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 Culture › Re: Ethiopia-the Birth Of Nations-the Origin Of The Green, Yellow And Red Flag! by PhysicsMHD(m): 1:47am On Aug 24, 2012 |
PAGAN 9JA:Seems you're right: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pan-Arab_colors There's a lot of similarity, and yet the Arabs use the colors in such a way that the flags don't really look like those of the African countries that went with pan-African colors. |
| Culture › Re: Ethiopia-the Birth Of Nations-the Origin Of The Green, Yellow And Red Flag! by PhysicsMHD(m): 1:44am On Aug 24, 2012 |
SmoothCrim: That is why Ghana has much more detailed history written than other African countries many of whom have turned to writing lies based on oral history...Mali probably has the most detailed precolonial written history, along with some other Islamic states in West Africa, like those in Northern Nigeria. |
| Culture › Re: Complaints And Notice Thread. Be Serious! by PhysicsMHD(m): 1:33am On Aug 24, 2012 |
Thanks. |
| Culture › Re: Ethiopia-the Birth Of Nations-the Origin Of The Green, Yellow And Red Flag! by PhysicsMHD(m): 1:32am On Aug 24, 2012 |
SmoothCrim: Bakassi!!!We're dark brown. The colonizers called you black and you ran with it.  |
| Culture › Re: Ethiopia-the Birth Of Nations-the Origin Of The Green, Yellow And Red Flag! by PhysicsMHD(m): 1:31am On Aug 24, 2012 |
SmoothCrim: I admit it... Ghana also has the most history written by European explorers in Africa... That is why Ghana has much more detailed history written than other African countries many of whom have turned to writing lies based on oral history...Where did you get this from? Did you carry out a study as against Kongo,Angola, places in North Africa, etc.? Did someone else carry out a study? |
| Culture › Re: Ethiopia-the Birth Of Nations-the Origin Of The Green, Yellow And Red Flag! by PhysicsMHD(m): 1:30am On Aug 24, 2012 |
red, black, and green = Marcus Garvey, also pan-Africanism green, white, and green = wealth and peace (neither of which Nigeria really has nationwide), but unfortunately its colors coincide with those of some Arab/Muslim country flags 1 Like |
| Culture › Re: Ethiopia-the Birth Of Nations-the Origin Of The Green, Yellow And Red Flag! by PhysicsMHD(m): 1:27am On Aug 24, 2012 |
SmoothCrim: Ghana has the most Slave Castles in Africa! FACT!!!  |
| Culture › Re: Ethiopia-the Birth Of Nations-the Origin Of The Green, Yellow And Red Flag! by PhysicsMHD(m): 12:25am On Aug 24, 2012 |
It was pan-Africanism. If you understand the milieu in which Nkrumah and his colleagues were operating, then you'll understand why they went with those colors. 4 Likes |
| Culture › Re: Ethiopia-the Birth Of Nations-the Origin Of The Green, Yellow And Red Flag! by PhysicsMHD(m): 12:20am On Aug 24, 2012 |
| Culture › Re: Complaints And Notice Thread. Be Serious! by PhysicsMHD(m): 12:05am On Aug 24, 2012 |
https://www.nairaland.com/1026975/tales-crazy-black-folks-worldwide My post here got hidden by the spambot. Can you show it and unban PhysicsQED please? Thanks. |
| Politics › Re: N100M Stolen Petroleum-Products Destroyed In Calabar - Could This Be True? by PhysicsMHD(m): 10:24am On Jul 31, 2012 |
plaetton: This cannot be true. The big wigs in the navy are playing us for mugus.Why can't Nigerians express disappointment over something they disagree with without displaying their feelings of inferiority and sub-humanity and without labeling whole peoples inferior simply because they feel inferior? This is an annoying trend. If you believe you're a jungle animal because of one dumb act from the country's military then you should limit that yourself alone. the Commanding Officer, Nigeria Navy Ship Victory, Commodore Kingdom Itoko, who led the operationlol, people were naming their children "Kingdom" at some point? I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. |
| Politics › Re: Let's Have Your Complaints, Suggestions & Enquiries Here by PhysicsMHD(m): 8:49am On Jul 31, 2012*. Modified: 10:53am On Jul 31, 2012 |
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| Culture › Re: The Great Songhai Empire by PhysicsMHD(m): 2:06am On Jul 24, 2012 |
SmoothCrim: Not all but, those who had it looked down on those who did not. It was THE resource to have.Okay. I'm not going to drag this out any more. By the way, is this you bro? https://www.badtofu.com/imgs/its_gold.jpg |
| Culture › Re: The Great Songhai Empire by PhysicsMHD(m): 2:05am On Jul 24, 2012 |
shymmex: I got the pictures from this link: http://www.enotes.com/topic/African_military_systems_to_1800Thanks. But I really would like references and sources for both the images and the statements. I don't want a situation where someone else's well-intentioned modern summary actually ends up downplaying a certain area that a culture excelled in when you compare their summary with the actual first hand descriptions. |
| Culture › Re: The Great Songhai Empire by PhysicsMHD(m): 2:01am On Jul 24, 2012 |
SmoothCrim: http://www.s20079.cp.hostnet.nl/?p=1233We know that that gold was traded for salt and other things that were rare in certain parts of Africa, but it doesn't change the fact that gold is not the "essence" of all African cultures, as I already explained earlier. |
| Culture › Re: The Great Songhai Empire by PhysicsMHD(m): 1:54am On Jul 24, 2012 |
shymmex: PhysicsQEDThe image filename says that this is an image of a Bagandan war canoe. I don't think it's from Songhai. Could you provide the source of this image? shymmex: Walls of Benin Empire 15th Centurylol, that's a totally different place in Africa. It's not a drawing of Benin. I've seen the image before but I can't remember the exact place it's from right now. |
| Culture › Re: Complaints And Notice Thread. Be Serious! by PhysicsMHD(m): 1:52am On Jul 24, 2012 |
Hey Odumchi, a post of mine got hidden and I can't post anywhere on nairaland under 'PhysicsQED'. How do I get unbanned? |
| Culture › Re: Abstract Or Stylized African Art In Pictures by PhysicsMHD(m): 4:06am On Jun 11, 2012 |
| Culture › Re: Abstract Or Stylized African Art In Pictures by PhysicsMHD(m): 3:58am On Jun 11, 2012*. Modified: 4:26am On Jun 11, 2012 |
tpia@:lol, sorry I missed this I plan on posting at a later time (maybe tomorrow, maybe the day after) images of 1. Mali Inland Niger Delta/Djenne art 2. Sao art (a few) 3. Dogon art (a few more) 4. Nok art (several) 5. Shona art That's about all I can think of right now. If you can find art from another area in Africa that fits the theme of this thread well (and which is really good looking or creative), please do post it. |
| Culture › Re: Abstract Or Stylized African Art In Pictures by PhysicsMHD(m): 3:41am On Jun 11, 2012 |
https://farm2.static.flickr.com/1052/1366537260_8adb061112.jpg Akan funerary sculpture, from Mimeneoafo, Twifo kingdom, Ghana , 17th century https://farm2.static.flickr.com/1135/1365644771_2537dd7868.jpg [img]http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTOUvVoABHn5WT4etjkUM-j1RE6R0FSd27opRhIfFhb8vzzRRQO[/img] Akan funerary sculpture, from Fomena, Adanse kingdom, Ghana https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1129/1365645433_ffcaa3cf52.jpg Akan funerary sculpture from Mimeneoafo, Twifo kingdom, Ghana 17th century |
| Culture › Re: Abstract Or Stylized African Art In Pictures by PhysicsMHD(m): 3:24am On Jun 11, 2012 |
[img]http://3.bp..com/-kE0cdBTvrFw/T5MQuqvnZbI/AAAAAAAALEw/MWvImais7IE/s1600/Asante-Ghana-300-RGB.jpg[/img] Asante sword emblem of a porcupine [img]http://3.bp..com/-0s3NXp8Wyo4/T5MP890GyTI/AAAAAAAALEk/T5afEZaUOi8/s1600/Asante-Ghana-2-300-RGB.jpg[/img] Asante gold bangles [img]http://4.bp..com/-uoQsdoCUEaA/T5MVaXHBPtI/AAAAAAAALE8/1simmX_MJLE/s1600/Akan-Ivory-Coast-300-RGB.jpg[/img] Akan stylized jewelery in the form of beetles |
| Culture › Re: Abstract Or Stylized African Art In Pictures by PhysicsMHD(m): 3:20am On Jun 11, 2012 |
https://www.memoiredafrique.com/images/amis/1082.jpg 1082 - Akan funerary female head H. 33 cm x W. 19 cm x D. 17 cm 17-18th century Guggenheim Museum, New York, U.S.A. {not really abstract or stylized, but it fits the recent theme) |
| Culture › Re: Abstract Or Stylized African Art In Pictures by PhysicsMHD(m): 3:13am On Jun 11, 2012 |
http://www.flickriver.com/photos/imknowmadic2/sets/72157601513839399/ "Historical Photos from Ghana during the late 1800's & early 1900's along with contemporary photos of Asante temples" |
| Culture › Re: Abstract Or Stylized African Art In Pictures by PhysicsMHD(m): 3:08am On Jun 11, 2012*. Modified: 4:09am On Jun 11, 2012 |
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2739/4115463812_0e64db890f_z.jpg "messengers from the King of Ashantee, c.1856-1857" |
| Culture › Re: Abstract Or Stylized African Art In Pictures by PhysicsMHD(m): 3:04am On Jun 11, 2012*. Modified: 3:50am On Jun 11, 2012 |
https://images.metmuseum.org/CRDImages/ao/web-large/DP251913.jpg Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Agyeman Prempeh II [r. 1931-70] Date: Early 20th century Geography: Ghana Medium: Silver gelatin print on postcard stock Dimensions: H x W: 5 3/8 x 3 1/2 in. (13.7 x 8.9 cm) Classification: Paper Credit Line: Holly W. Ross Postcard Collection This artwork is part of Heroic Africans: Legendary Leaders, Iconic Sculptures Some more information about this picture from another source: "Otumfuo Osei Agyeman Prempeh II, King of Asante,1931- 1970 .This picture was taken not too long after the enstoolment of Nana. Daasebre is seen here in partial regalia, with the Sebekesee or adaboo' ( triangular gold chestplate ), and wearing a headband with triangular amulets, which depicts that in a matrilineal society such as Asante, Nana rules on behalf of the Queen of Asante. Nana is seated on the Nyansapo ( Wisdom knot ) stool, a stool of his own design, indicating his intent to rule Asante with tact and wisdom. This, he lived up to. In the background is the Kodeedwa ( a chair with gold symbols of an eagle ) which is retained as a back support in this picture.Seen on Nana's right handside is the dwete kuduo, which functions as a kind of personal purse, traditionally." http://akrase..com/2007/10/otumfuo-osei-agyeman-prempeh-ii-queens.html And here's another image of the same king: [img]http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR0PMqEtF5O8vp0z4V9qRgFHCVxBpCyXPpGzcYCCBREAzIWsY7koA[/img] |
| Culture › Re: Abstract Or Stylized African Art In Pictures by PhysicsMHD(m): 3:03am On Jun 11, 2012 |
https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3082/2653087041_183c76fdce.jpg 'King Prempeh II of Asante, resplendent is kente and gold, poses with the English Governor, who is wearing a British tribal warrior costume, at the "reinstatement" of the Asante Confederacy in Kumase' - the caption on flickr |
| Culture › Re: Abstract Or Stylized African Art In Pictures by PhysicsMHD(m): 3:00am On Jun 11, 2012 |
[img]http://4.bp..com/_NJj1gS1wEqs/S7opptmxSyI/AAAAAAAAE1o/_K5368rAeac/s1600/Akan+Gold+Beaded+Necklace.jpg[/img] Akan gold beaded necklace [img]http://3.bp..com/_NJj1gS1wEqs/S7op5hWwgBI/AAAAAAAAE1w/fdvT5fVqSW8/s1600/Akan+Leather+Sandals+with+Gold+Ornaments.jpg[/img] Akan leather sandals with gold ornaments |
| Culture › Re: Abstract Or Stylized African Art In Pictures by PhysicsMHD(m): 2:57am On Jun 11, 2012 |
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3054/2653087081_b07a685875_z.jpg?zz=1 Terracotta heads in sacred grove Asamanferi c 1898-1911 |
