The Afro Beat King, Fela Anikpolakpo Kuti of Nigeria said that African Leaders should stop oppressing Africans. According to him, the Nigerian Military Rulers were worse than Apartheid Regime in South Africa
I Am a Black Woman by Mari Evans
I am a black woman
the music of my song
some sweet arpeggio of tears
is written in a minor key
and I
can be heard
humming
in the night
I saw my mate leap screaming to the sea
and I/with these hands/cupped the lifebreath
from my issue in the canebrake
I lost Nat’s swinging body in a rain of tears
and heard my son scream all the way from Anzio
for Peace he never knew…I
learned Da Nang and Pork Chop Hill
in anguish
Now my nostrils know the gas
and these trigger tire/d fingers
seek the softness in my warrior’s beard
I am a black woman
tall as a cypress
strong
beyond all definition still
defying place
and time
and circumstance
assailed
impervious
indestructible
Look
on me and be
renewed. <3
(beautiful artwork unknown) <3
~Queen Dawn~ <3
CREDIT: Queen Rising
Oscar David Kalu, Reports
Her name is Hameedah Oladele,
born April 14 2005 and Started her Primary School Education at Starflied Intertionational School Fagba, Lagos State, Nigeria.
Went on for Secondary Education at Ifako International School, still in Lagos before relocating to the USA in 2016 and resumed at Caroline Sibley School Elementary where she graduated with 4GPA Point. She only did 6th Grade there before moving to High School to test her knowledge
From there she went to Moorhead High School Minnesota from Grade 7 to 12. Her Grade was never less than 4 Points and she was the Best Student in her Class each year and later emerged the BEST OVERALL STUDENT IN THE STATE. She won so many Awards too numerous to mention on this brief report, and graduated as a Valedictorian in Grade 12.
She baged a Scholarship Award to study Neuroscience and Mathematics that will lead to Medicine at the prestigious Harvard University
Hameedah is a huge inspiration to Youths across Africa and globally, and great Motivational Speaker as demonstrated in her VALIDATORY SPEECH contained in Video below
The story of Hameedah Oladele clearly and loudly shows that place of origin and background are no barriers to greatness in life, and that Africans can excel in any part of the world and under all circumstances.
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•Rwanda was once còlonized by Germany and Belgium.
•Rwanda is the smallest country in East Africa.
•In spite of Rwanda’s small size, it is made up of several diverse ecosystems.
•Rwanda is one of the safest countries in the world.
•Rwanda and Burundi used to be the same country.
•The Rwandan gen0cide was almost 29 years ago.
•Rwanda is landlocked.
•Animal and environmental conservation is a big priority.
•Once a month, the country participates in a mandatory national community service initiative.
•Tourism is one of Rwanda’s fastest-growing industries.
•Kigali, Rwanda is the clèanest city in Africa.
•Rwanda hosts a car-free day to promote exercise and healthy living.
•Rwanda is home to some of the world’s last remaining mountain gorillas
•Rwanda is a predominantly Christian country, with around 60% of the population belonging to the Catholic Church.
•Some of the most important traditions in Rwanda revolve around family, community, and religion. Rwandan families are typically large and close-knit, with many extended family members living together in one household.
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Morocco defender Nouhaila Benzina is the first player to wear a hijab while competing at a senior-level Women’s World Cup.
Africa must believe in ourselves and strive to maintain our Beliefs, Cultural Values, Moral Standards; the world would accept us for who and what we are
I’m playing for Falcons Because of My Yorùbá Origin, Says England-born Ashleigh Plumptre
Falcon Superstar – Ashleigh Plumptre, has said she dumped the English team to play for Nigeria because of her Yorùbá origin.
She said she wanted to relive her rich heritage and link up with her roots.
Unfortunately, none of the South-West state governors, all Yorùbá, has recognised or honoured her for this unique decision.
Ashleigh Plumptre is one of the iconic starts in the Super Falcon’s set-up at the on-going 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand
She had helped her team secure victory over highly rated Australians and had earlier worked for a draw in ancounter with Canada.
She was playing for the England youth teams, but opted to play for Nigeria in the international encounter.
The Leicester-born star decided to play for Nigeria at the senior level
She plays defense and had been
incredible in talents.
Ashleigh Plumptre’s father is Yorùbá from Lagos [ @followlasg ]
She had played for England’s U17, U19 and U23, but opted for Nigeria at the senior team.
The 25-year-old player contributed immensely to the defeat of Australia by the Falcons.
She said: “For me, I always say that I have to play football for more than just playing it itself. The same way that I chose to join Leicester because of my hometown’s club.
“With Nigeria, I wanted to uncover more of my heritage that I hadn’t delved into before because my dad is half-Nigerian and half-English. My grandad was born in Lagos.
“But I’ve been brought up very British, so, I want to join the Nigerian team where I got to experience food like this, experience more of the culture, I guess.”
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Watchout for the comprehensive narration of how His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu,GCFR, fought with his entire life and family endangered against the onslaught of Military Regime, to enthrone and entrench Democracy in Nigeria
This story would be a must read for all Young and Emerging African Leaders and Politicians. Keep a date with the African Time in this Exclusive Interview
SOURCE: WorldAtlas
HEADLINE: The African Time
Each of the seven continents of the world has diverse natural resources. Africa has the richest concentration of natural resources such as oil, copper, diamonds, bauxite, lithium, gold, hardwood forests, and tropical fruits. It is estimated that 30% of the earth’s mineral resources are found in the African continent. Additionally, Africa has the world’s biggest precious metal reserves on earth. Despite the wealth of natural resources, Africa still lags behind in development due to corruption and resource mismanagement.
Oil
It is estimated that 12% of the oil produced in the world comes from Africa. The oil was formed over a period of more than a million years when fossils decomposed. The countries that lead in oil production in Africa are Nigeria, Libya, Angola, Algeria, and Egypt. These nations accounted for more than 8.7 million barrels of all the oil produced daily in 2014. Nigeria and Libya are ranked among the top ten countries with the largest oil reserves in the world at 48 billion barrels for Libya and 37 billion barrels for Nigeria. Most of the oil produced in Africa is exported to Europe and the United States where it is refined and consumed.
Precious Metals
Africa has the richest reserves of precious metals such as gold, cobalt, and platinum. These metal reserves are worth billions of dollars. The continent is home to the leading producer of the highly priced metal – gold. Gold is highly sought after in the jewelry industry as well as in the financial markets where it is used as an alternative investment option. South Africa is Africa’s top gold producing nation. Other African countries that lead in the production of gold include Benin, Morocco, and the Gambia. Cobalt is another precious metal produced mainly in the continent. The commodity is essential in the production of electric cars. Approximately two-thirds of the cobalt in the world are produced in the DRC. Platinum is one of the rarest metals, and it has its largest reserves in South Africa. Platinum is used in making jewelry, electronics, and medical equipment.
Timber
Timber is an essential resource in the construction industry and furniture making. Most African countries are endowed with vast natural forests that provide timber. Ten nations belong to the International Tropical Timber Organization. They include Cameroon, Gabon, Togo, Liberia, Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria, DRC, and Ghana. These countries are some of the leading timber producers in the world. Most of the timber produced in Africa is exported to China, England, France, and the United States.
Management Of Africa’s Natural Resources
Unlike the other six continents, Africa has a wealth of precious natural resources. Most of these commodities are highly sought after throughout the world. Despite all the commodities naturally occurring in the continent, most nations of Africa derive little benefits from the resources. High levels ofJ corruption, lack of policies on wealth management,J poor resource allocation, exploitation, and political instability are some of the factors that affect the continent. These problems need to be addressed to enable African nations to benefit from the abundant resources in their hands.
“With strong and visionary leadership, coupled with creative Resource Management, Africa should be clearly the Richest Continent under the Sun” – The African Time Editorial insertion
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In Africa, the woman is esteemed highly. That is why marrying her requires something known as ‘bride price.’ It is given to her family, by the prospective husband; in form of gifts, an amount of money, or a number of livestock.
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However, this is not the “measure” of her value, it is merely a “symbol” or sign of respect.
She is regarded as; a mediator, divine passage, or a “portal”, that transports new life from the spirit to the material world.
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A woman’s womb, is regarded as the most sacred place on Earth. It is the vessel where human lifeform is conceived and shaped.
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The man is considered as the seed of life, while the woman is considered as the portal of life. A man alone can have a house. But with a woman, together they make a home.
~ African cultural and spiritual perspectives
CREDIT: Discover Africa
MARIO BALLOTELI: 🗣️
“I challenge you all African footballers to put money together with me to leave the Racist Europe and build stadiums in Africa and develop our youth. We have money we can build at least 5 world class stadium in each country and sign a petition that no players will be exported to Europe ever again. Here in Africa they will play under love of their sisters and brothers with no one singing racists chants on the stands against them. We are more talented. We can make our Champions League quality and our leagues quality. We have great talent that is never appreciated Abroad.”
