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Ja Ja of Opobo (1821–1891), was the first known Nigerian richest man, nationalist, a merchant prince and the founder of Opobo city-state which now forms...
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Oginga Odinga (1911 – January 20, 1994), a prominent Kenyan politician and a key figure in the country’s struggle for independence. He later served as...
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Kenneth David Kaunda (April 28, 1924 – June 17, 2021) was a Zambian statesman and nationalist leader who served as the country’s first president from...
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Kofi Atta Annan (April 8, 1938 – August 18, 2018) was a Ghanaian diplomat and international statesman who served as the seventh Secretary-General of the...
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Bolangwa (circa 1860-1910), or Bolangbwa, was the first chief invested by the colonial authorities to rule the Bobangi chiefdom located east of the Congo River,...
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Ikenge (circa 1850- December 20, 1883) was prominent in the early history of Mbandaka, present capital of the Equateur region in Zaire. Like many other...
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Ibaka (circa 1820-April 1889), rose from slavery to become one of the wealthiest men engaged in the 19th century Zaire River trade. As chief of...
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Gandanda Gibanda (circa 1865-October 1931), a prominent Pende chief, was unjustly tortured and executed by colonial authorities following the famous Pende revolt of May and...
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Francis William Reitz (October 5, 1844-March 27, 1934) is not as well known a figure as Paul Kruger or M.T. Steyn. Reitz, nevertheless, made a...
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Pieter Retief (November 12, 1780-February 6, 1838), Voortrekker leader who negotiated with and was betrayed by Zulu King Dingane, was the second son of Jacobus...
