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Bankole Awoonor-Renner (circa 1907-May 27, 1970) was a prominent Gold Coast journalist, nationalist, and politician. He had studied in both the United States and the...
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Faku (circa 1780-1867) was the paramount chief of the Mpondo, a southern Nguni people, from about 1820-67. His father was Chief Ncqungqushe, whom Faku succeeded...
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Alfred Ilg (March 30. 1854-January 7, 1916), a Swiss craftsman, was the principal diplomatic adviser to Emperor Menilek II [reigned 1889-1913]. He was born in...
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Isbrand Goske (circa 1626-1689) was the Dutch governor of the Cape of Good Hope from October 1, 1672 to March 14, 1676. Born in The...
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Negus Takla Haymanot (1847-January 10, 1901) was the ruler of Gojam from 1870 to 1901. He was the son of Dajazmach Tassama Goshu, and his...
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Goolam H. Gool (1907-December 2, 1962) was a prominent Coloured politician, who aspired to the leadership of the South African Coloured community, a goal he...
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Kogbandi Vangahun (18?-early 1890s) was a brave but profligate warrior whose career as a professional fighter was often marred by the distrust provoked by his...
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Kombo Kiboko (circa 1870-May 20, 1942), was one of three Pende rulers selected to participate in an ill-conceived rotating chiefship the colonial government designed to...
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Kisimi Kamara (circa 1890-1962), a man of substance and influence in the Barri chiefdom in present-day Pujehun district, is famous for having invented the Mende...
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Jan Hendrik (“Onze Jan”‘ Hofmeyr, (July 4, 1845-October 16, 1909), was a Cape Afrikaner political leader. He was educated in Cape Town at Tot Nuit...
