Ewedo: The Legacy of the Wise and Effective Oba of Benin
Ewedo, also known as Prince Efabo, left an indelible mark as the fourth Oba of the Kingdom of Benin, reigning from 1255 AD to 1280 AD. His visionary leadership reshaped the kingdom in numerous ways, solidifying his legacy as one of the most wise and effective Obas of Benin.
One of his significant achievements was the relocation of the seat of government from Usama to the site of the present…
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King Sis
Gender: Female
Sexuality: Bisexual
DOB: N/A
Ethnicity: African American
Occupation: Singer, songwriter, music producer, musician
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Selma Burke began playing with clay around the age of seven. And with that experience, she discovered a love of making sculptures. “It was there in 1907 that I discovered me,” she said, looking back.
While Selma loved art, her mother encouraged Selma to pursue a financially stable career. So Selma studied nursing and took a job as a private nurse in New York City in the late 1920s.
But in New York City, Selma found much inspiration from the Harlem Renaissance scene. She found a community of artists and began making art a more significant part of life.
To improve her skills, Selma began taking art classes at Sarah Lawrence College. She then traveled to Europe for training and projects. In 1941, Selma earned an MFA from Columbia. And the year prior, while still a student herself, she opened the Selma Burke School of Sculpture.
Selma dedicated herself to teaching and making art. She would go on to create sculptures of numerous famous figures, including Duke Ellington and Martin Luther King Jr. However, her most famous work was a portrait of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. That portrait hangs today at the Recorder of Deeds Building in Washington, D.C.
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King protea flowers (Protea cynaroides) in South Africa
Photo by Claudio Velasquez
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