Tag: intelligentsia
Famous People of African Descent: Thomas Dumas, France
Dumas, France's Black General (Image: Wiki Commons) Thomas-Alexandre Dumas: The Black General of France Long before France knew Napoleon as its military genius, another name ... Read More
Famous People of African Heritage: Alessandro de’ Medici
Alessandro de Medici was Duke of Florence (Image: Wiki Commons) Alessandro de’ Medici: Florence’s Black Duke (Italy) In the heart of Renaissance Italy, a young ... Read More
Famous People of African Heritage Who Shaped World History
Introduction: Africa at the Heart of Global Civilization Africa is often sidelined in world history, but its impact is undeniable. As the cradle of humanity, ... Read More
Famous People of African Heritage: Anton W. Amo, Germany
Anton Wilhelm Amo: Africa’s First European Philosopher Anton Wilhelm Amo (c. 1703–c. 1759) broke boundaries in 18th-century Europe. Born in Axim, present-day Ghana, he rose from obscure ... Read More
Famous People of African Heritage: Ivan Gannibal, Russia
Ivan Abramovich Gannibal: Africa Meets Imperial Russia Ivan Abramovich Gannibal (1735–1801) rose from elite military schooling to stand as one of 18th-century Russia’s most decorated ... Read More
“View US Trade Restrictions as an Opportunity” – Nissi Ogulu
Nissi Ogulu is one of the top ten young Africans shaping the continent's future.. A Hidden Opportunity in Global Trade Shifts As global trade policies ... Read More
10 Young Leaders Who are Transforming Africa
Africa stands at the threshold of a renaissance, and leading this charge are a new generation of visionary young Africans redefining what it means to ... Read More