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Salama (circa 1818-October 25, 1867) was Abuna (head) of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church from 1841-1867. During his years in office he became one of the...
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The Rev. David Asante (December 23, 1834-October 13, 1892), a missionary with the famous Basel (Lutheran) Mission, helped to make Twi the powerful literary language...
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Patrice Emery Lumumba (July 2, 1925-January 17, 1961) served as prime minister of the Congo during the tumultuous first months after independence on June 30,...
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Webé Hayla Maryam (1799-1867), a Ethiopian statesman, ruled over Tegré and Semén from 1831-55. He was the son of Dajazmach Hayla Maryam. In his youth...
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Mbidi Kiluwe (who flourished circa 1500), also known as Ilunga Mbili, a hero in Luba oral tradition, is thought to have introduced “bulopwe”, the unique...
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Sahla Selassé (1795-1847) was the regional ruler of Shawa from 1813-1847. In the course of the 1830s he assumed the title of Negus (king), and...
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Matemu a Kelenge (circa 1895- September, 1931), popularly known as Mundele Funji, led the famous 1931 Pende revolt against the colonial government. Matemu belonged to...
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Empress Sabla Wangel (?-1568) was the wife of Emperor Lebna Dengel [reigned 1508-40], and participated in the events which occurred during the difficult years which...
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Frumentius (F’ré Menatos), who flourished in the 4th century AD, also known as Abba Salama I, or Abba Salama Kasata Berehan, was the first bishop...
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Feqra Maryam Nadaw (?-October 26, 1936) became famous for his participation in the celebrated attack on Addis Ababa in 1936 by the patriots of Shawa...
