbanding. Up to 100,000 warriors fought for each side at their greatest strength, and the number of casualties during the conflict is not known. The ultimate result is a weakening of all nations, which makes it easier for them to agree to surrender to Britain’s colonising ambitions. Ibadan (pic) becomes a British Protectorate on 15 August.” – Reference: Africa Today Yesterday

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The Story of a Universe with Abundance without Borders.

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Sometimes, as I gaze into the vastness that stretches beyond the horizon, I’m struck by the sheer magnitude of our world.

It’s a colossal home teeming with endless opportunities, dwarfing the bustling lives of its 8 billion human inhabitants and the countless creatures that roam its expanse.

It dawns on me, with a clarity as bright as the stars that speckle our night sky, that the universe, in its boundless generosity, offers more than enough space and resources for every soul, every being to thrive.

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The Story of a Universe with Abundance without Borders.

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Sometimes, as I gaze into the vastness that stretches beyond the horizon, I’m struck by the sheer magnitude of our world.

It’s a colossal home teeming with endless opportunities, dwarfing the bustling lives of its 8 billion human inhabitants and the countless creatures that roam its expanse.

It dawns on me, with a clarity as bright as the stars that speckle our night sky, that the universe, in its boundless generosity, offers more than enough space and resources for every soul, every being to thrive.

Continue reading The Story of a Universe with Abundance without Borders. →
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The Story of a Universe with Abundance without Borders.

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Sometimes, as I gaze into the vastness that stretches beyond the horizon, I’m struck by the sheer magnitude of our world.

It’s a colossal home teeming with endless opportunities, dwarfing the bustling lives of its 8 billion human inhabitants and the countless creatures that roam its expanse.

It dawns on me, with a clarity as bright as the stars that speckle our night sky, that the universe, in its boundless generosity, offers more than enough space and resources for every soul, every being to thrive.

Continue reading The Story of a Universe with Abundance without Borders. →
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Not to know is bad; not to wish to know is worse

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Word of the Day: “Not to know is bad; not to wish to know is worse.” – see explanation https://youtube.com/shorts/aG1aJWCC_0o?si=lECxBiI59QlKjhbF – Cameroonian Proverb.

Today in history in 1989, “Yemi Alade, Nigerian Afro-Pop singer and actress, was born in Abia State, Nigeria. The multi-lingual singer and one of the top musical artistes of Africa during the 2010s and 2020s, she was the first African female artist to reach one million subscribers on YouTube, in July 2019. Her work for charities and humanitarian causes has been extensive.” – Reference: Africa Today Yesterday

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A mistake…,

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Word of the Day: “Better a mistake at the beginning than at the end.” – see explanation https://youtube.com/shorts/v96vlojvkmM?si=4KezPrQvjvX28zpy – Cameroonian Proverb.

Today in history in 1962, “Cameroon President Ahmadou Ahidjo issues a decree banning criticism of government. Opposition leaders critical of his call for a single-party state are arrested.” – Reference: Africa Today Yesterday

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The Story of African Proverbs

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Today, I have chosen to dance with African Proverbs, on a journey through the stories that they represent. I’m wondering what you make of each one of them? What they represent to you.

Personally, I can relate with some of these timeless stories. So have attempted using #AI to illustrate some of the African Proverbs.

I consider them as life lessons that emphasize the importance of humility, unity, and the wisdom in learning from every experience.

To me, these proverbs are cultural treasures and daily reminders that the essence of our shared humanity lies in our ability to learn, unlearn, relearn, grow, and come together.

Their value transcends borders, reminding us that in the complex structure of life, our most profound truths are often found in the simplest sayings.

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A stone from the hand of a friend is an apple

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Word of the Day: “A stone from the hand of a friend is an apple.” – see explanation (38 seconds) https://youtube.com/shorts/q7_tTurVVAs?si=5Y-zd-DpgKOFS8zk – Mauritanian Proverb.

Today in history in 2007, “Mauritania’s first fully democratic elections are held. Power is transferred from the military that gained control of the country in a 2005 coup d’état.” – Reference: Africa Today Yesterday

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