Efunsetan Aniwura: The Woman Who Financed a City and Paid the Price of Power
Discover the story of Efunsetan Aniwura, the powerful Iyalode of Ibadan who bankrolled wars, built …
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Àare̩ Kurunmi of Ijaiye, The Warrior Who Lost Five Sons: History of the Ijaiye War
A detailed history of Àare̩ Kurunmi of Ijaiye, the Ijaiye War, and how a clash …
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Mansa Musa: The Man Who Crashed an Economy with Too Much Gold
Discover the story of Mansa Musa, ruler of the Mali Empire and the richest man …
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Salt: The Rock That Built Empires
Discover the fascinating history of salt, the mineral that once rivalled gold in value. Learn …
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Yaa Asantewaa: The Grandma Who Checked the British
Discover the fearless story of Yaa Asantewaa, the Ashanti queen mother who led the 1900 …
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Ethiopia vs. Italy: The Battle That Shook Europe
Discover how Ethiopia defeated Italy at the Battle of Adwa in 1896. Learn how Emperor …
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Great Zimbabwe: The African Stone City They Tried to Erase From History
Discover the history of Great Zimbabwe, the massive stone city built by the Shona people …
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Benin Bronzes: The World’s First Memes That Went Viral without Wi-Fi
Discover how the Benin Bronzes, ancient Nigerian artefacts, were the world’s first memes, spreading culture, …
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The Streetlights of Benin: Africa Lit the Night before Europe
Did you know the Benin Kingdom had streetlights centuries before Europe? Discover how palm Oil …
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Why Most People Find History Boring and How We’re Making It Addictive Again
Cystads transforms African history with AR, gamification & AI, making the past fun, interactive, and …
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The Dongo People of the Congo: History, Culture, and Identity
Discover the history, origins, and culture of the Dongo people of the Congo, a small …
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Life and Legacy of Bashorun Ogunmola, 19th-century Ibadan Warrior
Explore the life and controversial legacy of Bashorun Ogunmola, a legendary 19th-century Ibadan warrior whose …
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