Even the brilliant Albert Einstein had moments of self-doubt. In one of his letters of self-pity, he lamented: “Come, dear old friend, Lady Resignation, and sing me your familiar old song so that I can continue to spin quietly in my corner.”
September 30, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Even the brilliant Albert Einstein had moments of self-doubt. In one of his letters of self-pity, he lamented: “Come, dear old friend, Lady Resignation, and sing me your familiar old song so that I can continue to spin quietly in my corner.”
Dr.Nnamdi Azikiwe, Journalist and editor Isaac Babalola Thomas and an unidentified Gentleman, London 1943. Source: Print culture and the first Yoruba novel by I.B Thomas and Karin Barber
September 29, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Dr.Nnamdi Azikiwe, Journalist and editor Isaac Babalola Thomas and an unidentified Gentleman, London 1943. Source: Print culture and the first Yoruba novel by I.B Thomas and Karin Barber
The Lijadu Sisters, 1977
Identical twin sisters, Taiwo and Kehinde Lijadu were cousins of the popular Nigerian musician Fela Kuti and they were pioneers for women in the rock music scene. Starting out in the late 1960s and later groomed by Ginger Baker, they achieved success in Nigeria.
Identical twin sisters, Taiwo and Kehinde Lijadu were cousins of the popular Nigerian musician Fela Kuti and they were pioneers for women in the rock music scene. Starting out in the late 1960s and later groomed by Ginger Baker, they achieved success in Nigeria.
September 21, 2025 at 4:22 AM
The Lijadu Sisters, 1977
Identical twin sisters, Taiwo and Kehinde Lijadu were cousins of the popular Nigerian musician Fela Kuti and they were pioneers for women in the rock music scene. Starting out in the late 1960s and later groomed by Ginger Baker, they achieved success in Nigeria.
Identical twin sisters, Taiwo and Kehinde Lijadu were cousins of the popular Nigerian musician Fela Kuti and they were pioneers for women in the rock music scene. Starting out in the late 1960s and later groomed by Ginger Baker, they achieved success in Nigeria.
This photo makes me weep inside
September 20, 2025 at 12:10 PM
This photo makes me weep inside
No PR no advert but still in the market game till date.
September 20, 2025 at 12:08 PM
No PR no advert but still in the market game till date.
Slaves once worked all day, every day, without pay.
But they received free food, water, and shelter.
Today we work all day, almost every day, and we get paid. But the money we earn is spent on food, water, and shelter.
We are still slaves; the only thing that has changed is the illusion of freedom.
But they received free food, water, and shelter.
Today we work all day, almost every day, and we get paid. But the money we earn is spent on food, water, and shelter.
We are still slaves; the only thing that has changed is the illusion of freedom.
September 20, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Slaves once worked all day, every day, without pay.
But they received free food, water, and shelter.
Today we work all day, almost every day, and we get paid. But the money we earn is spent on food, water, and shelter.
We are still slaves; the only thing that has changed is the illusion of freedom.
But they received free food, water, and shelter.
Today we work all day, almost every day, and we get paid. But the money we earn is spent on food, water, and shelter.
We are still slaves; the only thing that has changed is the illusion of freedom.
In the 2nd century BC, an enslaved young man from Carthage named Terence was brought to Rome, where his incredible talent for words would change his destiny.
He was enslaved by a Roman senator, Terentius Lucanus, who recognized the boy’s sharp intellect.
He was enslaved by a Roman senator, Terentius Lucanus, who recognized the boy’s sharp intellect.
September 19, 2025 at 11:11 AM
In the 2nd century BC, an enslaved young man from Carthage named Terence was brought to Rome, where his incredible talent for words would change his destiny.
He was enslaved by a Roman senator, Terentius Lucanus, who recognized the boy’s sharp intellect.
He was enslaved by a Roman senator, Terentius Lucanus, who recognized the boy’s sharp intellect.
UMU DIOKA.
Many communities in Igbo land are called Umudioka and it might interest one to know that they share the same ancestry, hence they don't inter marry among themselves but see each other as extended family.
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Many communities in Igbo land are called Umudioka and it might interest one to know that they share the same ancestry, hence they don't inter marry among themselves but see each other as extended family.
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September 19, 2025 at 6:42 AM
UMU DIOKA.
Many communities in Igbo land are called Umudioka and it might interest one to know that they share the same ancestry, hence they don't inter marry among themselves but see each other as extended family.
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Many communities in Igbo land are called Umudioka and it might interest one to know that they share the same ancestry, hence they don't inter marry among themselves but see each other as extended family.
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BREAKING: Capt. Kelechi Ndukwe promoted to Commodore in charge of U.S. Destroyer Squadron 60 and Commander, Task Force 65 in Rota, Spain.
Kelechi Ndukwe is the first Nigerian and Igbo-American to command a U.S. Navy warship. ⚓ Capt.
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Kelechi Ndukwe is the first Nigerian and Igbo-American to command a U.S. Navy warship. ⚓ Capt.
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September 19, 2025 at 6:40 AM
BREAKING: Capt. Kelechi Ndukwe promoted to Commodore in charge of U.S. Destroyer Squadron 60 and Commander, Task Force 65 in Rota, Spain.
Kelechi Ndukwe is the first Nigerian and Igbo-American to command a U.S. Navy warship. ⚓ Capt.
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Kelechi Ndukwe is the first Nigerian and Igbo-American to command a U.S. Navy warship. ⚓ Capt.
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IGOO MMUỌ IN IGBO COSMOLOGY ✨
In Igbo cosmology, igoo mmụọ means to honor, greet, or acknowledge the spirits — our ancestors (ndị ichie), deities (alụsi), and the unseen forces of nature. 🌿
It is always the first step before any traditional prayer, ritual, or sacrifice.
In Igbo cosmology, igoo mmụọ means to honor, greet, or acknowledge the spirits — our ancestors (ndị ichie), deities (alụsi), and the unseen forces of nature. 🌿
It is always the first step before any traditional prayer, ritual, or sacrifice.
September 19, 2025 at 3:38 AM
IGOO MMUỌ IN IGBO COSMOLOGY ✨
In Igbo cosmology, igoo mmụọ means to honor, greet, or acknowledge the spirits — our ancestors (ndị ichie), deities (alụsi), and the unseen forces of nature. 🌿
It is always the first step before any traditional prayer, ritual, or sacrifice.
In Igbo cosmology, igoo mmụọ means to honor, greet, or acknowledge the spirits — our ancestors (ndị ichie), deities (alụsi), and the unseen forces of nature. 🌿
It is always the first step before any traditional prayer, ritual, or sacrifice.
"Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer. He was praised as the "greatest humorist the United States has produced", and William Faulkner called him "the father of American literature".
September 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
"Samuel Langhorne Clemens, known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer. He was praised as the "greatest humorist the United States has produced", and William Faulkner called him "the father of American literature".
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Egypt says 3,000-year-old bracelet was stolen and melted down
Egypt says 3,000-year-old bracelet was stolen and melted down
A specialist took the gold artefact from a Cairo museum and sold it through a jeweller, officials say.
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September 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Egypt says 3,000-year-old bracelet was stolen and melted down
"A stupid man's report of what a clever man says is never accurate, because he unconsciously translates what he hears into something that he can understand."
— Bertrand Russell
Knowledge filters through the capacity of the listener.
F2FB
— Bertrand Russell
Knowledge filters through the capacity of the listener.
F2FB
September 17, 2025 at 8:39 AM
"A stupid man's report of what a clever man says is never accurate, because he unconsciously translates what he hears into something that he can understand."
— Bertrand Russell
Knowledge filters through the capacity of the listener.
F2FB
— Bertrand Russell
Knowledge filters through the capacity of the listener.
F2FB
Ever noticed that Christians stopped building new heavy churches. Why?
September 17, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Ever noticed that Christians stopped building new heavy churches. Why?
In 2020, Saniniu Laizer unearthed not one, but two enormous tanzanite stones — a rare gem, found only in a small stretch of land at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Overnight, the discovery earned him more than $3.5 million, transforming his family’s future.
Overnight, the discovery earned him more than $3.5 million, transforming his family’s future.
September 17, 2025 at 3:55 AM
In 2020, Saniniu Laizer unearthed not one, but two enormous tanzanite stones — a rare gem, found only in a small stretch of land at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Overnight, the discovery earned him more than $3.5 million, transforming his family’s future.
Overnight, the discovery earned him more than $3.5 million, transforming his family’s future.
In 2001, 9-year-old Zubaida from Afghanistan was badly burned after kerosene ignited in a stove. Doctors in Iran told her father to take her home to die.
But she survived. In 2002, a charity brought her to the Grossman Burn Center, USA, where she went through 12 major surgeries in one year.
F2FB
But she survived. In 2002, a charity brought her to the Grossman Burn Center, USA, where she went through 12 major surgeries in one year.
F2FB
September 17, 2025 at 3:49 AM
In 2001, 9-year-old Zubaida from Afghanistan was badly burned after kerosene ignited in a stove. Doctors in Iran told her father to take her home to die.
But she survived. In 2002, a charity brought her to the Grossman Burn Center, USA, where she went through 12 major surgeries in one year.
F2FB
But she survived. In 2002, a charity brought her to the Grossman Burn Center, USA, where she went through 12 major surgeries in one year.
F2FB
Benin chief with his retainers standing before his palace, adorned with intricate wall decorations. Circa 1890–1900.
#AncientBenin
#AncientBenin
September 16, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Benin chief with his retainers standing before his palace, adorned with intricate wall decorations. Circa 1890–1900.
#AncientBenin
#AncientBenin
Garrett Morgan, Sr. born on March 4, 1877 inventor and community leader. Hıs ınventions that included the protective smoke hood and a 3 way traffıc sıgnal were monumental.
F2FB
F2FB
September 16, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Garrett Morgan, Sr. born on March 4, 1877 inventor and community leader. Hıs ınventions that included the protective smoke hood and a 3 way traffıc sıgnal were monumental.
F2FB
F2FB
The Sumerian civilization existed from 4100 B.C.E. until around 1750 B.C.E. The name Sumer meant land of the civilized kings. The Sumerians were one of the first groups to divide time into hours and minutes. They also had a complex religion that involved gods called the Anunnaki.
September 16, 2025 at 7:28 PM
The Sumerian civilization existed from 4100 B.C.E. until around 1750 B.C.E. The name Sumer meant land of the civilized kings. The Sumerians were one of the first groups to divide time into hours and minutes. They also had a complex religion that involved gods called the Anunnaki.
Elias Howe, inventor of the sewing machine, was stuck. He couldn’t figure out how to design the needle.
Then came the dream
In his sleep, Howe imagined being captured by a tribe of cannibals. They held him prisoner and waved spears with holes near the tip.
Then came the dream
In his sleep, Howe imagined being captured by a tribe of cannibals. They held him prisoner and waved spears with holes near the tip.
September 16, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Elias Howe, inventor of the sewing machine, was stuck. He couldn’t figure out how to design the needle.
Then came the dream
In his sleep, Howe imagined being captured by a tribe of cannibals. They held him prisoner and waved spears with holes near the tip.
Then came the dream
In his sleep, Howe imagined being captured by a tribe of cannibals. They held him prisoner and waved spears with holes near the tip.
Abonnema, one of the major Kalabari towns in Rivers State Nigeria, was originally named after its founder and ancestor, Isiowu Ama.
Over time, the name Isiowu Ama was dropped for reasons best known to those who did so, and the town came to be called Abonnema.
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Over time, the name Isiowu Ama was dropped for reasons best known to those who did so, and the town came to be called Abonnema.
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September 16, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Abonnema, one of the major Kalabari towns in Rivers State Nigeria, was originally named after its founder and ancestor, Isiowu Ama.
Over time, the name Isiowu Ama was dropped for reasons best known to those who did so, and the town came to be called Abonnema.
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Over time, the name Isiowu Ama was dropped for reasons best known to those who did so, and the town came to be called Abonnema.
Follow for follow back
Earth protects and reinvents itself. ❤️❤️
September 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Earth protects and reinvents itself. ❤️❤️
An anonymous photo of Igbo craftswoman weaving an Akwete
September 15, 2025 at 6:00 AM
An anonymous photo of Igbo craftswoman weaving an Akwete
You will see a shop like this and mistakenly start thinking that the owners is less privileged and struggling.
Person wee get this shop go wear bathroom slippers go do 1bn transaction.
I comot cap for Igbo business men.
I Lack Words
Person wee get this shop go wear bathroom slippers go do 1bn transaction.
I comot cap for Igbo business men.
I Lack Words
September 15, 2025 at 5:01 AM
You will see a shop like this and mistakenly start thinking that the owners is less privileged and struggling.
Person wee get this shop go wear bathroom slippers go do 1bn transaction.
I comot cap for Igbo business men.
I Lack Words
Person wee get this shop go wear bathroom slippers go do 1bn transaction.
I comot cap for Igbo business men.
I Lack Words