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Architectural Designs : These are examples of classical Asante/ Ashanti architecture in medieval Ghana. Some buildings l...
01/09/2025

Architectural Designs : These are examples of classical Asante/ Ashanti architecture in medieval Ghana. Some buildings like these are enlisted as UNESCO heritage sites, as they paint a picture of how the structures were constructed.

The people of the Asante Kingdom used bamboo to build the inner frames of the houses and then the outer layer would be composed of mud which would be carefully polished and smoothed to a fine and shiny finish.

The architects would then use local clay and natural pigments like red ochre to achieve a distinctive red tone on the base of the buildings that was often noted by early visitors to the region. The houses were regularly re-painted and the mud refreshed making the houses to always look as good as new.

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Morocco is home to the world’s largest concentrated solar power (CSP) plant, the Noor Solar Complex, located near Ouarza...
26/08/2025

Morocco is home to the world’s largest concentrated solar power (CSP) plant, the Noor Solar Complex, located near Ouarzazate on the edge of the Sahara Desert. Spanning about 3,000 hectares, the facility uses parabolic mirrors to concentrate sunlight and generate heat, which is then converted into electricity. Unlike traditional solar panels, CSP can store thermal energy in molten salt, allowing the plant to generate power even at night. This innovation has positioned Morocco as a leader in renewable energy, reducing reliance on fossil fuels while ensuring a stable electricity supply.

The Noor Solar Complex is capable of providing clean energy to more than one million people, contributing significantly to Morocco’s goal of producing over 50% of its electricity from renewables by 2030. Beyond meeting domestic needs, the project also symbolizes the country’s ambition to become a renewable energy hub for Africa and Europe. It demonstrates how large-scale investment in solar technology can combat climate change, reduce carbon emissions, and promote energy independence.

1000 Years Old Pavement In Ile-Ife. The ancient potsherd pavements of Ile-Ife, Nigeria, were a practical solution to con...
26/08/2025

1000 Years Old Pavement In Ile-Ife.

The ancient potsherd pavements of Ile-Ife, Nigeria, were a practical solution to control erosion while providing durable surfaces for streets and courtyards.

According to tradition, Queen Lúwò initiated their construction to protect the city's streets. By embedding broken pottery pieces edgewise into the ground, the pavements minimized soil erosion in Ile-Ife's humid climate.

Queen Lúwò's legacy lives on in Ife oral tradition, which credits her with introducing potsherd pavement construction. She remains a celebrated figure, honored through annual festivals that commemorate her contributions to the city's development.

The construction of these pavements required significant organization and labour, which points to a well-organized society with social discipline and authority. The scale of the project suggests a collective effort, likely involving a significant portion of the community.

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This historic image captures the Fante King's House in Mankessim, Ghana, which is a significant architectural landmark i...
20/08/2025

This historic image captures the Fante King's House in Mankessim, Ghana, which is a significant architectural landmark in the region formerly known as the Gold Coast.

The Fante people, a subgroup of the Akan, are renowned for their innovative architectural styles in the area. Mankessim held particular importance as the headquarters of the Fante Confederacy, a key hub for the Fante community.

The photo is part of the Colonial Office collection at The National Archives in the UK.

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There Are More Livestock Than Humans In South Sudan 🇸🇸 South Sudan Has An Estimated livestock Population OF 11.7 million...
20/08/2025

There Are More Livestock Than Humans In South Sudan 🇸🇸

South Sudan Has An Estimated livestock Population OF 11.7 million Cattle, 12.4 Million Goats, And 12.1 Million Sheep, Totaling 36.2 Million Animals. While The Population Of Humans Are Estimated At 12.9 Million

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Architectural Designs: peek into the Great Pyramids of Sudan. With over 220 pyramids, Sudan boast the highest number of ...
20/08/2025

Architectural Designs: peek into the Great Pyramids of Sudan. With over 220 pyramids, Sudan boast the highest number of pyramids in the world, which are scattered throughout Meroë, Gebel (Jebel) Barkal and El-Kurru.

The pyramids are believed to have been built during the Meroitic period of the Kingdom of Kush. The earlier periods of this Kingdom included Kerma and Napata, however, their precursor Ta-Seti is believed to be even older than ancient Egypt, as one of the most significant finds at Qustul, Lower Nubia, was the crown of the south (before the unification of Kemet/ Egypt) on the heads of a dozen pharaohs, prior to the first pharaoh of Kemet.

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Architectural Designs: Celebrating iconic Cocoa house @60Cocoa house, headquarters of ODU’A investment company Ltd, was ...
20/08/2025

Architectural Designs: Celebrating iconic Cocoa house @60

Cocoa house, headquarters of ODU’A investment company Ltd, was Completed in July 1964 and officially commissioned in July/August 1965, Cocoa House was built by the Western Region government, funded through agricultural exports—primarily cocoa, alongside rubber and timber

• It stood 105 meters tall—a 26-storey marvel—and claimed the title of West Africa’s first skyscraper and Nigeria’s tallest building from 1965 until 1970.

• Originally termed “Ile Awon Agbe” (“House of Farmers”) in Yoruba, the name evolved to Cocoa House in honor of the cocoa funds that built it.
I feel highly honored to be a Group independent Director on the board of ODU’A investment company limited.

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Prince Ayo Onikoyi

Veranda posts installed in the reception courtyard of the Palace, Effon-Alaiye, NigeriaCirca: May 1970"In the first quar...
20/08/2025

Veranda posts installed in the reception courtyard of the Palace, Effon-Alaiye, Nigeria

Circa: May 1970

"In the first quarter of the twentieth century, Efon-Alaiye was the center of carving in southern Ekiti. Its most famous workshop was in the compound of the Adesina family, which was widely known not only for its carvers but also for its beadworkers. The various images for mothers, hunters, warriors, and their gods express historical and cultural themes central to the development of Yoruba civilization.

The equestrian figures evoke the impact of warfare in the formation of Yoruba kingdoms from the sixteenth to the nineteenth centuries, while the maternity image signals one of the many roles of women. Women and men are the pillars, opo, of society, both literally and figuratively as seen in veranda posts.

They sustain society and, at the same time, shape and re-create it through the efficacy of their actions and the power of their aesthetic visions." [Drewal H. J., Pemberton J. III, Rowland Abiodun, 1989: Yoruba. Nine Centuries of African Art and Thought; The Carvers of the Northeast. Harry N. Abrams Inc.]

Text and Image Credit: Eliot Elisofon Field collection/ National Museum of African Art.

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The Grand Egyptian Museum will welcome the world on November 1st! A journey through 5,000 years of history, right next t...
07/08/2025

The Grand Egyptian Museum will welcome the world on November 1st! A journey through 5,000 years of history, right next to the Pyramids! 🇪🇬

Don’t miss your chance to be among the first to witness History being written in-front of our eyes!👀

Architectural Designs : Olumo Rock is a famous natural and historical monument located in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun ...
03/08/2025

Architectural Designs : Olumo Rock is a famous natural and historical monument located in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, in southwestern Nigeria. It holds deep cultural and spiritual significance, especially for the Egba people, a subgroup of the Yorùbá ethnic group.

Height: Approximately 137 meters (449 feet) above sea level.

Location: Abeokuta (meaning "under the rock"), Ogun State, Nigeria.

Name Meaning: Olumo comes from the Yorùbá words “olu” (god/deity) and “mo” (molded); together it means “the god has molded.”

Historic Use: Served as a fortress and hideout for the Egba people during the inter-tribal wars in the 19th century.

Tourism: Now a popular tourist destination, offering scenic views of Abeokuta and insights into Yorùbá heritage.

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Ethnologic Magazine is a quarterly publication that promotes works of art from Africa (and her Diaspora) to an emerging subculture of individuals, who have a vested interest in, “The Culture”.

Empowering Africans around the globe to take an active role in becoming the authors of their own history has been a lifelong passion of our founder, Meredith O. Adeyemi, who has an academic background in Art History, as well as, Ethnic Studies. Her vision (propelled by the forward-thinking ingenuity of her team) is to unveil a sophisticated outlook for modern day Africa. Her mission is to create a digital destination that accurately portrays the burgeoning renaissance of Africa's visual arts and culture.