₦airaland Forum

Ezedon:
OP I ve visited No, 12 in my dreams

Haha

DOWNLOADING

toyinjimoh:
same occur to me my opera mini can't open my Facebook account

pinkiberry:
same here.

toyinjimoh:
same occur to me my opera mini can't open my Facebook account

go to setting and change the protocol to HTTP

Greyworld:
That no 9, the entire family has the same smile pattern.

And people in fact Nigerians should Learn from that no 5.

Innoson should by all means copy that no 13.

the family of the bridegroom are tall while the family of the bride are not

We live in a strange and weird world. Crazy stuff happens all
the time, but there are plenty of very interesting stuff as well.


15 awesome photos below prove this. Oh yeah, the last photo
on this list will literally leave you speechless!

1. A 360º rainbow.

[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkytpk3dmi74vic.81ec1f79.jpg[/img]

2. A sleeping armadillo.

[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt7r8maj6s5on.f76e64c0.jpg[/img]

3. A honeycomb.

[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt1e3pmv9oo2d8.15613261.jpg[/img]

4. Wheat vs. lavender.

[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkytm5oqkerpk1g.daf02b35.jpg[/img]

5. Two trees share one branch.

[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt4tb0q2ia087.7e765c41.jpg[/img]

6. A cornea transplant.

[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt13511jmevdh.7613ddf9.jpg[/img]

7. Farmers’ fields, Saudi Arabia.

[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt4vqeiv24vbd.99d4f8f4.jpg[/img]

8. A transparent acrylic car.

[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyto3345625e4o.a43361cc.jpg[/img]

9. Take a close look at the newlyweds’ relatives. It is
genetics!

[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt4j096bidsa4.0eb30418.jpg[/img]

10. Earth viewed from Mars vs. Mars viewed from Earth.

[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt12r20c073j2.182b905b.jpg[/img]

11. Some velcro put under the microscope.

[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt322nfedfiqj.d8afaa76.jpg[/img]

12. The Magdeburg Water Bridge, Germany.

[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt4dlg50m1uaq.2300d874.jpg[/img]

13. Volkswagen factory.

[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt72t18uva56u.af92a1a1.jpg[/img]

14. Graphene aerogel is the lightest material ever made.

[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt5l19pgl2gfa.6c597485.jpg[/img]

15. The size of a comet compared to Los Angeles.

[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt79dttvl617e.a61539c1.jpg[/img]

https://www.naij.com/782817-awesome-photos.html?source=index_latest

– A massive inferno has ripped through a market in Rivers
state

– The conflagration has destroyed at least forty shops at
Ikom market

– There are currently no reports on whether anybody has died
or been injured in the blaze


At least forty shops worth millions of naira have been razed to
the ground by a fire which spread through Ikom main market
in the Ikom local government area of Rivers state.

Eye witnesses said the conflagration started at about 2am on
Tuesday and was started by a power surge from the public
power supply and could not be contained despite the frantic
efforts of shop owners to put it out.

There is currently no information on whether there were any
fatalities or injuries caused by the iferno.

The state fire service station in Ikom, which was contacted for
intervention, said it could not act due to complaints about a
lack of facilities to combat the fire.


Dozens of traders face financial ruin after the fire
The director general of the State Emergency Management
Agency, John Inaku who visited the scene for a rapid
assessment, expressed shock at the level of destruction.
Inaku said efforts would be made by the state government to
ameliorate the sufferings of the victims.

According to him the burnt shops require total rehabilitation
before going on to urge the victims to remain calm.


One of the victims, Augustine Chinedu who said he lost
virtually all his goods worth millions of naira, said it was
devastating to experience such a loss and urged government
to urgently come to his aid.

Agbor Okey, a fashion designer said the incident has put her
and the family in a difficult position as her shop was their only
source of money.

Kelechi Anayo, a dealer in traveling bags and boxes lamented
that he had lost everything in his shop and wondered what he
would do next with his life.

The chairman of the Ikom Main Market Traders Union, Caleb
Agwu, called on government agencies, non-governmental
organiations and philanthropic individuals and to help in
cushioning the effects of the disaster.

https://www.naij.com/782803-terrifying-inferno-blazes-rivers-state-market-casualties-unknown.html?source=index_main

The lingering fuel scarcity is affecting almost everybody in
Nigeria and the question on most lips is: “Is this the change
we voted for?”

While the long queues linger, commercial drivers have
increased transport fares and there is also a hike in the prices
of commodities.

Nigerians are very good at devising means of solving whatever
hardship is thrown their way.

In this period of fuel scarcity, once a motorist has made his
mind to get fuel, he will do whatever has to be done to get it,
even if he has roast in the scorching sun.

Below are some things Nigerians go through to get fuel.



1. Buying double or triple the price from black marketers, not
minding the source or risks to your car.

[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt2tp5f4ggiuug.20d4c0ca.jpg[/img]

2. When they refuse to sell in gallons and you resort to pulling
out generator tank to get fuel.

[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt1k5ir2cf0bl.a41dc295.jpg[/img]

3. When you have to keep vigil, queuing at petrol stations and
giving mosquitoes free dinner.

[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt24390uuf407g.93ddd021.jpg[/img]

4. When you have sit in your car all day, under the scorching
sun and sweating profusely.

[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt6assq1ua4hv.e7dce63b.jpg[/img]

5. When one smart man appears from nowhere, decides to
play a fast one and overtakes all those on the queue.

[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt41ti2sso467.9b87a7a3.jpg[/img]

6. It finally gets to your turn and they say fuel has finished.

[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt7e90rd12oor.16b19875.jpg[/img]

7. After all the hustle, you finally get fuel.

[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt4dhij4npl24.b205380c.jpg[/img]

https://www.naij.com/782701-scarcity-photos-will-show-7-annoying-things-nigerians-go-get-fuel.html?source=index_latest

[img]http://2.bp..com/-Z3c3_q00mWE/Vvt_rM55iaI/AAAAAAAIu_0/Rn06TFZLM4I3FyedsBPcG0XDnu5-nX4Rg/s280/Untitled1-1.png[/img]

This selfie, which was shared a few days ago on social media,
has a lot of people freaking out. It looks like a normal selfie of
a man and woman at first until you look closely at the glass
door behind them. Instead of seeing the back of the woman's
head...she's freaking staring at you. TF, I ask again?

http://www.lindaikejisblog.com/2016/03/tf-check-out-this-extremely-creepy.html?m=1

lubbish!!!

Nawa oo! What is this world turning into?


Read the below the line of conversation between two women…
make sure to read to the end to get what exactly’s going on in
the chat….


[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt4gkivi7ek5i.f2a01bf8.jpg[/img]

lalasticlala

[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt1moub80kghh8.41b2f2a4.jpg[/img]

Samantha Lewthwaite, AKA “White Widow”
Police officers in Nairobi on Thursday, March 24, arrested a
woman who residents believed was the wanted terror suspect
Samantha Lewthwaite alias “White Widow”.


According Daily Post Kenya, Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU)
officers responded after city dwellers blocked a car the woman
and two men were using along Moi Avenue, after suspecting
the woman was the infamous terrorist.

[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt16gkjt9859n.fcbf89e3.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt1ht67vrfplvg.514bc2b0.jpg[/img]


They held the suspects hostage for a while as they waited for
the officers to arrive following an earlier alert warning that Al
Shabaab militants were planning possible retaliatory attacks
in Kenya.

The three were taken to Railways police station where they
were interrogated for hours before being handed over to ATPU
for further questioning.

Railways station head Kirimi Ringera said the woman claimed
she had flown into the country from United States to visit her
Facebook friend in Mandera.

[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt6pf6du7s2lo.8213d18e.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt6fnd0h0ofvu.38d148d9.jpg[/img]

[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkytvmuopg6qo1s.6d170b78.jpg[/img]


An officer from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
confirmed the arrests saying they acted swiftly following a call
from the public.

“We received calls from residents indicating that they
suspected the woman was the White Widow. We could not take
any chances,” he stated.

Samantha has been on international police radar from several
years after being suspected of masterminding terror attacks in
different countries including the 2013 Westgate siege that led
to death of over 60 people.

https://www.naij.com/780203-see-top-wanted-female-terrorist-arrested-photos.html?source=index_main

All the mathematician and engineer should be able to solve
this one quickly.


I add 5 to 9, and get 2.

The answer is correct, but how?

[img]http://i1.wp.com/www.bhavinionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Add-5-9-Get-2-Riddle.jpg?zoom=1.5&fit=560%2C420[/img]

All the mathematician and engineer should be able to solve
this one quickly.


I add 5 to 9, and get 2.

The answer is correct, but how?

[img]http://i1.wp.com/www.bhavinionline.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Add-5-9-Get-2-Riddle.jpg?zoom=1.5&fit=560%2C420[/img]

★Black genetics facts

You already know that black people genetics is special. It is
different from the whites’ one. We want to present you several
interesting facts about it, which you have hardly heard about
before. They are:


1. Black people are stronger. According to the research by
Cornell University, the Europeans’ genetics have had
more harmful mutations than African one. Besides, many
black people were slaves, which made them even
stronger. They were used as labor force. Of course,
nowadays anyone can become stronger by means of
constant training. However, black ones has tendency to
it. Another proof of their strength is fast development of
babies. For instance, African kid needs just three months
to crawl (while the white baby requires 4 months more).

https://naij-ask.cdnprof.com/questions/24020-bf2427-1.jpg

2. Black people are more diverse. The studies show that
their genetics possesses much more varieties in
comparison with Europeans.

https://naij-ask.cdnprof.com/questions/24020-d228d9-1jpeg.jpg

3. More complex image of evolution in genes. One of the
ancestors of African origin has both ancient and modern
features in the appearance. It proves that development of
black people was more complex.

https://naij-ask.cdnprof.com/questions/24020-cefb97-1.jpg

4. Melanin health benefits. It's frequently called miracle
that African population has such a complexion. First of
all, it gives an outstanding protection from negative
effects and ultraviolet radiation. Moreover, it can even
fight against any other kinds of existent radiation and
prevent skin from aging. It may surprise you, but
melanin is able to absorb energy (such as sound or
light) and convert it into reusable one.

https://naij-ask.cdnprof.com/questions/24020-cead39-1.jpg

5. Wonderful sprinters. You have probably noticed that the
majority of top world runners are black ones. It isn't
coincidence. The recent study claims that the reason of it
is their special muscle composition. It allows them to
become the most anaerobically efficient sportsmen. It is
also connected with the way their bodies process energy.
Moreover, it is proven that Africans (especially Kenyans)
have greater endurance. It is because little ammonia
accumulation in muscles from protein combustion as
well as less lactic acid buildup. There are more muscle
enzymes in their bodies, which burn fats. Besides, their
glycogen reserves are not burnt very fast.

https://naij-ask.cdnprof.com/questions/24020-e7e992-1.jpg


You see, there are many differences between black and white
people. All of them are unique, but according to facts listed
above, Africans are much more interesting from point of view
of genetics.

https://naij-ask.cdnprof.com/questions/24020-4e7bb6-1jpeg.jpg

Genetics of black people is extremely exciting. Many scientists
still try to study it and carry out various researches. More and
more interesting facts are discovered every day.


Genes can influence many important things, such as
appearance, behavior, skills, and so on. Being an African, you
may have really nice chances to become a great athlete.


Moreover, it is also essential to pay attention to groups and
genotypes of blood, before having a baby. The outcomes might
be different, because terrible diseases are inherited by children
as well. Thus, be very attentive to your health ad take all the
benefits of your black genetics.


blood genotypes black people genetics
blood group and genotype


lalasticlala

Blood genotype and marriage
As it's been said, a lot of people pay attention to genes to find appropriate marriage partner. Your choice might affect not only your personal compatibility, but also the health of your future kids.
Blood genotype refers to hemoglobin gene constituents. You should know there exist various types of hemoglobin. As all genes are in pairs, it’s vital that not more than one of them appears to be abnormal (AC, AS). Otherwise, problem may appear. The list of all possible genotypes includes the following variations:
https://naij-ask.cdnprof.com/questions/24020-b76af4-1jpeg.jpg

*AA (normal),
*SC (ban condition with recurrent anemia),
*AC (no symptoms, the carrier),
*AS (no symptoms, the carrier),
*SS or CC (sickle cell disease).
Now let’s observe the compatibility of partners:

1. AA - AA. It is kind of perfect match. Your future children are absolutely safe. There is no necessity for you to think about genotypes.
2. AA - AS. We’ve said that there is no danger in this case either. The worst thing that can happen is that all your children will be AS. Such kids may finally marry people with AS genotype, and serious risks may finally arise.
3. AS - AS. It is better not to marry, when both partners have such type.
4. AS - SS. It's even worse, because the danger is higher. Your kids will be AS or SS, and it's not good at all.
5. SS - SS. In such case, there is not any opportunity to avoid disease, that's why it’s better not to have children. Otherwise, they may suffer for all life.
Concerning the blood groups, there are the following variations: O, A, B, and AB.
It is also a hereditary thing and depends on blood groups of both parents. You may pay attention to the Rhesus factor as well, as it sometimes helps to immunize your little ones.

Is black genetic special? Does it differ much from all the others? Find out some amazing facts on this topic.

Every person on the Earth is unique. However, many scientists claim that black genetics is much more interesting and peculiar. There are many interesting facts about black people, which can be explained only by their genes.
https://naij-ask.cdnprof.com/questions/24020-4e6a35-1-800x469.jpg

For a plain person, it is impossible to find out all about genetics immediately. Nevertheless, you must know about this issue a bit more. It will allow you to understand features of black genetics and its importance better. Thus, in general, it's study of genes, their variations, and heredity in any living organisms. It is mostly the issue of biology, but many other sciences are interested in it as well.

★Influential characteristics of genes
It might be hard to understand why many people are so interested in this field. However, if you know what great impact it has on our life, you will never ask such a question. Genes may define many essential things in our appearance and behavior. Plenty of couples consult the specialists about blood groups and genotypes, as they want to have healthy children or just prefer to make sure their health is all right.
https://naij-ask.cdnprof.com/questions/24020-5cb8d4-1.jpg
Thus, genes may affect the following peculiarities of a person:

1. Behavior. Children usually resemble their parents. For example, if they adults are aggressive, their kids will probably be the same.
2. Appearance. Combination of alleles, which you inherit from parents may be the same or different. For example, various types may have an impact on person’s eyes color (so, you might have, for instance, gray or green ones). Besides, genes can influence ability to taste bitter tasting compound.
3. Diseases. There are particular illnesses, which also may be received from parents (or even grandparents). In this case, blood genotypes are extremely important for the future family. It especially concerns African people, who're prone to sickle cell disease.
4. Character. Sometimes even some traits might be inherited by children. If a parent is attentive and smart, his or her kid might grow up the same. However, growing up vital here as well.
5. Talents and skills. Some people say it is controversial; the others are sure that our babies can receive certain skills from us. If you are gifted singer or composer, your child can be keen on music or have a wonderful voice. These are common features, which might be influenced by genes. That’s why nowadays many Nigerians are so interested in genetics.

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode and a former governor of Lagos
state, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, were on Easter Sunday,
March 27, involved in a novelty match as part of activities to
celebrate the latter’s 64th birthday.


Photos obtained show that the Lagos governor
was with the national leader of the All Progressives Congress
(APC) as well as Chief (Mrs) Oluremi Tinubu at the Campos
mini stadium, Lagos Island, venue of the novelty match.


Below are photos from the event:


[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt4n0dl86sr14.0b411a41.jpg[/img]

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, with National
Leader of All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed
Tinubu and his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu during a Novelty
Football Match as part of activities to mark Asiwaju’s 64th
Birthday at the Campos Mini Stadium, Lagos Island, on
Sunday, March 27, 2016.

[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt2ai6oi22j18.a2d2ba57.jpg[/img]

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, with National
Leader of All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed
Tinubu and his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu during a Novelty
Football Match as part of activities to mark Asiwaju’s 64th
Birthday at the Campos Mini Stadium, Lagos Island, on
Sunday, March 27, 2016.

[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkytibt3tj58v3k.7ca49a31.jpg[/img]

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (right), with
National Leader of All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola
Ahmed Tinubu during a Novelty Football Match as part of
activities to mark Asiwaju’s 64th Birthday at the Campos Mini
Stadium, Lagos Island, on Sunday, March 27, 2016.

[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt597m70cnd36.bdbc9e7a.jpg[/img]

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode; with Senator
Oluremi Tinubu; National Leader of All Progressives Congress,
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Speaker, Lagos State
House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji during a Novelty
Football Match in honour of Asiwaju’s 64th Birthday at the
Campos Mini Stadium, Lagos Island, on Sunday, March 27,
2016.

[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt1nj43l6o1svo.f5a858d0.jpg[/img]

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode (right), in
warm handshake with National Leader of All Progressives
Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (left) while his wife,
Senator Oluremi Tinubu (middle), watches during a Novelty
Football Match as part of activities to mark Asiwaju’s 64th
Birthday at the Campos Mini Stadium, Lagos Island, on
Sunday, March 27, 2016.

https://www.naij.com/779192-photos-wont-believe-gov-ambode-tinubu-easter-sunday.html?source=index_main

is the blood screened?


https://s3.amazonaws.com/lowres.cartoonstock.com/myths-legends-vampire-vamp-blood_donor-hells-punishments-jcen613_low.jpg

very funny

itz only in Nigeria people dont have work to do than to go on twitter and start to hash-tag this and hash-tag that

u look like 50 cent

Goldencollins:
Buhari is the commander in Chief of Fulani herdsmen,
El rufia is a little devil/sadist who drives joy in making the poor cry.
All these Top apc members secure juicy appointments for their kids in CBN and NNPC while the jobless Sai Buhari chanting Zombie youths wallow in poverty.
As usual the Zombies are free to quote me.

guy, u sound like a broken record. are u not tired of this?

abi na Buhari make poverty catch u?

get a life dude

Photos of a woman selling cream on Broad street in Lagos
have hit the internet.

In a mail sent in by a reader to Laila Ijeoma, the lady cream
seller was spotted pouring some substance from a black nylon
bag into plastic bottles of some popular brands of lotions in
them.

Basically, she’s mixing adulterated creams in an open place.


See the photos below:

[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt6rrdtdfgebk.8eb2a78e.jpg[/img]


[img]http://i.onthe.io/vllkyt37v7jsb1nnc.64302bd1.jpg[/img]

https://www.naij.com/777269-see-woman-selling-body-cream-spotted-publicly-lagos-photos.html?source=index_latest

mynd44 lalasticlala

Chief Guy Ikokwu who fought alongside Chief Chukwuemeka
Odumegwu Ojukwu during the Biafra civil war has urged Igbos
clamouring for an independent Biafra state to desist from it
and heed to the warning of Ojukwu who warned that another
Biafra war must never be fought.


In an interview with Vanguard, Ikokwu who was a second
republic politician and Anambra State Chairman of the defunct
Nigeria Peoples Party however urged the federal government to
realize the agitation was a wake-up call to restructure the
country.


He said: ‘’Generally speaking and in line with what Chief
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, who was the first leader of
Biafra said, our people should not go for a second civil war. It
is in public domain. It is on Youtube and video. Anybody can
play it and listen to what he said.


“Saying that, he said history should be a lesson not only for
Nigeria but also for Igbo people and that the grave
implications of a civil war are such that the initiators do not
normally know where it would end and who and who would
suffer.


“In the first civil war, the majority of those who suffered were
the innocent people. More than a million people died and they
were not the ones who started the war or were fighting the
war.


“He said a second civil is not in the best interest of Nigeria,
that Nigeria should learn its own lesson and understand that
the Igbo always add value to anywhere they go. To any
situation they are called upon, they add value. They never go
anywhere to deteriorate the existing situation.


“Not only that they are so flexible that they can change their
culture – language and dressing that they and the natives will
almost look alike; that the main thing Nigeria should do is to
restructure the country into fiscal federalism as our founding
fathers – Herbert Macauley, Nnamdi Azikiwe, Obafemi
Awolowo, Ahmadu Bello, Dennis Osadebey, MI Okpara , etc,
who agitated and got. They fought for a federal structure and
this is embedded in our national anthem – in diversity we
stand, there is unity in diversity.

‘’That is where the Igbo stand. There should be unity in
diversity. We should use the diverse abilities of each group. The
Yoruba have where they excel. The Urhobo, Hausa, Fulani, Tiv,
Nupe, Kanuri, etc, each have where they excel. Use all these
diversifications to promote a united front so that on the whole,
the whole nation will rise up and be better for it.

“That is where we stand. There should be justice, equity and
fair-play. Once these three things are given, you will not find
any more resentment or demonstration by youths. At the
moment, majority of Nigerians believe in the six zonal
structure.


On the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, Ikokwu said it
was his release was important as the Radio Biafra he manged
was not a crime.

‘’The issue of Radio Biafra is not treasonable. Radio Biafra is
digital instrument registered in United Kingdom or America.
“It is not the first time. Professor Wole Soyinka had Radio
Kudirat, done abroad and broadcasting to Nigeria. NADECO
endorsed such foreign radios by Nigerians.


“It is a matter of freedom of information. If Kanu is guilty of
treason on account of Radio Biafra then millions of Nigerians
are guilty of treason in the social media because it is a digital
matter now. You take your smart phone and say whatever you
like – good, bad, rubbish, exemplary, etc.”


https://www.naij.com/777018-ojukwu-warned-igbos-dont-want-listen-biafra-war-hero.html?source=index_main

too bad

7. Cleopatra

https://naij-ask.cdnprof.com/questions/24178-f6095f-cleo-399x499.jpg

She was born in Alexandria. She fought for the power
with two brothers.

The artful and prudent queen resorted to all means,
which were available to her — from poison to female
charms. Especially she wanted to get support of the
Romans.

https://naij-ask.cdnprof.com/questions/24178-f9c1ee-cleop-505x593.jpg

With the help of Caesar, from whom she has given birth
to the son, Cleopatra managed to be temporarily
approved on the Egyptian throne. But later she has
moved to Rome, having taken her minor son.

https://naij-ask.cdnprof.com/questions/24178-2d4f1d-cleopatra-cleopatra-34458564-1920-1200-505x316.jpg

After Caesar's murder, Cleopatra escaped to Egypt.
Having poisoned the brother, she at last became the
ruler. Cleopatra was Anthony's wife. He was one of
applicants for the power in Rome. However, Anthony and
Cleopatra suffered a crushing defeat in fight against
Octavian Augustus, Caesar's successor.



Now you have learned a lot of information about the African
rulers. Of course, not all of them are in the list. There was a
great number of wise women. But everyone who wants to get
acquainted with history of Africa, has to know at least about
these 7 amazing queens.

6. Yaa Asantewaa

This woman finishes our list of African queen names. Let's look at historical information about this woman. She is called the African Joan of Arc. The queen was born in 1840. Her brother became a governor when Yaa was a little girl.
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British have attacked their lands for the purpose of capture. They wanted to establish taxes and control the land of local population, including gold deposits. When ashants have tried to resist the British, the governor lord Hodgson demanded to give him the Gold Throne, which was a symbol of independence of the people. To induce them to do it, the governor has sent troops, which killed both adults and children. After the king and his confidants have banished to the Seychelles, Yaa Asantewaa became the regent of the area.

On March 1900, the British troops demanded to give them the Throne again. Yaa, the only present women, made the well-known speech, in which she said that they refuse to pay taxes. Her speech has inspired many inhabitants of Ashanti and Yaa Asantewa has headed War for independence. There were about 4000 soldiers in her army.

The siege of the British fort proceeded four months. After the British troops have suffered considerable losses in the first fights, they have summoned reinforcement from Nigeria. The queen was arrested on March 1901, and then sent to the Seychelles, where she died in 1921.
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Yaa Asantewa is the most favorite historical figure in Ashanti and in Ghana in general. In 1960 in Kumasi, the High women's school of Yaa Asantewa was created.

5. Hatshepsut


The list of ancient African queens will continue
Hatshepsut. Hatshepsut is a female Pharaoh of the New
kingdom of Ancient Egypt from the XVIII dynasty.

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The queen Hatshepsut was a daughter of the third
Pharaoh Tutmos I and queen Yakhmes. During lifetime
of the father, Hatshepsut became the "Spouse of God" –
the Supreme priestess of God Amon. Hatshepsut was the
only woman in the history of Egypt, who managed to set
up a double crown of Egypt on the head.

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Hatshepsut has secular and religious honor. She was
represented, as it was necessary to the real Pharaoh,
with Osiris's attributes, with the beard attached under a
chin.

After death of the father, she has married the stepbrother
Tutmos II. When he has died at quite early age, Tutmos
III became his only heir. Hatshepsut ruled the state
instead of him within 22 years.


The board of Hatshepsut has marked itself as prosperity
and eminence of Egypt. From all spheres of the state
activity, Hatshepsut has proved herself, first of all, as the
Pharaoh-builder. The queen has restored a set of the
monuments destroyed by conquerors.


However, the reign of Hatshepsut is a historical riddle.
Her name isn't in lists of the Pharaohs of Egypt which
have remained on plates of the Egyptian temples.
Pharaohs also ignored her in chronic and all inscriptions
about her in Karnack Temple are shattered.

4. Nefertiti

Nefertiti is one of the most well-known black Egyptian queens. She was born in 1370 BC. Her exact origin is unknown. They say that she has been sent to Egypt by her father as a gift for Amenhotep III. She had to become one of hundreds overseas princesses brought to give sons to the lord. However, Pharaoh died.
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By tradition, all wives of Pharaoh had to be sacrificed and buried with the governor. But the son of the dead, young Amenhotep IV has rescued Nefertiti from death and made her his spouse. It is easy to guess that on such courageous step the young man was pushed by strong love. He signed each state order with an oath in eternal love for God and Nefertiti.
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Nefertiti was a virtuoso in policy and ability to convince. She advised the husband to refuse gods of ancestors and accept her own religion. Pharaoh declared the wife as a queen and ordered people listen to her. Nefertiti decided to destroy ancient temples.

People silently accepted new religion and prayed in sunshine each day. The queen often came to a palace balcony and showered Egyptians with gold coins, convincing that these are gifts of new God. In holidays, she artistically addressed citizens, hypnotizing crowd with her speeches.

However, the couple had only daughters and when the sixth girl was born, the king had to take the new wife. She was young Kiya who has given birth to Tutankhamun and provided continuation of dynasty. Nefertiti had to leave the palace and live out of town, bringing up Tutankhamun as the successor of throne. Year later the grieving Pharaoh returned the first wife to the rooms.

Soon the expelled priests united and made religious revolution. The Pharaoh was blinded and then executed, 35-year-old Nefertiti managed to govern some time. But as a result, the queen was killed all the same. The risen priests have destroyed all temples and the city. Nefertiti's tomb was plundered, and the body was ruthlessly spoiled.

And suddenly in 2003 the British archeologist Dr. Joann Fletcher has declared to the whole world that he has found Nefertiti's mummy. Scientists conducted a number of digital researches and established that appearance of the mummified stranger completely coincides with Nefertiti's image on ancient sculptures!

3. Makeda

One of the most famous African queens is Makeda. In many legends, Maceda overcomes difficult political situations, especially mythical. But in several legends she is told as a real historical figure. Till 1976 she was officially considered as the progenitor of the most ancient imperial dynasty in the world.

There is also fascinating legend. Visit of the queen to Solomon is its cornerstone. The queen is highly intellectual woman. The desire to comprehend Wisdom of Solomon directed her. She has made a long and very tiresome trip to Solomon in Jerusalem. When she at last arrived to the palace of the king, the governor decided to tempt her. Having been refused, Solomon sworn that he won't resort to violence, but demanded that she won't violate rules in his house. Solomon has ordered to feed the queen with the dishes causing thirst.
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When the woman has drunk water from the jug standing near her bed, Solomon declared that she has broken an oath and raped Maceda. That night he slept badly and had a nightmare, which became prophetical. The queen had a gift of diplomacy, knew many classic languages. The beautiful woman has managed to turn the state into the large center of civilization, culture and trade.


She was proud of her versatile knowledge and all the life tried to gain the secret of esoteric, which was known to wise men of antiquity. That's why it is possible to meet various miracles about her in legends – the speaking birds, magic carpets and teleportation.
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Later Greek and Roman myths attributed to the queen unearthly beauty and great wisdom. She owned art of intrigues and tender passion for deduction of power. The queen was personally able to make essences of herbs, pitches, flowers and roots and possessed art of perfumery. The ceramic bottle of an era of Maceda is found in Jordan. The aromas, received from trees, which nowadays don't grow in Arabia anymore, remained at the bottom of bottle.

2. Candace
There is also a legend about black Egyptian queens from the ancient novel "Alexander the Great's History”. It narrates about Candace from Meroe, who was at war with Alexander of Macedon. The origin of this legend isn't absolutely clear. Alexander the Great hasn't reached Nubia. Oasis Siwa is considered the southern point of his gains.
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The next story also tells about black Egyptian queen from this generation. In the 25th year B.C., Candace Amarinen attacked the Egyptian city of Siena, which was under control of the Roman Empire these years. The emperor Octavian Augustus took Nubia in reply and destroyed its capital.


The image of other famous Candace-warrior, Shanakdakete, has reached our days on a bas-relief from Meroe, on which she is represented in armor and with a spear in fight. It is known that she was the ruling queen, and her husband wasn't the ruling king (Pharaoh). On a bas-relief Shanakdakete is represented as alone, and in the company of her husband and son, who carries a title of the crown prince.
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Also 4 African queens carrying a title of Candace were known to ancient Greeks and Romans: Amanishakete, Amarinen, Navidemak and Malegerabar.