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This early 20th century photo depicts the unique way Igbo farmers ploughed the ground or worked in the farm in the olden days.

Here, a man stands on what looks like a fallen palm tree and sings melodious songs with his flute to invigorate the group of men working in a farm.

The photo was taken by Edward Chadwick

Burkina Faso's, President Ibrahim Traore, 37, and his leadership after two years since the coup

1. In 2024, President Traoré launched the Postal Bank of Burkina Faso with a capital of approximately $25 million & the Treasury Deposit Bank.

2. He banned British and French colonial-style wigs for judges to decolonize Burkina Faso’s judiciary and promote national identity.

This aligns with Africa’s broader movement to discard colonial legacies and embrace cultural heritage.

3. Under his tenure, Burkina Faso launched its first fully locally funded $12 million tomato processing factory.

It marked a significant step towards industrialization and reducing reliance on imported tomato products.

4. In 2023, Burkina Faso under President Ibrahim Traoré adopted traditional attires as school uniforms to promote the country's culture.

The Ministry of Education directed that the country's Faso Dan Fani textiles should be used to make uniforms for students.

5. He built and commissioned the country's first-ever gold refinery.

In 2024, the refinery processed 142 tonnes of mining residues, yielding 93kg of gold for Burkina Faso.

6. He nationalised two gold mines, Boungou and Wahgnion, for $80 million, a significant reduction from the $300 million Endeavour Mining had agreed to sell them for.

The deal shows Burkina Faso securing a favorable agreement.

7. He approved the expansion of the Bobo-Dioulasso Airport with an 80 billion CFA francs investment to modernize the country’s 2nd largest hub.

Ibrahim Traore also acquired an Embraer 170 to revive its national airline, Air Burkina after it was shutdown

8. He launched the country's first National Support Center for Artisanal Cotton Processing.

Burkina Faso is the largest producer of cotton in Africa. It is also the tenth largest producer of cotton worldwide.

9. He expelled French troops from Burkina Faso, officially ending Operation Sabre with a historic ceremony marking the withdrawal.

This cartoon was drawn in 1925 by American artist Robert "Bob" Minor, titled "One Day They'll Wake Up”

The cartoon illustrates a powerful shift in global dynamics: figures symbolizing China, India, and Africa rise to their feet, staring down at smaller, trembling characters labeled “U.S. Imperialism,” “British Imperialism,” and “French Imperialism.”

Created during an era dominated by Western imperial powers, the artwork envisioned a future where nations like China and India, along with the African continent, would awaken and challenge Western dominance — foreshadowing a dramatic change in the balance of world power....
guess it is gradually becoming reality..

The oldest bronze artifacts in nigeria are the Igbo Ukwu bronzes, discovered in Igbo Ukwu, Anambra State.

These artifacts, including ceremonial vessels, jewelry, and sculptures, are dated to the 9th century CE, predating the bini Bronzes and Ife Bronzes.

The Igbo Ukwu bronzes represent the earliest known examples of bronze casting in Sub-Saharan Africa, using the lost-wax casting technique according to the National Commission for Museums and Monuments.

The complexity and detail of the bronze work suggest a highly developed and established bronze-working tradition.

The artifacts provide insights into the culture, rituals, and artistic traditions of the Igbo people of that period.

HAVE YOU HEARD OF EKUMEKU??
The Ekumeku warriors were a group of resistance fighters from the Anioma (Igbo-speaking) region of present-day Delta State, Nigeria, who fiercely opposed British colonial rule in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Ekumeku Movement (also called the Ekumeku War) was a prolonged guerrilla campaign waged by various Anioma communities against British imperialism between 1883 and 1914.

Origins of the Ekumeku Movement
- The name "Ekumeku" means "silent but deadly" or "the masked ones" in the Anioma dialect, reflecting their secretive and highly organized resistance tactics.
- The movement was a coalition of different clans, including Ibusa, Ogwashi-Uku, Issele-Uku, Ubulu-Uku, and others, united against British encroachment.
- The British had already established control over parts of Southern Nigeria through the Royal Niger Company and sought to impose taxes, forced labor, and indirect rule.

Key Leaders & Tactics
- The Ekumeku fighters were led by notable warriors such as Dunu of Isheagu, Ochei Aghaeze of Ogwashi-Uku, and others.
- They used guerrilla warfare, ambushes, and fortified towns to resist British forces.
- The British, accustomed to open battles, struggled against the Ekumeku's hit-and-run tactics and knowledge of the local terrain.

Major Battles & British Response
1. First Phase (1883–1904)– The Ekumeku successfully repelled multiple British expeditions, including attacks on Ibusa and Ogwashi-Uku.
2. Second Phase (1904–1909)– The British launched punitive expeditions, burning villages and arresting leaders. Many Ekumeku fighters were captured or killed.
3. Final Phase (1909–1914)– Despite brutal British reprisals, including the destruction of crops and homes, the resistance persisted until the movement was largely crushed by 1914.

Legacy of the Ekumeku
- The Ekumeku warriors are remembered as heroes of anti-colonial resistance..