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Did Africans Sail to the Americas Before Columbus? Unveiling the Hidden History

In 1997, Afro-Guyanese scholar Ivan Van Sertima presented a compelling argument that challenges the traditional narrative of Christopher Columbus as the first non-indigenous person to reach the Americas. Van Sertima’s research, which sparked curiosity and debate, suggests that Black Africans may have sailed to the Americas long before Columbus’s 1498 voyage. The Evidence: Columbus’s Encounter […]

Venancio Gomani Jr 
History

Alkebulan: The True Name of Africa

Hello there, history enthusiasts and tribe lovers! Buckle up, because we’re about to embark on a journey back in time, all the way to the origins of the name of the world’s second-largest continent, Africa. Or should we say… Alkebulan? Alkebulan: The Original Name of Africa Before Africa was Africa, it was known as Alkebulan. […]

Venancio Gomani Jr 
History

Tribes and Vibes: The Tonga Tribe

Welcome to our whimsical wanderings through Africa’s cultures! Today, we’re taking a detour down the less-trodden paths of history to chat about the Tonga tribe. Not to be confused with the Polynesian kingdom of Tonga, our African Tonga friends hail from the southern regions of Zambia and northern Zimbabwe. A Brief History of the Tonga […]

Venancio Gomani Jr 
History

Tribes and Vibes: The Lozi Tribe

Welcome to our whimsical wanderlust series, Tribes and Vibes, where we put the ‘tribe’ in ‘tribute’ with a light-hearted leap into the lives of Africa’s cultural collectives. Today, we’re getting cozy with the Lozi tribe, so grab your canoes, we’re about to sail through history on the Zambezi floodplains! A Brief History of the Lozi […]

Venancio Gomani Jr 
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