Encyclopaedia Africana

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...

Samuel Ajayi Crowther was born in Nigeria, Oyo State, Iseyin Local Government formally Osogun. He was born in 1809 and died on December 31, 1891....

Ganiyu Adeola Fawehinmi, (Ganiyu Oyesola Fawehinmi) (1938-2009), was a Nigerian author, publisher, philanthropist, social critic, human and civil rights lawyer. He was born on the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Francis Chapman Grant (1825-1908), a prominent figure in the Fante Confederation of 1868-73, and a member of the Gold Coast Legislative Council, was one of...

Ghartey IV (c. 1820-July 30, 1897), was King (Odefa) of Winneba, the port 35 miles (56 km) west of Accra, from 1872-97. He was also...