African Journal of
History and Culture

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Hist. Cult.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-6672
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJHC
  • Start Year: 2009

AJHC Articles in press

Facts about Onion and Garlic (Allium sp) in Ancient Egypt and the present time

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Due to the lack of adequate information about the biological activities and active ingredients of these plants, tThe current work aims to illustrate the benfitsbenefits and importance of some Allium sp (especially Garlic and onion)appeared during the ancient Egypt periodespecially Garlic and onion. due to its importance and lack for some information related to these plants. The ancient Egyptians grew a wide variety of...

Author(s):Ghada M. Azzam

The Tutsi And The Igbo: A Nexus of Genocide In Rwanda And Nigeria, 1959 – 1994

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In recent times, a debate of sorts appears to be raging as to what actually constitutes genocide. Is it the actual deliberated decimation of an identified and distinct national, racial, ethnic or cultural stock, or an attempted exercise in that direction? Within the general period of this analysis one may be tempted to argue that a scenario of genocide played out in the two African countries in focus here. Our intention...

Author(s):S. I. Okoro,

THE SOCIAL CHALLENGES OF THE POTTERS AND TANNERS AMONG THE YEM PEOPLE OF SOUTH–WEST ETHIOPIA

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This paper focuses on the social challenges of the potters and tanners among the Yem people of South –west Ethiopia. In order to reconstruct this article the author has examined both primary sources and secondary sources. The author has also visited Yem special district, which the fuga people inhabit, twice in 2013 and 2015. Therefore, in addition to primary and secondary sources author’s personal observation is also...

Author(s):Yimer Nigusu Adem

A History of Quttoo Traditional Practice among the Guji Oromo; the Case of Bule Hora District, West Guji zone, Southern Ethiopia

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The major goal of this study was to reconstruct the history quttoo tradition of the Guji Oromo. To achieve this goal, an attempt was made to collect authentic data sources from local elders, women and youths orally. The written documents which have relation with the study also examined and cross checked. The Guji people exercises different traditional practices which are set in the Guji customary laws. Quttoo is an...

Author(s):Dagm Alemayehu

The German policy of space and friendship in Southwest Africa (Namibia) and ist consequences since 1884: A postcolonial understanding

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This paper examines an example of the German policy of space and friendship following the signing of asymmetric contracts from South West Africa (now Namibia), and how they created a so-called "reserve." The context of such colonial space politics must first be reconstructed. The conquest of this African region is inscribed in the space politics of the German Second Empire, which wanted to have his "place in the sun." This...

Author(s): Pierre Kodjio Nenguié,

RELEVANCE OF ORAL HISTORY TO STATE CREATION AND COMMUNITY LIFE IN THE YORUBA SPEAKING AREAS OF NIGERIA BETWEEN THE 18TH AND 20TH CENTURIES: AN EVALUATION.

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Nigeria comprises of about three hundred and fifty dialectal ethnic groups which are living side by side from time immemorial. The Yoruba ethnic groups which further consisted of Akoko, Awori, Egba, Egun, Ekiti, Ijebu, Ikale, Ondo, Owo, and Oyo dialectical divisions are found in the western zone of Nigeria. The history of origin of each of the dialectal groups basically depended on oral history since many of the members of...

Author(s):JAYEOLA-OMOYENI, M.S

IGALA KINSHIP SYSTEMS: ITS PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATION AND IMPACT ON THEIR CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY

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It is held in many societies in Africa that fascinating appearances that are attractive and beautiful have some strong background that tend to influence the people and also force their way through the daily life of the people. Similarly, the African’s closely knit family relationship that seems to be highly respected and reputed have their foundations that determine their activities. The paper seeks to discuss how the...

Author(s):JOHN IGBOGO

JUSTICE SYSTEM AND SOCIAL CHANGE AMONG THE ESAN PEOPLE OF EDO STATE, NIGERIA

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The study, ‘Justice System and Social Change among the Esan People of Edo State, Nigeria,’ is set to examine the nature, structure and processes of the Esan system of jurisprudence within the socio-political and cultural context of the traditional society. The paper postulates that increased reliance on the indigenous Esan system of justice in checkmating crimes and other related offences would go a long way to restore...

Author(s): Enato, Lucky Success Ehimeme

Energizing Communities through Popular Music for Sub Cultural Group Identity: Inferences from Selected Musical Tracks of Chief Ebenezer Obey

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Popular music in Nigeria is intended for the purpose of entertainment, counselling and reformation. Over the years now, this purpose has changed to other functional variables. In particular, popular music in Nigeria is now used as a tool for cultural identification and behavioural values. This paper evaluates selected songs of Chief Ebenezer Obey and reflects on the power of music to energize the emotional instincts of...

Author(s):ADEKOGBE, Olatunbosun Samuel

Codification of African customary marriage into statutory marriage law in Zimbabwe, 1890-1964: At what point should an African couple be considered married?

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The article is about the codification of African marriage into statutory marriage law in colonial Zimbabwe. The process resulted in less anticipated and not-yet resolved social and moral dilemmas that have ever since confronted African couples at marriage due to the co-existence of African traditional marriage practice and the imposed European tradition of civil marriage. A new paradigm which integrates the two systems is...

Author(s):Ngundu Onesimus A.

The University and Universality of Youth Counter-Culture in Determining Life after Graduation: An Assessment

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While schools are primarily concerned with academic problems of world-wide interest, they have also the responsibility of promoting the culture, customs and traditions of the community in which they are situated. The preservation, protection and the development of these traditions is the main function of the schools that are set aside for the drilling of our children from primary to the tertiary or higher level of...

Author(s):Nadir A. Nasidi

COMMUNITY BASED TOURISM DEVELOPMENT;AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO EMPOWERMENT: CASE ANALYSIS OF BADOLI TEMPLES, RAJASTHAN- INDIA

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There is enormous scope for the tourism industry to contribute better to less poverty in the world. It suggests how both the tourism industry and the poor can benefit from an integrated approach to growth and equity. It is still not widely recognized that travel and tourism is one of the world’s biggest industries that creates vast economic growth, especially for poor countries. Tourism could bring benefits to host...

Author(s):Surabhi Srivastava

The Kintu myth and the construction of ethno-political identities in Uganda

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On the surface, the founding myth of the Baganda people is simple and entertaining. Kintu, the founding father, initially lived alone on earth. He later married a girl (Nambi) from heaven, and together they populated the land called Buganda, where their descendants continue to live today. Many scholars treat this narrative with condescension and levity, and some even consign it to the inconsequential realms of fantasy....

Author(s):Abasi Kiyimba

DEMOCRATIZATION AND NATION-BUILDING IN NIGERIA: AN

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Nigeria came into being in 1914 following the British colonial authority's amalgamation of the Northern and Southern protectorates during which various ethnicities were living independently of each other. However, the activities leading up to the 1914 amalgamation predates this date. It would therefore not be out of place to say that the most enduring legacy of British colonialism is the geo-political entity known as...

Author(s):David D. Yongo

The So-called Seqed and Scientific cradle of the angle θ in ancient Egypt

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Science is a matter of asking for information by specifying the difference between fact and opinion. Fact in a scientific context is a generally accepted reality, but still open to scientific inquiry, as opposed to an absolute truth, which is not a part of science. The hypotheses and theories are generally based on objective inferences, unlike opinions, which are generally based on subjective influences. Therefore and...

Author(s):Ayman Waziry

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