#african kingdoms

[panafrocore]

The Rise of the Oyo Empire in West Africa

The Oyo Empire stands as a testament to the rich history and culture of West Africa. Spanning across present-day southern Benin and western Nigeria, this powerful empire emerged as the largest Yoruba-speaking state, thanks to the indomitable spirit and strategic prowess of the Yoruba people. At its zenith, the Oyo Empire was a beacon of influence and authority in Western Africa from the mid-17th…

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#African empire #African History #african kingdoms #Benin #Benin History #Fon Kingdom of Dahomey #history #Oyo Empire #West African #West African history

[sitting-on-me-bum]

The African wild ass foal was born at Marwell Zoo in the U.K. on Aug. 20. 

(Image credit: Marwell Zoo)

#marwell zoo #photographer #african wild ass #foal #animal #mammal #united kingdom #endangered #nature

[intersectionalpraxis]

#feminist #feminism #social justice #free palestine #palestine #freepalastine🇵🇸 #free gaza #settler violence #settler colonialism #current events #south africa #south african politics #united kingdom #united states #world news #world politics #war crimes #us imperialism #western imperialism #end the occupation #ceasefire now

[kingdomoftheblackpanther]

#black is divine #african tribe #african history #african kingdom #black history

[badgyalzdem]

#jada kingdom #ebony cuties #black women #ebony #black woman #badgyal #african #black beauty #black #black beauties #sexy ebony #thick ebony #ebony women #ebonycurves #jamaica

[kemetic-dreams]

Statue of younger queen Ndatte Yala of the kingdom of Waalo, Senegal

Credit: African Journals

#african #afrakan #kemetic dreams #africans #african culture #waalo #senegal #ndatte #ndatte yale #kingdom of waalo #african journals

[lionofchaeronea]

Ivory double bell (egogo) from the Benin kingdom in present-day Edo State, Nigeria, depicting the oba (king) with his arms upheld by two attendants, possibly high priests. The oba wielded the egogo during the Emobo rite that concluded the Igue festival, using its sound to repel troublesome spirits. Artist unknown; early 16th century. Now in the Brooklyn Museum. Photo credit: Brooklyn Museum.

#art #art history #Africa #African #African art #West Africa #West African #West African art #Nigeria #Nigerian art #Kingdom of Benin #Benin art #sculpture #ivory #ivory carving #African religions #16th century art #Brooklyn Museum

[yearningforunity]

Young teenage boy who, just arrived from Jamaica, shows off his latest reggae dance with his younger brother watching, Brixton Hill. 1968

Ph: Neil Kenlock

#Brixton #United Kingdom #London #England #Jamaican #Youth #African Descent #African Diaspora #Culture #History #Windrush #Raggae

[acrosscenturiesandgenerations]

▪︎ Commemorative Head (Uhunmwun Elao) Portraying a King.

Culture: Edo

Place of origin: Kingdom of Benin (ca . 1000–1897)

Date: 17th century

Medium: Copper alloy

#17th century #art #history #decorative arts #history of art #17th century art #ethnic #benin #Kingdom of Benin #edo #african #africa #Uhunm #Uhunmwum Elao #king #commemorative head

[vintagewildlife]

African wild ass By: W. S. Berridge From: The Book of the Animal Kingdom 1910

#captivity #african wild ass #equine #ungulate #mammal #1910 #1910s #W. S. Berridge #The Book of the Animal Kingdom (1910)

[bookishfeylin]

Some African Kingdoms prior to Colonization

In honor of Black history month :)

#many are missing like loango and the ashanti kingdom but its a nice ***starting***point to do more research #black history month #black history #black tumblr #history #african history #africa

[panafrocore]

Unveiling Ngazidja (Grande Comore): The Largest Island In The Comoros Nation

Nestled in the azure waters of the Indian Ocean, Ngazidja, also known as Grande Comore, holds a captivating history rich with cultural nuances, intriguing legends, and a tapestry of diverse influences. This enchanting island, the largest in the Comoros archipelago, beckons visitors with its lush landscapes, vibrant traditions, and a captivating past that continues to shape its present. Join us on…

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#African History #African Island #african kingdoms #East African #East African kingdom #Grande Comore #Ngazidja

[gennsoup]

"The truth is we don't know what we don't know. We don't even know the questions we need to ask in order to find out, but when we learn one tiny little thing, a dim light comes on in a dark hallway, and suddenly a new question appears. We spend decades, centuries, millennia, trying to answer that one question so that another dim light will come on. That's science, but that's also everything else, isn't it?"

Yaa Gyasi, Transcendent Kingdom

#Yaa Gyasi #Transcendent Kingdom #questions #science #exploration #curiosity #discovery #Ghanaian literature #African literature #African American literature #quotes #quotes blog #literary quotes #literature quotes #literature #book quotes

[empireoftheblackpanther]

#black is gold #black is divine #african tribe #African kingdom #African empire

[kingdomoftheblackpanther]

#zulu #african kingdom

[yen-sids-tournament]

(not listed includes: Elephant 2020, Dolphin Reef 2020, Ghost of the Mountain 2017, Growing Up Wild 2016, Chimpanzee 2012)

#earth day #april 22 #disney #disneynature #yen sids poll #polar bear #monkey kingdom #earth #panda #penguins #african cats #butterfly #humming bird #flamingo #bear #ocean #tiger