JOHN KONNY John Konny (c. 1660-1732), or Conny, of Pokoso or Prince’s Town, 27 mi (43 km) west-south-west of Takoradi, in the state of Ahanta,...

Kofi Kakari (circa 1837-June 24, 1884) was Asantehene from 1867-74.  During his reign, Asante forces reoccupied the coastal region of the Gold Coast. This resulted,...

Kidana-Wald Kefle (circa 1862-July 6, 1944) was an Ethiopian scholar who devoted his life to learning. Born in Wagda, Shawa, and educated first at home,...

Seretse Khama (July 1, 1921-July 13 1980) was a center of a political storm in 1950 when the British Government exiled him from the Bechuanaland...

Kayamba (who flourished in the mid-19th century), was a powerful Mende warrior and the founder of Moyamba, 96 km (60 mi) east-southeast of Freetown which...