WHO DISCOVERED AFRICA AND WHEN

Africa was never discovered. It was where humanity arose (so a better question might be who discovered Asia, though the answer is at best some wandering human over 50,000 years ago), and its neighbors always knew it was there.The name is derived from the name Afri, which the Romans applied to a Libyan tribe. It may in turn be derived from a Semitic word for “cave.” At any rate, the Latin for the land of the Afri—Africa—eventually came to be applied to everything south of the Mediterranean.

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remarkable things to know about Pastor Oyedepo as he celebrates his 63rd birthday

David Oyedepo was born on September 27, in 1954. He is from Omu Aran town in Kwara state. The pastor is the founder and presiding Bishop of the Faith Tabernacle church located in Ota area of Ogun state. Faith Tabernacle church has a wide congregation of over 50,000 members in Nigeria and more across the world. He got married to his wife Florence Abiola Akano in 1982. They have four children David Junior, Isaac, Love and Joys. Oyedepo is reportedly the richest preacher in Nigeria with a net worth of over $150 million as at 2011. Here are a few things you need to know about our papa 1. Occupation Although, it is widely known that Oyedepo is a pastor, a lot of people do not know that he is also an Architect. He studied Architecture at Kwara State Polytechnic, after graduating he worked for a time at the Federal Ministry of Housing in Ilorin. 2. Mixed religious family Despite the fact that he became a popular pastor, he was raised by a Muslim ...

What every expectant mother should eat during this period

According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, an expectant mother needs more calcium, folic acid, iron and protein than a woman who is not expecting. However, in this article, you will not only find out what to eat when pregnant but also why calcium, folic acid, iron, and protein are good for an expectant mother. 1. CALCIUM Calcium is a mineral used for the building of a baby's bones and teeth. Its usefulness is very important for both mother and baby. Food sources of calcium: milk, yogurt, cheese, calcium-fortified juices and foods, sardines or salmon with bones. 2. FOLIC ACID Folic acid, which is also known as folate when found in foods, is a B vitamin helps to prevent neural tube defect: A birth defects in the baby's brain and spine Food sources of folic acid: leafy green vegetables, fortified or enriched cereals, bread, and pasta. 3. IRON On the average, a woman needs thirteen to f...

4 strange traditions across Africa

These ethnic communities in Africa Practice some traditions that will shock you 1. spitting as a form greetings The Massai tribe, found in Kenya and Tanzania, spit as a way of saying hello. While the English man would say hello, spitting is a way of greeting. Asides that, when a baby is born, it is the custom of the men to spit on the newborn and refer to him as bad. They believe this would protect the baby from evil spirits. Maasai warriors also spit in their hands before shaking the hand of an elder. Furthermore, the Massai tribe is also famous for its drinking of fresh animal blood. 2. festival of the dead; Malawi During the burial ceremony of a tribe member, it is customary for the body of the deceased to be washed. The corpse is taken to a sacred place where the cleansing is done by slitting the throat and pouring water through the insides of the dead. The water is squeezed out of the bo...

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