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Ahmadu Bello (June 12, 1910 – January 15, 1966) was a Nigerian political leader who served as the spokesman for Northern Nigeria during the country’s...
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Richard Brew (?- August 5, 1776) was a prominent member of the British trading community on the Gold Coast during the second half of the...
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Boakye Tenten (circa 1818- November 1884) of Asante had a career in public office which spanned the reigns of four kings of Asante, during which...
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Jeremiah Obafemi Awolowo (1909-1987) was a Nigerian nationalist and statesman who played a key role in the Nigerian Independence movement. A strong and influential advocate...
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Sir Herbert Samuel Olayinka Heelas Badmus Macaulay (1864-1946) was a Nigerian nationalist and politician, surveyor, engineer, architect, journalist and musician. He was born on the...
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Degelhan, also known as Dagalhan or Dalehan, who flourished in the 16th century, was a leading azmach (military commander), during the reign of Emperor Lebna...
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Dawit I (reigned 1380-1412) was one of the most powerful medieval emperors of Ethiopia. He was the son of Emperor Newaya Krestos. His reign coincided...
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Ras Dasta Damtaw (1892- February 26, 1937) was famous for capturing the prince Lej Iyasu, nominal ruler of Ethiopia, after his disposition in 1916. He...
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Joseph Dawson (1834- 18?) was active in helping draw up the constitution of the Fante Confederation in the 1860s, and later acted as an intermediary...
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Leon Chefneux (1853 – 1927) was a French trader and adventurer who helped Menelik II [reigned 1889 -1913] in some of his business and diplomatic dealings...
