The Fante Tribe in Ghana: A Rich Cultural Heritage

Ghana boasts of a rich cultural heritage and one of its most prominent ethnic groups is the Fante people. The Fante tribe is primarily located in the central region of Ghana and they are one of the largest ethnic groups in Ghana. They are renowned for their vibrant culture and warm hospitality.

History:

The Fante people migrated from present-day Senegal, through Mali and eventually settled in their present location around the 17th century. They are believed to have originated from the Bono state in East Africa and migrated southwards to escape famine.

Culture:

The Fante people are known for their rich cultural heritage. They have a strong sense of community and are proud of their heritage.

The Fante language, also known as Fanti, is the main dialect spoken by the tribe.

The Fante people have a rich tradition of storytelling, music, and dance. They are also famous for their artistic skills, particularly weaving and pottery. 

Their cuisine is diverse and includes dishes such as fufu and palm nut soup. The Fante people have a strong attachment to their culture and are committed to preserving it.

Religion:

The Fante people practice traditional African religions, but many have also adopted Christianity. They believe in a supreme being and ancestral spirits. They also have a strong belief in the afterlife and as such, the dead are buried with items that they may need in the next world.

Economy:

The Fante people are predominantly farmers and fishermen. They grow crops such as cassava, yams, and cocoa, which is Ghana's largest export earner.

The Fante people are also known for their fishing skills, and Elmina, a fishing town in the central region, is famous for its vibrant fishing industry.

Conclusion:

The Fante people have a rich cultural heritage that can be traced back to their migration from East Africa. They are known for their vibrant culture, warm hospitality, and strong attachment to their heritage.

The Fante language, music, dance, and art are all aspects of their culture that have gained international recognition.

Ghana's economy largely depends on cocoa exports, and the Fante people have played a significant role in it.

There are seven Kemetic Principles of Tehuti

The Principle of Mentalism.

The Principle of Correspondence.

The Principle of Vibration.

The Principle of Polarity.

The Principle of Rhythm.

The Principle of Cause and Effect.

The Principle of Gender.

#1

The Principle of Mentalism

The all is mind; the universe is mental.”

Everything that exists is spirit. Matter is just densified spirit. Spirit is just refined matter. All is just energy. The ALL – the substantial reality underlying all the outward manifestations and appearances which we know under the Universe – is spirit. It’s undefinable but considered as a universal living mind.

“All is mind” embodies the idea that everything that happens has to be the result of a mental state that proceeds it. When you think about it in a common-sensical way, then it’s simply about creating things twice – that is, first having a thought or a design in your head, and then manifesting it into its actual physical form in reality.

#2

The Principle of Correspondence

“As Above, So Below; As Within, So Without; As the Universe, So the Soul…”

This phrase is very common in Hermetic philosophy. It basically means that everything – all of the planes of existence – are connected and in correspondence. The macrocosm is found in the microcosm and vice versa – solar systems, societies and life on Earth reflects the same thing on the cellular and atomic level.

The 7 Hermetic Principles As Above So Below

The 7 Hermetic Principles As Above So Below

What this law means in an everyday setting is that whatever we do on the micro level so will we do on the macro level. Even the tiniest of habits influence the grand scheme of our behavior. As we do anything, so will we do everything. If you slack off in one area of your life, the others will also suffer.

Even more, the outer world is a reflection of our inner world. The thoughts and images we hold in our consciousness begin to subconsciously manifest themselves in our external circumstances. The mind takes everything as it is – it doesn’t distinguish the substantial from the real and begins to re-create exactly that which we focus on the most.

#3

The Principle of Vibration

Nothing rests; Everything moves; Everything vibrates. 

This principle says that everything – starting from the largest of matter down to tiniest of particles – is at different degrees of vibration. Modern science can endorse that every atom and molecule is vibrating at certain motion, speed and frequency. The combination of this energy determines the physical or substantial form of any given object. Even something that seems to be still, for example a chair, is actually in a state of motion. Its electrons are still moving around and there is even space between them. Nothing is at rest.

The practical application to this is described as “mental transmutation” – change your mental state and you change your vibration. This is done by the power of Will – by deliberately concentrating on a more desirable state of mind. Whatever you focus on most in life grows. What’s more, because the Universe is mental and governed by the law of correspondence, changing your own mode of being influences the rest of the Universe as well.

#4

The Principle of Polarity

Everything is dual; Everything has poles;…

…Everything has its pair of opposites; Like and unlike are the same; Opposites are identical in nature, but different in degree; Extremes meet; All truths, are but half-truths; All paradoxes may be reconciled.

Polarity means that the extreme opposites are actually the different degrees of the same thing. Take temperature for an example – heat and cold aren’t distinct entities or phenomenon but the same thing. Their only difference lies in the matter of degree.

This same principle can also be found on the mental plane. Love and hate; fear and courage; greed and compassion are all but the varying degrees of the same thing. The difference between them gets determined by the law of vibration. Some emotions vibrate on a higher level whereas others on a lower.

#5

The Principle of Rhythm

Everything flows, out and in; Everything has its tides; All things rise and fall;…

…The pendulum swing manifests in everything; The measure of the swing to the right is the measure of the swing to the left; Rhythm compensates.

This principle explains that there is rhythm between every pair of opposites or poles. Rhythm is the force that enables transition from one pole to another. After every success there will eventually be some failures. For every action there is an opposite and equal reaction.

Remembering the law of rhythm is very important for your state of happiness and well-being. If you’re used to living in abundance constantly, then times of scarcity will have a much greater impact on you than on someone who hasn’t been as well off. Keep in mind that sh#t will hit the fan sooner or later. Using negative visualization and anti-positive thinking can help you prepare for that.

The key to not being negatively influenced by the harsh pendulum swing is to not get attached to anything in life and not base your happiness on external objects, people or circumstances that lie outside of your control. Most people can’t even control their own emotions and are riding the ups and downs of a roller coaster all day. You should strive towards a state of consciousness that’s indifferent, blissful and non attached despite the conditions you may find yourself in.

#6

The Principle of Cause and Effect

Every cause has its effect; Every effect has its cause;…

…Everything happens according to law’ Chance is but a name for law not recognized’ There are many planes of causation, but nothing escapes the law.

There is no such thing as chance – chance is just a term we use when the exact causes of certain effects are not recognized or perceived. Every cause has its effect and there’s an underlying law that makes it happen. If you understand the consequences of your actions, then you can choose what actions you’re going to take. You can choose what actions to take, but, in so doing, you also choose the consequences that follow.

In principal, be the cause not the effect. Be proactive – act, or be acted upon. Being the cause means that you are the master, instead of the victim. This is the law of polarity. Change your polarity with the power of your mind and free will.

#7

The Principle of Gender

Gender is in everything; Everything has its masculine and feminine principles;…

…Gender manifests on all planes.” 

Gender is manifested in everything. There are polar opposites – the yin and yang. Every person has a biological sex with a male of female physical body. However, psychologically, both qualities exist simultaneously in everyone. The same principle can be found in other things as well – even the brain has a left and right hemisphere that corresponds with respectful gender traits.

Gender is manifested as masculine and feminine principles alike across all planes.

The Masculine principle is in the direction of giving out and expanding. Masculinity embodies yang energy – the Sun and its flames that scorches the Earth but at the same time gives life to it. It’s the Will – the desire to achieve something and to take the necessary action.

The Feminine principle is directed towards receiving and absorbing. Femininity embodies yin energy – the Moon and the flow of water that restores and sooths the burning warrior. This is the trait of creativity, spontaneity, feeling and imagination.

“It is said that there must be a balance in these two forces. Without the Feminine, the Masculine is apt to act without restraint, order, or reason, resulting in chaos. The Feminine alone, on the other hand, is apt to constantly reflect and fail to actually do anything, resulting in stagnation. With both the Masculine and Feminine working in conjunction, there is thoughtful action that breeds success, which points out that both the Feminine and the Masculine fulfill each other” – (The Kybalion 203-204).

The Story of Emperor (Mansa) Musa Keita I, the richest man who ever lived

Owner of an incalculable fortune, the African king commanded the empire of Mali in the beginning of the 14th century known as Musa Keita, Emir of Melle, Lord of the Mines of Wangara, Conqueror of Ghanata and the Lion of Mali II.

Many experts believe that Mansa Musa (1280-1337), the king of Timbuktu, was the richest person in history. According to historians the West African kingdom of Musa was probably the largest gold producer in the world at a time when gold was in high demand.

The Mali Empire was a pre-colonial African Empire, from the Middle Ages, existing between 1235 to 1670, in the Manden region, in present-day Mali, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea and the South of the Western Seara. This Empire was one of the most powerful in the history of mankind and one of the richest in the Middle Ages.

Musa Keita I assumed power in 1312 at a time of prosperity for several African kingdoms.  Upon assuming the government of Mali, he gained the title of Mansa (which means king) and expanded the wealth of the empire that was concentrated in the era of gold and salt, products highly valued at the time.

At its height, the empire's extension covered an area of ​​approximately 1.2 million square kilometers.

In 1324 he began a great journey to the city of Mecca, sacred to the Muslim people. With a caravan of 60,000 men, including soldiers, civilians and his servants, and with a hundred street vendors carrying gold bars.

During this journey, Musa stopped in Cairo, capital of Egypt, and decided to do a simple act of charity: donating gold. But he left so much gold that it caused an inflationary crisis in the country. It took some for the economy to recover.

The Emperor died in 1337, after 25 years of power, leaving schools, mosques, libraries and museums as a legacy. The mosque of Djinquereber, still exists today...

His figure was so marked in 1375, he was illustrated in the Atlas Catalan, one of the main references for studying the medieval period.

The text on the map says "This black lord is called Muça Mali, lord of the blacks of Guinea. So abundant is the gold that has been found in his country that he is the richest and noblest king in all the land."

An ancient Indian painting of Ethiopian Musician playing the Kirar

Ethiopians have had very intimate relations with Indians. In fact, in antiquity the Ethiopians ruled much of India. These Ethiopians were called the Naga. It was the Naga who created Sanskrit, the classical language of Indian and the liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.

A reading of ancient Dravidian literature which dates back to 500 BC, gives us considerable information on the Naga. In Indian tradition the Naga won central India from the Villavar (bowmen) and Minavar (fishermen).

The Naga were great seamen who ruled much of India, Sri Lanka and Burma. To the Aryans they described as half man and snake. The Tamil knew them as warlike people who used the bow and noose.

The Naga came from Kush-Punt/Ethiopia.

Naga literally means peace in the Cushitic Oromo Language.

An ancient Indian painting of Ethiopian Musician playing the Kirar

Ethiopians have had very intimate relations with Indians. In fact, in antiquity the Ethiopians ruled much of India. These Ethiopians were called the Naga. It was the Naga who created Sanskrit, the classical language of Indian and the liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.

A reading of ancient Dravidian literature which dates back to 500 BC, gives us considerable information on the Naga. In Indian tradition the Naga won central India from the Villavar (bowmen) and Minavar (fishermen).

The Naga were great seamen who ruled much of India, Sri Lanka and Burma. To the Aryans they described as half man and snake. The Tamil knew them as warlike people who used the bow and noose.

The Naga came from Kush-Punt/Ethiopia.

Naga literally means peace in the Cushitic Oromo Language.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐩𝐬

If we take a look at the world map, countries like Canada, USA, Greenland, Russia etc. are very huge, and as humans we automatically get the idea: The bigger the country, the more powerful it is.

What you have not been taught in school is that all of this is a lie and the world map is incorrect. By looking at Greenland, it is big as the African continent. In reality, Africa is 14 times larger.

People who drew up maps during the colonial era (500 years ago which are still used in this day and age) purposely made Africa look smaller than the other continents when in actual fact it is the biggest alongside Asia. It was and still is a psychological way of programming people and especially Africans to think that the Europeans, Americans etc. are superior. 

Did You know Coffee Originated in Ethiopia?

Coffee grown worldwide can trace its heritage back centuries to the ancient coffee forests on the Ethiopian plateau. There, legend says the goat herder Kaldi first discovered the potential of these beloved beans.

The story goes that that Kaldi discovered coffee after he noticed that after eating the berries from a certain tree, his goats became so energetic that they did not want to sleep at night.

Kaldi reported his findings to the abbot of the local monastery, who made a drink with the berries and found that it kept him alert through the long hours of evening prayer. The abbot shared his discovery with the other monks at the monastery, and knowledge of the energizing berries began to spread.

As word moved east and coffee reached the Arabian peninsula, it began a journey which would bring these beans across the globe.

MARRIAGE IN SOUTH SUDAN MEANS 4 YEARS OF FREEDOM FOR BRIDE

Today we tour the Dinka custom of marriage. Despite payment of dowry that ranges from 100 to 500 cows, women are treated godly.

Once a man gets married, his wife will not cook or sweep for 4 years. This period is called "Anyuuc" (Generous Welcoming). It is meant for the new bride to rest, relax and study her husband homestead values.

During this time, her husband's sister will do the cooking, washing utensils, collecting firewood, fetching water, and doing other domestic work till later.

After 4 years, her husband decides to arrange a very big party called "Thaat" (cooking festival) where 3 cows and 5 goats are slaughtered to initiate a wife into cooking for the family.

Half of the Dinka population still follow this tradition till today.

Macrobia Kingdom (Somalia)

Puntites (proto-somalis) were the ancient people and ancestors of Somalis who lived in present-day Somalia.

They traded myrrh, spices, gold, ebony, short-horned cattle, ivory and frankincense with the Ancient Egyptians and ancient Mesopotamia through their commercial ports. An Ancient Egyptian expedition sent to Punt by the 18th dynasty Queen Hatshepsut is recorded on the temple reliefs at Deir el-Bahari, during the reign of the Puntite King Parahu and Queen Ati.

In the classical era, the Macrobians, who were Puntites established a powerful tribal kingdom that ruled large parts of modern Somalia. They were reputed for their longevity and wealth, and were said to be the "tallest and handsomest of all men". The Macrobians were warrior herders and seafarers. According to Herodotus' account, the Persian Emperor Cambyses II, upon his conquest of Egypt (525 BC), sent ambassadors to Macrobia, bringing luxury gifts for the Macrobian king to entice his submission. The Macrobian ruler, who was elected based on his stature and beauty, replied instead with a challenge for his Persian counterpart in the form of an unstrung bow: if the Persians could manage to draw it, they would have the right to invade his country; but until then, they should thank the gods that the Macrobians never decided to invade their empire.The Macrobians were a regional power that were known from east to west and were highly advanced in architecture and extremely known for their wealth.

According to Herodotus, the Macrobians practiced an elaborate form of embalming. The Macrobians preserved the bodies of the dead by first extracting moisture from the corpses, then overlaying the bodies with a type of plaster, and finally decorating the exterior in vivid colors in order to imitate the deceased as realistically as possible. They then placed the body in a hollow crystal pillar, which they kept in their homes for a period of about a year.

In the classical period, the Somali city-states of Mosylon, Opone, Malao, Sarapion, Mundus, Essina and Tabae in Somalia developed a lucrative trade network connecting with merchants from Phoenicia, Ptolemic Egypt, Greece, Parthian Persia, Sheba, Nabataea and the Roman Empire. They used the ancient Somali maritime vessel known as the beden to transport their cargo.

They were described to be a regional power house and in many respects a cultivated nation, remarkable for their size, beauty, physical vigour and longevity. A wealthy nation, living in cities with laws and institutions of their own governed by an elective monarch, who according to Herodotus must have met specific intellectual and physical requirements. They had markets, courts of justice and prisons; were skilled in the workings of metals, as well as in some of the fine arts Macrobia was also noted for its gold, which was so plentiful that the Macrobians shackled their prisoners in golden chains.

Amina - Queen of the Zazzau Kingdom

Queen Amina is a fascinating figure in the history of the Hausa people in Nigeria. She was born in the 16th century. She lived in what is now Zaria City in Kaduna State, Nigeria.

Queen Amina was the first woman to become the queen in a male-dominated society. She was a skilful Hausa warrior and commanded a large army.

She was a fearless warrior queen who ruled Zazzau kingdom for 34 years. She is known for her conquests, which expanded her kingdom's territory. She also opened up trade routes and initiated several other notable cultural changes that are still felt today.

AFRICAN HISTORY

“Evidence of the oldest recognizable monarchy in human history, preceding the rise of the earliest Egyptian kings by several generations, was discovered in artifacts from ancient Nubia now Sudan 🇸🇩 in Africa.

The discovery is expected to stimulate a new appraisal of the origins of civilization in Africa, raising the question of to what extent later Kemetic (Egyptian) culture may have derived its advanced political structure from the Nubian.

The various symbols of Nubian royalty that have been found are the same as those associated, in later times, with Egyptian kings…

The new findings suggest that the ancient Nubians may have reached this stage of political development as long ago as 3300 B.C., several generations before the earliest documented Kemet king…”

The Badarian culture provides the earliest direct evidence of agriculture in Upper Kemet during the Predynastic Era…

It flourished between 4400 and 4000 BC, and might have already emerged by 5000 BC…

The Tasian culture is possibly one of the oldest-known Predynastic culture in Upper Kemet, which evolved around 4500 BC…

“The Tarifian, Badarian and Tasian cultures of Middle and Upper Kemet have strong ties with the Nubian/Nilotic pastoral tradition, as can be inferred, for instance, by the very similar pottery, economy and settlement pattern and by the latest findings in the deserts surrounding the Kemetic Nile valley” (Gatto 2011b, 2012a, b, 2013).

SOURCE;

(Prehistory and Protohistory of Ancient Civilizations; 2015)

In other words, Predynastic Ancient Egyptians (4500 B.C.— 3100 B.C.) are more closely related to Nubians or Kushites…

THOMAS SANKARA

Did you know?

In only 4 years in power (1983-87), Thomas Sankara

Built 350 schools, roads, railways without foreign aid.

Increased literacy rate by 60%.

Banned forced marriages.

Gave poor people land.

Vaccinated 2.5 million kids.

Planted 10 million trees.

Appointed females to high governmental positions, encouraged them to work, recruited them into the military, and granted pregnancy leave during 

Sold off the government fleet of Mercedes cars and made the Renault 5 (the cheapest car sold in Burkina Faso at that time) the official service car of the ministers.

He reduced the salaries of all public servants, including his own, and forbade the use of government chauffeurs and 1st class airline tickets.

As President, he lowered his salary to $450 a month and limited his possessions to a car, four bikes, three guitars, a fridge and a broken freezer.

He opposed foreign aid, saying that “he who feeds you, controls you.”

Drove out French imperialism & withdrew Burkina Faso from IMF.

A very productive life that was brutally cut short. He was assassinated at the age of 38. Rest on son of the soil!!!

C: The Tribe

Bodi Tribe Fattening Camp

In the Bodi Tribe (Ethiopia), the men with the biggest belly are most desired. The greater the abdominal volume, the more attractive they will be. But the preparation for the contest where the fattest is chosen is rather gruesome.

They drink fresh cow blood and fresh cow milk for 3-6 months in a bid to quickly become fat and be crowned the fattest man. During the Kael ceremony, the winner of the contest is measured and receives great fame by the tribe.

Women and girls bring them milk every morning in their quest for big gut glory.

The only prize for the winner is fame and the adulation of his fellow tribesmen. The women take care of the fat men: they give them alcohol, remove the sweat, and sing for them to keep them awake.

Akan Tribe, Ghana

The Akan people are a Kwa group living primarily in present-day Ghana and in parts of Ivory Coast and Togo in West Africa. The Akan speak dialects within the Central Tano branch of the Potou–Tano subfamily of the Niger–Congo family.

Subgroups of the Akan people include: the Agona, Akuapem, Akwamu, Akyem, Anyi, Ashanti, Baoulé , Bono, Chakosi, Fante, Kwahu, Sefwi, Wassa, Ahanta, and Nzema, among others. The Akan subgroups all have cultural attributes in common; most notably the tracing of matrilineal descent in the inheritance of property, and for succession to high political office.

The Kingdom Of Rozwi

The kingdom of Rozwi existed from the 17th century AD (c. 1684) to the late 19th century AD (c. 1866). The name of the Kingdom Rozvi comes from the Shona word meaning “to plunder” (kurozva) and was established by Changamire Dombo I#. It was ruled by a monarchy and was bordered by various neighboring groups, including the Munhumutapa Empire (also known as the Mutapa kingdom) to the North, the Kalanga people to the South, and the Tonga people to the West. It had an estimated population of around 1 million[1]. It covered an area of approximately 624,000 square kilometers (equivalent to 240,000 square miles)[3]. Its main currency was primarily based on trade and barter.

While the government had a monopoly on gold mining, production and trading, the empire and its people also traded in cattle, ivory, copper, agricultural and animal products, guns, salt, beads, and sea shells. They protected their trade routes using spears, shields, bows and arrows. 

A contemporary sovereign state was the Mutapa Empire, which had a population of approximately 2 million people and covered an area of 500,000 square kilometers. Modern descendants of the Rozwi Empire may now live in present-day Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Mozambique. The language of exchange of this kingdom was primarily Shona, with around 7 million people being modern native speakers and an additional 7 million people today speaking Shona as a second language [1]. The customary attire of the Rozwi people was characterized by intricate beadwork and animal hide garments.

A king's list was compiled from oral tradition prepared by historian John Stewart in his 1989 book African States and Rulers. At its decline, the Rozwi Kingdom was superseded by the Ndebele Kingdom.

The Rozwi people had notable achievements in architecture, art, and metallurgy. They constructed elaborate stone buildings and were skilled metalworkers. Their unique architectural designs can be seen in the ruins of Khami and other structures[2]. They had complex customs arrangements and taxation systems that facilitated trade and economic growth. In terms of knowledge advancement, they contributed to the field of astronomy, and their knowledge of celestial bodies informed their agricultural practices.

The Rozwi Empire engaged in various conflicts and wars, including clashes with neighboring groups like the Ndebele and Portuguese colonial forces. Their religious beliefs were deeply rooted in ancestral worship and spirits of the land, with traditional spiritual leaders playing a crucial role in their society. 

There is more to discover about them. Please do your own research.

Pictures: Khami Ruins, Zimbabwe 

Citations:

[1]: Pikirayi, I. (1993). "The Zimbabwe Culture: Origins and Decline of Southern Zambezian States". Rowman & Littlefield.

[2]: Garlake, P. S. (1982). "The Great Zimbabwe". New York: Thames and Hudson.

[3]: Cornell, James (1978). Lost Lands and Forgotten People. Sterling Publishing Company. p. 24.

The Discovery of An Underwater Pharaonic Tomb in Sudan (Photos)

An underwater archaeologist has found a pharaonic tomb located at the bottom of one of the pyramids near the city of Nuri in northern Sudan.

Archaeologist Pierce Paul Cressman said, according to the BBC, that he made a tremendous effort to reach the pharaonic tomb, adding that this was the first archaeological research of its kind conducted underwater in the archaeological area of ​​Nuri, which is one of the areas of the ancient royal tombs. in Sudan.

Chrisman found offerings made of gold that were still present in the tomb, indicating that these small statues made of glass were wrapped in gold, and while the water destroyed the glass from the base, the peeled gold cover remained in place.

Chrisman believes that these offerings were made to the pharaoh "Nastasen" who ruled the Kingdom of Kush for a short period, from 335 to 315 BC.

He explained that he and his team dug as much as they could, to reach a ladder of 65 degrees, which led them to the entrance to the cemetery.

He pointed out that they used special diving suits, considering that traditional wetsuits would have become very cumbersome, and then they used a hose to deliver oxygen from above to divers under the water.

There are three rooms, with beautiful arched ceilings, the size of a minibus, and when you move from room to room and it's pitch dark, you know you're in a cemetery if you don't light your own lamp, and then the secrets that surround the place begin to be revealed.

Ganvie, Benin Republic

Ganvie is a lake village in Benin, Africa, lying in Lake Nokoué, near Cotonou. With a population of around 20,000 people, it is probably the largest lake village in Africa and is very popular with tourists.

The village was created in the sixteenth or seventeenth centuries by the Tofinu people who took to the lake to avoid Fon warriors who were taking people hostage to sell them to European enslavers. Making the shallow waters and islands of Lake Nokoue a haven, the Ganvie villagers are often referred to as "water men"and the area itself is often called the "Venice of Africa.

Originally based on farming, the village's main industries other than tourism are now fishing and fish farming. The only means of transportation to and from the village is through wooden boats.

The village was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on October 31, 1996 in the Cultural category.

Ganvie, like many areas of Benin, is home to a constituent monarchy.

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S0ME AFRICAN C0UNTRIES AND THEIR NICK NAMES

• South Africa – Rainbow Nation / Azania  🇿🇦

• Rwanda – Land of a Thousand Hills 🇷🇼

• Madagascar – The Red Island 🇲🇬

• Lesotho – The Kingdom In the Sky 🇱🇸

• Egypt – The Gift of the Nile 🇪🇬

• Ghana - The gateway /The Blackstar of Africa 🇬🇭

• Nigeria - The Giant of Africa 🇳🇬

• Namibia - The gem of Africa.  🇳🇦 

• Uganda - The Pearl of Africa 🇺🇬

• Malawi - The Warm heart of Africa 🇲🇼

• Zambia - The real Africa / Chipolopolo 🇿🇲

• Kenya - the pride of Africa 🇰🇪 

• Tanzania - Brain of Africa (Bongo) 🇹🇿 

• Gambia - the smiling coast of Africa 🇬🇲 

• Ethiopia - the land of origin / Horn of Africa 🇪🇹 

• Burkina Faso - the land of upright men🇧🇫

• Morroco - the land of colours 🇲🇦 

• Mauritius - the continent island 🇲🇺 

• Comoros- the perfume island 🇰🇲 

• Sierra Leone - Salone 🇸🇱

• Chad - the dead heart of Africa 🇹🇩 

• Mali - the eyes of Africa 🇲🇱

• Djibouti - the pearl of the gulf of tadjiboura 🇩🇯 

• Cabo Verde - llha do 🇨🇻

• Sao Tome and Principe - the chocolate island 🇸🇹

• Cameroun - the hinge of Africa 🇨🇲 

• Seychelles - the land of perpetual summer 🇸🇨 

• Gabon - Le bled 🇬🇦

• Somali - the horn of Africa 🇸🇴 

• Botswana - Peaceful nation 🇧🇼

• Benin 🇧🇯 - Black Sparta 

• Guinea 🇬🇳 - The West Africa water tower.

• Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 - The jewel of Africa. 

• Angola 🇦🇴 - The land of the giant sable.

BLACK HISTORY

The conquest of Angola was ordered by Lisbon in 1571 and began in 1575.

But the Portuguese had to fight their longest and bloodiest war, before Angola was finally taken nearly half a century later.

They had not counted on being confronted with a Black Queen who would turn out to be one of the bravest generals that ever commanded an army.

They had not counted on the Queen of Ndongo, Queen Nzinga.'

Chancellor Williams

The Destruction of Black Civilization

AFRICAN HISTORY

Our ancestors had a profound way of dealing with P.T.S.D. It was believed that after a war when a man had returned from war, before he could be accepted back into society. He had to live with a shaman for 3 months to do some spiritual cleansing.

It was said that after war, the human spirit was off balance and required to undergo some ritual in order to restore it back in harmony with nature and the community. A horn was used to draw out stagnant and dsyfunctional blood to the surface.

This is one of the ritual that was performed on the worriors to cleanse them of any mental illness and trauma that they might experience later on in life after the war.

This process was carried out by Africans long ago before it was allegedly deemed a Chinese invention. It was called "African suction cup," by the colonizers. This is one of the many practices that have been lost due to African s.lavery and colonization.