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An eye that is crying still sees the road.

April 11, 2024 lakunlescrews Leave a comment

An eye that is crying still sees the road. – African Proverb.

Today in history in 1957, “Aliko Dangote, a Nigerian business magnet, was born in Kano, Nigeria. The founder/CEO of the industrial conglomerate the Dangote Group, which includes Africa’s largest sugar refinery, he is the wealthiest person in African history (wealth through legitimate means). His worth is US$ 15.5 billion in 2024.” – Reference: Africa Today Yesterday

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When the rain falls, it will fall both on the freeborn and the slaves.

April 9, 2024 lakunlescrews Leave a comment

Word of the Day: “When the rain falls, it will fall both on the freeborn and the slaves” – see explanation . Yoruba Proverb.

Today in history in 1924, “South Africa’s Industrial Conciliation Act goes into effect, prohibiting black South Africans from joining trade unions, and ensuring they have no remedy against poor pay and working conditions.” – Reference: Africa Today Yesterday

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The child of an elephant will not be a dwarf.

April 8, 2024 lakunlescrews Leave a comment

The child of an elephant will not be a dwarf. – Yoruba Proverb.

Today in history in 1976, “Kunlé Adeyemi, a Nigerian architect was born in Kaduna, Nigeria. His father was the first Nigerian to open an architectural firm in Nigeria, and the son designed his first house when he was 16. In his designs he combines the needs of urban planning with exciting architectural displays for dozens of government-commissioned and private projects in Nigeria and abroad.” – Reference: Africa Today Yesterday

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If the shade does not reach the goat, the goat will seek shade.

March 31, 2024 lakunlescrews Leave a comment

If the shade does not reach the goat, the goat will seek shade. Burkinababe Proverb.

Today in history in 1957, “Maurice Yaméogo, future first president of Upper Volta (Burkina Faso), uses direct campaigning at village marketplaces and meeting halls to pull off a victory over other political parties. His party wins all six seats in the legislative elections. He will soon begin a purge of political rivals, gaining further control of parliament, and with his party in control he will ban other political parties. Historians describe his rise to power as ending with a dictatorship for Upper Volta even before national independence in 1960.” – Reference: Africa Today Yesterday.

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History Africa: African Folklores

December 22, 2023 lakunlescrews Leave a comment

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We’re thrilled to announce the latest episode of our beloved series, History Africa on Afriqai Podcast. In this captivating episode, our host, @kayjay, takes us on an extraordinary journey through the heart of traditional African folklore.