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 Culture › Re: Dahomey Women Warriors - Nigerias Deadliest Fighting Force! by Rotimi47: 2:50pm On Mar 21, 2019 |
gregyboy:History Seh-Dong-Hong-Beh, a leader of the Amazons The origins of Dahomey can be traced back to the Fon people of the interior of the African continent, who banded together in a conglomerate in order to oppose the political authority of the Yoruba People of Oyo. Technically an official subject of the Yoruba of Oyo, the Fon people were forced to pay tribute to their political conquerors and were subjected to cavalry raids made by the Oyo armies in order to supply the slave trade. In order to unite the Fon people in opposition to the Yoruba, leaders who rose to positions of power capitalized on the ability to perform well on the battlefield. With military skill being prized as the ultimate expression of authority, the king of the Fon came to embody uncontested authority, and his will was enforced by the army. King Wegbaja rose to power in roughly 1650 and came to embody the militaristic values that had become embedded among the Fon people. Based in his capital of Abomey, Wegbaja and his successors succeeded in establishing a highly centralized state with a deep-rooted tradition of autocratic centralized government. Economically, Wegbaja and his successors profited mainly from the slave trade and relations with slavers along the Atlantic coast. As he embarked on wars to expand their territory, they began using rifles and other firearms traded with French and Spanish slave-traders for young men captured in battle, who fetched a very high price from the European slave-merchants. Later expansion of Dahomey towards the coast met with resistance from the alafin, or ruler, of Oyo, who resented the political and economic rise of their subject. Soon after the march to the sea, the alafin of Oyo sent cavalry raids to Oyo in 1726, completely defeating the army. Later cavalry invasions in 1728, 1729, and 1730, in which Oyo proved sucessful, hindered the plans for coastal expansion. In 1902 Dahomey was declared a French colony. In the movement of African decolonization following World War II, Dahomey became an autonomous republic, gaining full independence in 1960. The Republic of Dahomey changed its name to Benin in 1975. Dahomey has been featured in a variety of literary works. For example, "In Dahomey" by Paul Laurence Dunbar, produced in 1903, was the first all-black musical performed on Broadway. In 1971, American novelist Frank Yerby published The Man From Dahomey, a historical novel set partially in Dahomey, which introduces rich Dahomean culture to the reader. |
| Culture › Re: Dahomey Women Warriors - Nigerias Deadliest Fighting Force! by Rotimi47: 2:50pm On Mar 21, 2019 |
gregyboy:History Seh-Dong-Hong-Beh, a leader of the Amazons The origins of Dahomey can be traced back to the Fon people of the interior of the African continent, who banded together in a conglomerate in order to oppose the political authority of the Yoruba People of Oyo. Technically an official subject of the Yoruba of Oyo, the Fon people were forced to pay tribute to their political conquerors and were subjected to cavalry raids made by the Oyo armies in order to supply the slave trade. In order to unite the Fon people in opposition to the Yoruba, leaders who rose to positions of power capitalized on the ability to perform well on the battlefield. With military skill being prized as the ultimate expression of authority, the king of the Fon came to embody uncontested authority, and his will was enforced by the army. King Wegbaja rose to power in roughly 1650 and came to embody the militaristic values that had become embedded among the Fon people. Based in his capital of Abomey, Wegbaja and his successors succeeded in establishing a highly centralized state with a deep-rooted tradition of autocratic centralized government. Economically, Wegbaja and his successors profited mainly from the slave trade and relations with slavers along the Atlantic coast. As he embarked on wars to expand their territory, they began using rifles and other firearms traded with French and Spanish slave-traders for young men captured in battle, who fetched a very high price from the European slave-merchants. Later expansion of Dahomey towards the coast met with resistance from the alafin, or ruler, of Oyo, who resented the political and economic rise of their subject. Soon after the march to the sea, the alafin of Oyo sent cavalry raids to Oyo in 1726, completely defeating the army. Later cavalry invasions in 1728, 1729, and 1730, in which Oyo proved sucessful, hindered the plans for coastal expansion. In 1902 Dahomey was declared a French colony. In the movement of African decolonization following World War II, Dahomey became an autonomous republic, gaining full independence in 1960. The Republic of Dahomey changed its name to Benin in 1975. Dahomey has been featured in a variety of literary works. For example, "In Dahomey" by Paul Laurence Dunbar, produced in 1903, was the first all-black musical performed on Broadway. In 1971, American novelist Frank Yerby published The Man From Dahomey, a historical novel set partially in Dahomey, which introduces rich Dahomean culture to the reader. |
| Culture › Re: Dahomey Women Warriors - Nigerias Deadliest Fighting Force! by Rotimi47: 2:49pm On Mar 21, 2019 |
MamiWata:History Seh-Dong-Hong-Beh, a leader of the Amazons The origins of Dahomey can be traced back to the Fon people of the interior of the African continent, who banded together in a conglomerate in order to oppose the political authority of the Yoruba People of Oyo. Technically an official subject of the Yoruba of Oyo, the Fon people were forced to pay tribute to their political conquerors and were subjected to cavalry raids made by the Oyo armies in order to supply the slave trade. In order to unite the Fon people in opposition to the Yoruba, leaders who rose to positions of power capitalized on the ability to perform well on the battlefield. With military skill being prized as the ultimate expression of authority, the king of the Fon came to embody uncontested authority, and his will was enforced by the army. King Wegbaja rose to power in roughly 1650 and came to embody the militaristic values that had become embedded among the Fon people. Based in his capital of Abomey, Wegbaja and his successors succeeded in establishing a highly centralized state with a deep-rooted tradition of autocratic centralized government. Economically, Wegbaja and his successors profited mainly from the slave trade and relations with slavers along the Atlantic coast. As he embarked on wars to expand their territory, they began using rifles and other firearms traded with French and Spanish slave-traders for young men captured in battle, who fetched a very high price from the European slave-merchants. Later expansion of Dahomey towards the coast met with resistance from the alafin, or ruler, of Oyo, who resented the political and economic rise of their subject. Soon after the march to the sea, the alafin of Oyo sent cavalry raids to Oyo in 1726, completely defeating the army. Later cavalry invasions in 1728, 1729, and 1730, in which Oyo proved sucessful, hindered the plans for coastal expansion. In 1902 Dahomey was declared a French colony. In the movement of African decolonization following World War II, Dahomey became an autonomous republic, gaining full independence in 1960. The Republic of Dahomey changed its name to Benin in 1975. Dahomey has been featured in a variety of literary works. For example, "In Dahomey" by Paul Laurence Dunbar, produced in 1903, was the first all-black musical performed on Broadway. In 1971, American novelist Frank Yerby published The Man From Dahomey, a historical novel set partially in Dahomey, which introduces rich Dahomean culture to the reader. |
| Politics › Re: I Am Not Getting Involved In Kano Election – Tinubu by Rotimi47: 12:59pm On Mar 21, 2019 |
LuciferSinless:Yimu! Why don't we just move on and stop spreading hate online? Have you ever checked history concerning what happened to the fulanis during usman dan fodio invasion of the Yoruba Land? The fulanis are worriors that had fought several wars and won but they have only suffered one defeat/major defeat in their history and this was a defeat they suffered from the Yorubas. The Fulanis know that it's only the Yorubas that can stand up against them in Nigeria and as a result, both tribes have respect for each other. Abeg any tribe that's wants to go pound for pound with the Fulanis can go ahead but they should leave Yorubas out of it. ( Do your fighting on your own if you ain't cowards).  6 Likes 2 Shares |
| Travel › Re: World's Most Expensive (And Cheapest) Cities Revealed,See Where Lagos Is by Rotimi47: 12:47pm On Mar 21, 2019 |
obafemee80:BBC News on 20th of March, 2019. Yesterday.  |
| Education › Re: How Two Kids Dressed For Their Career Day And Ask To Go Home by Rotimi47: 11:21am On Mar 21, 2019 |
WTF! Which kind career be this  |
| Celebrities › Re: Etinosa Claims She Was Drunk When She Went Unclad On MC Galaxy's Instagram Live by Rotimi47: 8:25pm On Mar 20, 2019 |
Yimu. Some kind lie dey weak person!!!!! |
| Politics › Re: Boko Haram Landmines Kills Soldiers In Borno (Graphic Photos) by Rotimi47: 10:35am On Mar 20, 2019 |
what happened to mine detectors? |
| Crime › Re: Aiye Vs Eiye Delta Gang War: Man’s Mouth Blown With A Gun By Cultists (Graphic) by Rotimi47: 8:06pm On Mar 19, 2019 |
JBoss25:People wey dey love and those wey dey act film. |
| Crime › Re: Aiye Vs Eiye Delta Gang War: Man’s Mouth Blown With A Gun By Cultists (Graphic) by Rotimi47: 3:05pm On Mar 19, 2019 |
slawomir:Cultism is not what should be promoted or celebrated but reality on ground shows that the picture you're trying to paint ain't true. Say no to Cultism as it's not worth it. |
| Romance › Re: Lady Said "Men Are Stupid". See The Reply She Got by Rotimi47: 5:09pm On Mar 18, 2019 |
TKO. |
| Foreign Affairs › Re: Boy stones Fraser Anning With an egg for blaming New Zealand attack on Muslims by Rotimi47: 12:08pm On Mar 17, 2019 |
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| Celebrities › Re: Ten Of The Most Expensive Luxury Cars In Nigerian Celebrities Garages by Rotimi47: 12:02pm On Mar 17, 2019 |
Mouthgag:I tell you. |
| Celebrities › Re: Themba Ntuli Marries A Tall Woman (Wedding Photos) by Rotimi47: 2:14pm On Mar 16, 2019 |
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| Politics › Re: Invasion Of Asari’s Residence Provocative – IYC by Rotimi47: 11:11am On Mar 14, 2019 |
Though I don't support violence but people need to see the way these guys put out words! They didn't drag any tribe into it. Now if something happens; GOD forbid, you won't get any tribe trying to get at them. They are smart dudes. You don't make more enemies if you don't call out other tribes in your fight. If you know you know. 1 Like |
| Sports › Re: UCL: Cristiano Ronaldo Hat-Trick Shoots Juventus Into Quarter Finals (Photos) by Rotimi47: 9:28am On Mar 13, 2019 |
medolab90:Bad guy! Like and share for the same person If you know you know. Thumbs up. Cheers. 1 Like |
| Crime › Re: Man Steals Goat, Slaughters It And Wears It On His Body Like A Vest. Photos by Rotimi47: 7:06pm On Mar 12, 2019 |
WTF!!!! |
| Crime › Re: Edo Driver Defecates While Fighting His Colleague Over Customer In Benin by Rotimi47: 7:05pm On Mar 12, 2019 |
nwakibie3:You bad O! 1 Like |
| Sports › Re: Zidane Finally Reveals Why He Rejoined Real Madrid by Rotimi47: 8:23am On Mar 12, 2019 |
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| Politics › Re: Invasion Of Asari’s Residence Provocative – IYC by Rotimi47: 6:41pm On Mar 11, 2019 |
limeta:Yimu! Most imports come to the South West while some go to the North and the rest to the South South/South East. Please get your facts right. 1 Like |
| Politics › Re: Woman Snatches Ballot Papers In Nasarawa, Arrested By Soldiers by Rotimi47: 9:17pm On Mar 10, 2019 |
nwanyionitsha:
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| Politics › Re: Woman Snatches Ballot Papers In Nasarawa, Arrested By Soldiers by Rotimi47: 5:17pm On Mar 10, 2019 |
IloveToMess:Your case is that you have eyes but cannot see and brains, you don't have I know you're going through emotional pain and breakdown right now but don't worry, just go with the flow.
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| Politics › Re: BREAKING: Sanwo-olu Leads Agbaje With An Unassailable 400,000 Votes With 5 Lgs by Rotimi47: 5:08pm On Mar 10, 2019 |
googi:It not about celebrating Tinubu but about getting the best out of every situation. How will I or my tribe allow some people from another tribe who see me and my people as an enemy to have a say in our affairs? I grew up and went to school with lots of igbos and even have them as colleagues and even business partners; I don't hate them and never treated them bad. Those still alive amongst them can testify to this if I come out to say this publicly. Let me say that one thing people need to understand is that, you can't keep insulting my people for long as they will surely respond in kind later. 3 Likes 2 Shares |
| Politics › Re: Police Officers And Soldiers Clashed At INEC Office In Rivers by Rotimi47: 4:47pm On Mar 10, 2019 |
Humanitarian5t:No need for that, just let the soldiers reinforcement arrive and the policemen and women will take off. |
| Politics › Re: Suspected SARS Operative Shoots PDP Agent At Collation Center In River State by Rotimi47: 4:43pm On Mar 10, 2019 |
Where are Eleme youths when you need them!!!! |
| Politics › Re: BREAKING: Sanwo-olu Leads Agbaje With An Unassailable 400,000 Votes With 5 Lgs by Rotimi47: 4:36pm On Mar 10, 2019 |
TheWrita:Let be candid, we Yorubas don't really hate the igbos but we get annoyed by the way your people always get at us at every given opportunity. If they want to insult Buhari; they will drag Yoruba into it, if anything goes wrong, it's the Yorubas. They're always shouting afonja without knowing that afonja was a war general during his time! I for one, will never insult an igbo except he insults me or make a funny/ insulting statement about my tribe. 11 Likes 1 Share |
| Politics › Re: BREAKING: Sanwo-olu Leads Agbaje With An Unassailable 400,000 Votes With 5 Lgs by Rotimi47: 4:19pm On Mar 10, 2019*. Modified: 4:49pm On Mar 10, 2019 |
midolian:Though i dont support chasing igbos or intimidating them but We can survive a billion times better without them but they can't go far without us buying their stuffs. Let me ask you a direct question; if you people all leave the South West and go back to your region, who will buy most of your stuffs since you guys sell the same thing? Have you people ever thought of that? I know you will say export! Export at what rate when China produces things that are relatively better and cheaper than what you produce or can produce. Most African countries buy their stuff at a very cheap price from France and China; Cameroon which is your neighbour wont be an exception. You guys better forget all these your hatred and animosity and move on. 14 Likes 4 Shares |
| Politics › Re: BREAKING: Sanwo-olu Leads Agbaje With An Unassailable 400,000 Votes With 5 Lgs by Rotimi47: 4:08pm On Mar 10, 2019 |
midolian:If you want to trash your opponents in an election in the South West or the North, no need to campaign just pay those people to support your opponents and victory is surely yours. 31 Likes 4 Shares |
| Politics › Re: BREAKING: Sanwo-olu Leads Agbaje With An Unassailable 400,000 Votes With 5 Lgs by Rotimi47: 4:04pm On Mar 10, 2019 |
midolian:Customer dada ni Agbaje 4 Likes |
| Politics › Re: Woman Snatches Ballot Papers In Nasarawa, Arrested By Soldiers by Rotimi47: 4:03pm On Mar 10, 2019 |
nwanyionitsha:Your Brothers arrested in Okija Shrine.
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| Politics › Re: Woman Snatches Ballot Papers In Nasarawa, Arrested By Soldiers by Rotimi47: 4:02pm On Mar 10, 2019 |
nwanyionitsha:Association of your brethren arrested in Ouija shrine. |
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