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Kingwengwe Kifofo (circa 1875-August 1961) was a forceful Pende chief who tried to protect his subjects against political domination by the Europeans. At the same time,...
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Simon Kimbangu (circa 1890-October 12, 1951) was the leader of what is generally considered the most important independent Christian religious movement in central Africa. Although...
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Letsienyane, (1867-1913), the eldest son of Lerotholi, succeeded his father as paramount chief of the Basotho of what is now Lesotho, upon his death in...
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Daniel Simon Letanka (1874-1934), a newspaper editor and publisher, was also an African National Congress (ANC) leader dedicated to his people’s cause, which he served...
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Kola Ngbandi, or Great Ngbandi, (who may have flourished in the 17th century), was a renowned folk hero who today is viewed as the incarnation...
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Letsie Lerotholi (1836- 1905) was the first son of Paramount Chief Letsie IÂ of the Basotho of what is now Lesotho. His mother, Mantai, was the...
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Anton Wilhelm Amo (about 1703-March 3, 1756) achieved fame in Europe as a scholar and philosopher, lecturing at three universities in central Europe. He was...
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Pietro Antonelli (April 29, 1853-January 11, 1901), Italian traveller, diplomat, and politician, played an important role in early Ethiopian-Italian relations, particularly as the negotiator of...
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Amda Tseyon (12?-1344), whose throne name was Gabra Masqal, was emperor of Ethiopia for about 30 years, from 1312-44. He is famous for his heroic...
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Letsie I (1811-1893), whose name at birth was Mohato, was the son of Moshoeshoe, king of the Basotho nation, by his principal wife, Mabela. He...
